MRHA Unveils New 2026-2030 Strategic Plan to Guide the Future of Care Close to Home
February 10, 2026
Almonte and Carleton
Place, ON – The Mississippi River
Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to introduce its 2026–2030
Strategic Plan, a bold and
forward-looking roadmap that will guide the organization over the next five
years as it continues to deliver quality healthcare close to home.
This is the MRHA’s first new Strategic Plan since 2016 and comes at a
pivotal time for healthcare. As communities grow and evolve and pressures on
the healthcare system continue to increase, the Plan sets a clear, shared
direction for how the MRHA will move forward with focus, collaboration, and
confidence.
Developed through extensive
engagement with staff, medical staff, patients, families, partners, and
community members, the Strategic Plan reflects both the realities facing
healthcare today and a strong sense of optimism about what can be achieved
together.
“This Strategic Plan is
something I’m excited and proud to share,” said Brad Harrington, President and
CEO of the Mississippi River Health Alliance. “It reflects what we heard from
our people and our communities, and it gives us a clear and confident path
forward. It’s about strengthening access to care close to home, supporting the
incredible people who deliver that care, and planning responsibly so our
healthcare system remains strong and sustainable for years to come.”
The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan is grounded in the MRHA’s purpose — Proudly
providing your healthcare close to home — and guided by five new core
values: Care with Heart, Welcome
Everyone, Commit to Our Best, Rise to the Challenge, and Create Impact Together. Together, these new values will shape how the MRHA
will work, lead, and make decisions across the Alliance.
The Plan focuses on four key
strategic directions:
· Providing
access to quality healthcare for
communities across the region
· Fostering a
collaborative working environment
where people feel supported, valued, and appreciated
· Enabling teams
through improved processes, technology, and infrastructure
· Securing
fiscal and operational sustainability
to protect and strengthen local services
“This Plan represents a
shared commitment to the future of healthcare in our communities,” said Michel
Vermette, Chair of the MRHA Allied Boards of Directors. “It sets clear
priorities and provides the foundation we need to make thoughtful, responsible
decisions while staying true to our new values and our purpose.”
Rather than outlining
immediate changes, the Strategic Plan serves as a long-term guide for
decision-making and priority-setting across the MRHA. Implementation will occur
over time, with progress reflected through annual planning, operational
initiatives, and ongoing updates.
The full MRHA 2026–2030
Strategic Plan is available at www.mrha.ca/strategicplan
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Media Contact:
Caitlin O’Hara, Communications Lead
Mississippi River Health Alliance
613-621-9638
caohara@mrha.ca
About the Mississippi River Health
Alliance (MRHA)
The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) was
formed in 2016 to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the Almonte
General Hospital Corporation—which includes Almonte General Hospital (AGH),
Fairview Manor (FVM), and the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS)—and the
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Corporation (CPDMH). This
partnership delivers seamless, high-quality healthcare that addresses the
evolving needs of local communities. Together, the MRHA is building an
integrated healthcare system that provides comprehensive care close to home,
enhancing access and improving health outcomes throughout the region. For more
information visit MRHA.ca.