BGH announces $3 million surplus budget for 2019-20

Brockville, ON – July 3, 2020 – On June 25, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) held their 2019-20 annual general meeting. The key highlights from the meeting included a $3 million surplus, improved workplace culture and increased patient satisfaction.

“This has been a historic year,” said Jim Cooper, Chair of BGH’s Board of Directors.

“COVID-19 has reminded us that nothing is more important than the health and well-being of ourselves, and our loved ones. A big thank to BGH’s staff and physicians who are not only heroes but are the heart of our hospital.”

BGH acknowledges that the past year has been a year “focused on building a strong foundation for our hospital”. In their 2019-20 annual report, BGH highlights community support, health system transformation, partnerships, and increased funding as key drivers over the past year.

“Our community has been our biggest cheerleaders, and we thank them,” said Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO. “Over $20 million was donated towards our new tower, thanks to the support of the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation. In January, BGH was also the recipient of a $1 million donation from the Zajacz family, to be used towards a CT scanner.”

“Our community has also shown us many acts of kindness and generosity during the initial wave of the COVID-19 virus. We appreciate the donations of personal protective equipment, food, messages of love, and much more!”

Community and regional health system partners were also vital to BGH’s success over the past year.

“Our local and regional partnerships have been strengthened in our approach to delivering safe, quality care,” continued Vlacholias.

To address the COVID-19 virus, the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit and the area’s primary care teams have worked closely with BGH and have been instrumental in our local successes. A formal partnership with Lanark, Leeds Grenville Addictions and Mental Health was also formed though a shared services agreement, where BGH provides backend support services.

“Patients benefit from strong partnerships,” stated Vlacholias. “BGH is driven more than ever to build on our strong relationships with our teams and partners to keep our community safe.”

Financially, BGH received an incredible 15% funding increase from the Ministry of Health over the past year. 

“This funding enables us to invest in equipment and services to support our dedicated staff and physicians on the frontlines,” said Vlacholias. “This is in addition to the province’s support of our new patient tower, which will be opening in late October of this year.”

Membership on BGH’s Board of Directors remains the same. Jim Cooper, Michael Adamcryck, Denise Kall, Sara Piracha and Bob Snelgrove, are each appointed to a second three-year term.

Jim Cooper continues as Chair and Michael Adamcryck will continue as Vice-Chair for the next year.

“I’m so proud of this Board, our management team and all the staff and physicians at BGH,” said Cooper.

“We’ve accomplished a lot together... and we’re not done yet!”

More information, including the 2019-20 annual report, is available at www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca.

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Abby McIntyre
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Brockville General Hospital
613-341-1202
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