Patients, visitors and employees will no longer be required to pay for parking at the Kirkland Lake site of Blanche River Health as of Monday, April 1, announced Jorge VanSlyke, President and CEO, Blanche River Health. 

“Parking has always been free at the Englehart site of Blanche River Health, and while we are located in two sites, we remain one hospital corporation, and it’s important to have equity for all our patients, visitors and employees,” said VanSlyke. “Eliminating the parking fee will also help remove a barrier to care for those with limited incomes, and help with recruitment and retention of employees.” 

Blanche River Health is a 74-bed hospital corporation with two sites serving the North Eastern Ontario communities of Englehart (26 beds) and Kirkland Lake (48 beds) as well as residents in surrounding areas.