I recall a public rally at the hospital one night and then a public meeting at one of the Mountain High Schools another night. Both were well attended by ordinary citizens and also nurses and doctors. I recall seeing Howard Hampton at the rally lending his support also. These latter folk spoke against the closure and it was kept open. Where Mr. Juravinski, and his money, was when the Ontario Government was looking at CLOSING the Henderson Hospital?
The name should stay Henderson Hospital, as many people contributed their hard earned dollars over the years to both the Henderson and General Hospitals, now it seems their contributions count for nothing. Some family may have contributed what amounted to a sizable sum in the 1950s and 1960s, say $15,000.00. At that time it may have represented the income for a whole year. Compare that with the incomes of today, maybe that family should have their name on the building and not just on a plaque in the building.


Jack Graham
Hamilton