Couple’s $500K donation boosts mental health, addictions care at Peterborough hospital

Dr. Patricia Morton and David Morton have donated $500,000 to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s emergency department waiting room with new signage honouring the Morton. From left to right are PRHC President and CEO Dr. Lynn Mikula, David Morton, Patricia Morton, PRHC Director of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Cox, and PRHC Foundation President and CEO Lesley Heighway.president Lesley Heighway announced the donation during a private family event at the hospital.

“Their gift will serve as a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families affected by mental illness and allowto transform physical spaces and lives. Their generosity mirrors their compassion, underscoring our shared belief that by supporting mental health and addictions crisis treatment, we can break down stigma, elevate the standard of care, and create inclusive environments where individuals feel valued, cared for, and understood.

Jennifer Cox, PRHC’s director of mental health and additions, said patient visits to the unit have doubled over the past decade, including 3,600 visits alone in 2023.

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