MRHA Celebrates a Year of Milestones and Momentum at 2025 Annual General Meeting
June 25, 2025
Almonte, ON – The
Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) marked a transformative year at its 2025
Annual General Meeting, held on June 24 at Almonte General Hospital (AGH).
The event brought together staff, medical staff, volunteers, Board Directors,
and community members from across the region to reflect on a year of progress,
resilience, and meaningful care.
John Jordan, MPP for
Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston, joined the evening as guest speaker, offering his
thanks to healthcare workers and emphasizing the importance of continued
investment in rural health systems.
“This was a year of forward movement, not just marked by ribbon
cuttings, but by the quieter, deliberate work of building something lasting,”
said Brad Harrington, MRHA President & CEO. “Together, we’ve enhanced
access, strengthened care, and demonstrated what’s possible when communities
come together.”
Speeches throughout the
evening celebrated major 2024–25 highlights across MRHA, including the opening
of the new Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department at Carleton Place &
District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) and the installation of a donor-funded CT
scanner at Almonte General Hospital. The evening also recognized long-serving
staff and volunteers, welcomed new team members, and honoured outgoing Allied
Boards Directors Robert Probert and Greg Smith for their dedication and
service.
AGH Chief of Staff Dr.
Melanie Fortune and CPDMH Chief of Staff Dr. Allyson Champagne spoke to the
strength of collaboration between the two hospitals, and the exceptional work
being done across all teams.
Allied Boards Chair Lyman
Gardiner, who was also recognized for completing his two-year term, shared his
optimism for MRHA’s future, noting that the upcoming strategic plan will guide
the next phase of organizational growth and innovation.
“Our Alliance is strong
because it’s rooted in people,” Harrington added. “Across every team and every
site, we see resilience, compassion, and a shared commitment to delivering the
very best care close to home.”
To learn more about MRHA’s
accomplishments, please read the 2025
Report to Our Community, or visit www.MRHA.ca.
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Media Contact:
Caitlin O’Hara, Communications Lead
Mississippi River Health Alliance
613-621-9638
caohara@mrha.ca
About the Mississippi River Health
Alliance (MRHA)
The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) was
formed in 2016 to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the Almonte
General Hospital Corporation—which includes Almonte General Hospital (AGH),
Fairview Manor (FVM), and the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS)—and the
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Corporation (CPDMH). This
partnership delivers seamless, high-quality healthcare that addresses the
evolving needs of local communities. Together, the MRHA is building an
integrated healthcare system that provides comprehensive care close to home,
enhancing access and improving health outcomes throughout the region. For more
information visit MRHA.ca.