Peel Memorial Hospital

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Peel Memorial Hospital William Osler Health Centre
Location
Place	Brampton Peel Region, Ontario, (Canada)
Organization
Care System	Public Medicare (Canada) (OHIP)
Hospital Type	District General
Affiliated University	None
Services
Emergency Dept.	Yes
Beds	367
History
Founded	1925
Closed	2007
Links
Website	WOHC Homepage
See also	Hospitals in Canada

Contents 1 Past: Before October 28, 2007 2 Present: Closed for Renovations (October 28, 2007 to present) 3 Future 4 References

[edit] Past: Before October 28, 2007

Peel Memorial Hospital (PMH) was a 367-bed acute care hospital located in central Brampton, Ontario. PMH was founded in 1925 and became a part of the William Osler Health Centre in 1998. It previously served approximately 400,000 residents in Brampton and the surrounding areas. Over 96,832 patients were treated on an out-patient basis, another 70,446 residents used the 24/7 emergency department and 22,889 patients were admitted for inpatient care (2001 estimate). The hospital employed over 1,800 professional and support personnel. There were 320 physicians as well as approximately 600 volunteers that contributed their services and fund raising efforts.

In 1997 the Health Services Restructuring Commission decided that the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital, the Etobicoke General Hospital, and PMH amalgamate into the William Osler Health Centre. In early 2006, the Brampton campus of the William Osler Health Centre was renamed back to Peel Memorial Hospital, as residents continued to use the old name, a cause of much confusion.

Since health care in Ontario is changing with these new Local Integrated Health Networks (LIHNs), Peel Memorial is now funded by the Central West LIHN, not the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The CEOs of the LIHNs have to sign "accountability agreements", so they are personally on the hook if their LIHN doesn't stay under budget.^{[neutrality disputed]}

[edit] Present: Closed for Renovations (October 28, 2007 to present)

"On Sunday October 28, 2007, health care programs and services at Peel Memorial Hospital were discontinued until redevelopment plans are developed and implemented."^[1] Upon closing, all Hospital services were transferred to the new William Osler Health Centre - Brampton Civic Hospital.

[edit] Future

"The Central West Local Health Integration Network is leading the consultative and planning process to determine what health care services will be provided at this site. In the meantime, the building is being decommissioned and readied for redevelopment slated for the 2009/2010 timeframe. William Osler Health Centre is very proud of Peel Memorial Hospital’s long and dedicated history of service. We are committed to participating as a full partner in the planning and implementation of a redeveloped Peel Memorial and look forward to the day when we can open its doors once again to serve the health care needs of the community." ^[1]

[edit] References