Melissa Cowl, Doula Trainer
www.birthandbeyondo ntario.ca
On December 13th, our hospital shut down it's birthing unit forcing women to
leave the community, drive for an hour (an hour in good weather with no
cottage country traffic) to give birth. The option for birthing at home is
not an option for women who live too far from a hospital in our rural
community, with the closure of the unit there is no hospital for many women
within the thirty minute time allotment for the midwives to feel good about
offering this part of their service to mothers. The unit is still closed
and the Board is citing funding as the major issue. I have been involved
with this project since before it all hit the fan and can answer any
questions, off the lists, should you have any.
Busing is arranged for the Alliston residents, but if you are in, or near,
Toronto - we could REALLY use the support! Please come and join us as the
resolution for funding this essential service is presented at the
Legislative Assembly on 19 April.
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Rally at Queen's Park for birthing unit, busing available from Alliston
Posted April 10, 2007
Press Release - Simcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson has arranged for a dedicated hour
to discuss Stevenson Memorial Hospital's need to reopen the birthing unit,
on Thurs., April 19th at 11am in the Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park.
The Concerned Citizens are arranging for bus transportation to the rally and
encourage all community members to support this effort. The pickup spot will
be in the parking lot just off Hwy 89 at the Nottawasaga Inn (adjacent to
the golf pro shop) and buses are scheduled to leave at 8 am sharp in order
to be at Queen's Park for 9:30 am.
Confirm your attendance by email by Thurs., April 13 so that necessary buses
can be confirmed.
Departure from the hotel parking lot will be at 8 am sharp, so plan to
arrive no later than 7:45 am. Departure from Queen's Park expected
about12:30 pm.
A rallying call for support
