[2] It became an official teaching site for McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences in 2009.

[3] Like many hospitals, it has a charitable foundation which helps to fund its capital acquisitions and various programs.

[6] Recent improvements include expansion of the emergency department[1] and installation of CT scan equipment.

Recent economic problems have forced the hospital to close three beds,[9] making some nursing jobs redundant.

A lack of demand, attributed to more seniors staying at home, was also cited as a reason for the closure.