The message below was originally shared in November 2023 as part of the launch of our Strategic Plan. Since that time, we have made significant progress and continue to advance this work while remaining committed to the goals outlined in the plan.
We are pleased to share Deep River & District Health’s 2023–2027 Strategic Plan. As we look forward, our new plan sets exciting and ambitious goals for DRDH over the coming years and will guide us well into the future.
With our refreshed 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, we will continue to advance our vision of an “excellent, compassionate care experience, every time.” We are excited to have a new name that reflects our dedication to delivering integrated and person-centred care while expanding, innovating, and modernizing to support our community today and tomorrow.
Looking ahead, our health campus is evolving to continue to meet the needs of our community now and into the future.
With an ongoing focus on providing care closer to home, there are many exciting projects on the horizon at DRDH over the next five years. By 2027, we will have a new long-term care home with 96 beds on our site, as well as a new building for our family health team. These new physical spaces will support our team to grow and provide care in modern, state-of-the art facilities.
New buildings alone will not be enough to meet the needs of our community for the years to come. We recognize that people are at the core of what we do, and our team is one of DRDH’s greatest strengths. Supporting and growing our staff, physicians, and volunteers will be a major focus of our work over the next five years.
Together, our purpose is to care for every person like a loved one, within a connected system. Now, more than ever before, this will require strong collaboration with our many partners, including our Auxiliary and Foundation, the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, and our community. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, we recognize that our partnerships and projects may change; however, our focus on advancing our strategic goals collaboratively will remain.
In this new plan, we will be guided by our values of caring, excellence, safety, innovation, partnering and integrity to ensure we are delivering excellent, compassionate care for our community. Together, as Deep River & District Health, we look forward to a bright future and building a healthier community.
Sincerely,
Janna Hotson, President and Chief Executive Officer
David Cox, Board Chair