It’s been more than a decade since former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty promised Orléans residents that they would get a state-of-the-art community health care centre.

Now – after more than 13 years of delays and empty reassurances – it looks as though Orléans residents will finally get the facility they have been waiting so long for.

The Orléans Health Hub, which is located at the corner of Mer Bleue Road and Brian Coburn Boulevard, is scheduled to open it’s doors to the public on Thursday, June 24.

The Health Hub is a unique and innovative facility that combines a range of specialized and community-based care under one roof.

When open, east end Ottawa residents will be able to benefit from integrated, needs-based programs offered in both official languages and close to home in a welcoming building inspired by nature.

The building will actually open in two phases. During the first phase, the Health Hub will provide senior services, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, some mental health and wellness services, some specialty clinics, care coordination, a mobility aid store and a laboratory.

In Phase 2, which will commence sometime this fall, the health hub will also offer some mental health and wellness services that were not transferred in June, as well as specialty clinics currently being offered at the Montfort Hospital and a coffee shop.

All family physicians in the area will be able to refer their patients to the Health Hub for whatever community and specialty services they may need.