Please take a moment to click on the link and fill out the Town of Fort Erie survey. It is important to let our elected officials know what kind of healthcare you need and how accessible medical care should be in your community when you need it, no matter the day of the week or if it is night or day.
MISSION STATEMENT
To restore Douglas Memorial Urgent Care Center to 24/7 hours of operation to meet the needs of residents of Fort Erie, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, Thunder Bay and Black Creek with the goal of restoring Douglas Memorial Hospital to a full-service community hospital.
MANDATE
The mandate of Fort Erie Healthcare SOS is to work to ensure that the residents of Fort Erie and surrounding areas have access to urgent care, complex care, x-ray and ultrasound, scheduled ambulatory and outpatient clinics. This includes physiotherapy, mental health and addictions and other services. Fort Erie Healthcare SOS will develop an evidence-based strategy rooted in the reality of healthcare in the Niagara Region. This Health Services Model will ensure healthcare service demands are being met and services maintained and enhanced within the Town of Fort Erie. Fort Erie Healthcare SOS will develop a compelling business case to demonstrate the community's need to secure 24/7 urgent care and related health services for the community of Fort Erie and surrounding areas. We will look at all healthcare models including restoring Douglas Memorial Hospital to a full public hospital including Emergency Department, in-patients beds and operating independently from Niagara Health.
VISION
To reflect the changing needs of healthcare in Fort Erie and the needs of the community. Adhere to the Canada Health Act Principles of equity and compassion. To give back Douglas Memorial Hospital to the community of Fort Erie. Develop a long-term strategy that will remove the threat of closures or service cuts and prevent Douglas Memorial hospital from operating in a crisis mode.
VALUES
People value health systems that are secure and forward thinking in the future needs of care. Not only in times of sickness but for the broader well-being of society.