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Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is inviting community members to participate in a comprehensive community needs assessment, designed to gather valuable feedback from residents to help shape the future of healthcare services in our area.
With two major capital projects underway at DRDH, the health campus will soon have new spaces available in the current 14-bed Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home and the North Renfrew Family Health Team building. This exciting transition brings an opportunity to repurpose these spaces to offer new services and programs or enhance those that are already active.
To make informed decisions on the best use of this opportunity, DRDH is hosting community input sessions as part of a broader information gathering effort to gain insights directly from the people we serve.
“Our community’s voice is essential to our planning process,” said Janna Hotson, President and CEO of DRDH. “By engaging directly with residents, patients, and families, we aim to ensure that our future services meet the needs and expectations of those who rely on us most.”
The community needs assessment will take place in November, coinciding with the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team’s (OVOHT) regional data collection efforts. Together, these findings will play a key role in shaping DRDH’s strategic direction over the coming years.
Three planned sessions will be held at the Deep River Library on November 18, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the Chalk River Legion on November 19, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 PM, and finally a session co-hosted with the Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre at the Petawawa Civic Centre on November 20, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Each session will feature a brief presentation from a member of the DRDH executive leadership team, followed by a facilitated workshop to collect ideas, understand local healthcare gaps, and explore opportunities for the future.
Community members interested in participating can register in advance by clicking here, emailing assistance@drdh.org or calling 613-584-3333 x 7100. 
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