Help save the Minden Hills Emergency Department. Please show your support on keeping the Minden Hills Emergency Department open. 

My name is Patrick Porzuczek. I am a proud resident and former Firefighter of Minden, Ontario. Many others and I in the community will be impacted by HHHS’ quick decision to close the Minden Emergency Department in only SIX weeks. This closure will be a devastating loss to Minden Hills and all surrounding communities.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services’ CEO and Executive Board members have neglected to engage with the community and locally elected officials, going as far as blocking a member of County Council from joining the Board. There have been no public meetings or an explanation as to how this closure will impact all of those who use the ER, including local fire departments and paramedic services.

Our local member of Provincial Parliament has failed Minden Hills by showing support for a CT scanner in Haliburton, without acknowledging HHHS already struggles to get an X-Ray technician. It will likely be virtually impossible to find someone to run this new piece of machinery. Ms. Laurie Scott is not taking into consideration the effect the Minden ER closure will have on her constituents.

I am creating this petition to create awareness and to get as many signatures and stories as possible to make a case to save our Beloved ER here in Minden Hills

Please sign and show your support. 

Thank you

Patrick Porzuczek