Campus of care milestones

At the heart and vision for Uxbridge’s expanding health care services is the campus of care — the building of a new, state-of-the-art hospital on the existing Uxbridge Hospital (UXB) site, a long-term care home connected to the hospital, and the Oak Tree Medical building which opened in 2021, housing diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy, laboratory, and select ambulatory services.

The new hospital will provide enhanced care for patients, more space for advanced technology, and an improved working environment for staff.

It will feature:

• 31 beds, including 11 new beds

• Expanded services, including diagnostic imaging, cardiorespiratory services, and laboratory and pharmacy services

• Increased access to inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory services

The new hospital’s site plan application was officially signed on October 4, 2024, and early works construction on the hospital began in spring 2025. Main construction will begin in spring 2026, with completion expected in 2028, and the new building welcoming its first patients in 2029. Leading up to construction, the Uxbridge helipad has been temporarily relocated; its final location will be on the rooftop of the new hospital building.

The long-term care beds that are part of the campus of care were approved in January 2025. The new home, which will be operated by UniversalCare Canada, will have 192 long-term care beds, including 92 that are new to the region.

“It wasn’t just about rebuilding the hospital,” says Elena Pacheco, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “It was also about services from the local physicians and a future long-term care home. To see the community rally behind this project and the immense support from the mayor and the town and government officials has been incredible and inspiring to get this moving.”

The new Uxbridge campus of care supports Markham’s future growth by increasing Oak Valley Health’s (OVH’s) acute care capacity and making room to expand services for a growing population. At the same time, the redevelopment will bring greater capacity and more essential services to Uxbridge, reducing the need to travel to Markham or other community hospitals.

“We will be a new facility with increased capacity to see patients in our Emergency Department and increased capacity in our Inpatient Unit, as we go to 31 beds from 22,” says Sandi Lofgren, Patient Care Director, Uxbridge Hospital and Senior Care Transitions. “We’re also planning to bring some ambulatory clinics to the Uxbridge area that haven’t been here before. This redevelopment reflects our commitment to growth across OVH. A new, state-of-the-art facility that matches the high-quality care our teams deliver every day.”

Township of Uxbridge Mayor Dave Barton, who was born at Uxbridge Hospital, credits Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, OVH leaders, local medical professionals, the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, Chances Are, local donors, and community champions for bringing Uxbridge Hospital’s redevelopment to fruition.

“What excites me most is that the residents of the Township of Uxbridge will have quality health care and peace of mind that there’s a place for them to receive care years from now,” he says. “Uxbridge Hospital’s redevelopment is a perfect extension of Markham Stouffville Hospital. Increased access to care, family doctors, and synergies between hospitals and services is making the difference for many.”

New health care services

In addition to the campus of care, Uxbridge recently welcomed the opening of a Community Health Clinic (CHC) in January and the addition of new family practice medical residents.

CHC Uxbridge provides access to services to people of all ages who do not have access to a primary care provider or cannot get an appointment with one in a timely way.

“CHC Uxbridge plays a central role in advancing integrated care by delivering a wide range of services, including primary care, chronic disease management, mental health support, maternal and child health, and health education programs under one roof,” says Shahnaz Kamali, a Nurse Practitioner at CHC Uxbridge.

OVH’s expansion of its Family Medicine Teaching Unit in July 2025 will see four new family medicine residents work in the community over the next two years, bringing an estimated 600 patients under family medicine care. The residency program is a partnership with the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine.

“This new partnership offers the Uxbridge community improved access to family medicine while giving residents an unparalleled learning experience in comprehensive care,” says Dr. Donatus Mutasingwa, Academic Chief, Department of Family Medicine.

As the community grows, expanding care through new spaces, services, and programs is prioritizing cutting-edge care close to home and a rich learning experience for current and future health care professionals, partners, patients, and families alike.

Better care for tomorrow

Uxbridge Hospital Foundation has been instrumental in turning the community’s dream of a campus of care into reality. By mobilizing local donors and generating the support needed to fund the redevelopment, the Foundation is helping to ensure that quality care close to home will continue to thrive for generations to come.

Shaping the future: With the expansion of the Uxbridge campus of care, our growth will also advance at the Markham site. This includes the planning and development of opening a new facility to support ambulatory care services, building a hospice, and refocusing care services to better respond to the needs of our growing community.