Grand opening of new Carleton Place Emergency Department to take place Jan. 27

After years of planning and fundraising, the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) has announced the official grand opening of the new Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH). 

As previously reported by Lanarkist, the emergency department (ED) renovations began in November 2022 and faced several delays along the way. The large-scale project was successfully realized thanks to the ‘Healthy Futures.Together!’ campaign, which garnered an impressive $5 million through the contributions of generous donors, volunteers, partners, and members of the community.

According to a press release from MRHA, “The Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department will allow us to provide the same high-quality emergency care in a modern, efficient space designed to meet the needs of today and the future.”

“This is more than just a new building—it’s a testament to what we can accomplish when a community comes together,” stated Brad Harrington, President and CEO of the MRHA. “This new facility enhances the environment for care delivery, but it’s our staff—our nurses, physicians, and support teams—who remain the heart of the exceptional care we provide to our patients.”

The opening event will take place on Monday Jan. 27, and will include a tour of the state-of-the-art facility and a chance to ask questions and learn more about how the new ED will operate and what modernized features have been implemented.