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Purpose

Our purpose is unchanging. It is our why; our reason for being. It is the promise that we make to those who count on us. It is what each of us is determined to do, every day, when we get out of bed.  

Making life better, with the care you need, close to home. 

We know you’re more than your medical challenges, that we care for your well-being – whether our care cures your problem or, just as important, the journey to the outcome is respectful and supportive. 

Whether it’s the most advanced care at RVH, at home or with community partners, it’s the right care, designed specifically for you. 

A patient walks down the hospital hallway with a mobility aid while a second person follows with their hand supporting their back.

Care that Connects

RVH plays a unique role in the ecosystem of care in Simcoe Muskoka. We are a community hospital, providing core hospital-based care to those who live closest to us and those who visit our area. We are also Simcoe Muskoka’s only regional health centre, with six specialized clinical programs that provide complex care to the region’s sickest patients.

500,000 +

Patient visits in 2023

57 %

Percentage of patients from outside of Barrie, many of whom are cared for through our specialized regional care programs (cancer, heart, kidney care, mental health, stroke, and trauma)

380 +

Additional beds needed at RVH by 2044

35,600 +

Patient exchanges to or from our regional partners each year