Grand Opening of the Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre

Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 6, 2025

HURON-KINLOSS, ON – The Township of Huron-Kinloss is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre. The facility, developed in partnership with the Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT), Dr. Murray, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey-Bruce, the County of Bruce, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), and the Province of Ontario, is now fully operational and ready to serve the community.

This newly enhanced facility will address critical needs by offering additional licensed childcare spaces and revitalized medical services for Ripley and the surrounding area. Mayor Don Murray expressed his excitement about this significant milestone, stating,

“The grand opening of the Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre represents a pivotal moment for our community. It reinforces our commitment to accessible healthcare and quality childcare options for our residents. With these renovations, we’re proud to welcome back Dr. Murray and the Kincardine Family Health Team and to provide much-needed support for local families. This is a shining example of collaboration at its best, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”

The Ripley Medical and Childcare Centre will provide a variety of essential services. Dr. Jason Murray will begin treating his patients at the Ripley Medical Centre on Fridays, and the Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) will operate the Unattached Patient Clinic at the Ripley Medical Centre on Mondays and Thursdays. This clinic serves individuals without a local family physician. In addition, a variety of KFHT programs and interdisciplinary providers will visit weekly, including:

• Midwife
• Occupational Therapist
• Dietitian
• Kinesiologist
• Registered Nurse

Appointments can be made by calling 519-396-2700. Please note that services are available by appointment only, with no walk-in or same-day options. For more information about the KFHT services, please visit https://kincardinefht.ca

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey-Bruce reopened its updated Licensed Childcare Services on September 4, featuring a reimagined floor plan with brighter, more spacious rooms. The improved facility now accommodates 15 toddlers and 24 preschoolers, increasing its previous capacity of 10 toddlers and 16 preschoolers, while continuing to provide safe, affordable, and accessible childcare for families.

The renovations were made possible with financial contributions from the NWMO Near-Term Investment Fund, the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Start-up Grant, Miller Insurance and the Community Well-Being Reserve Fund. This partnership-driven initiative exemplifies the collective commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Huron-Kinloss residents.

Mary Rose Walden
Special Projects Liaison
Township of Huron-Kinloss
519-395-3735
info@huronkinloss.com

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