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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 25 ,2 01 8 | 8 haltonhealthcare.comYour Hospital GEORGETOWN HOSPITALOCTOBER 2018 Whether you or a loved one are facing kidney stones, bladder or prostate problems, you now don't have to venture far from home. Halton Healthcare is pleased to introduce Dr. Wilfred Tam, Urologist to the communities of Halton Hills. Dr. Tam will be based at the Georgetown Hospital where he will see both male and female patients on a full-time basis. Dr. Tam completed his residency in Urology at the University of Toronto followed by a fellowship in Endourology and minimally invasive surgery and has spent the last four years working in a university teaching hospital managing all forms of complex urology cases. "We welcome Dr. Tam to our hospital and community! We are delighted to add another highly-trained and experienced physician to our Georgetown Hospital team, who will enhance the high-quality urology services available to our patients, closer to home," said Dr. Justin Busse, Associate Chief of Staff, Georgetown Hospital, Halton Healthcare. Georgetown Hospital offers state-of-the art equipment, including a green light laser for enlarged prostate treatment, and a stone laser for treatment of kidney stones. These important tools support general urology services to meet the needs of our community now and into the future. Patients who would like a referral for Urology Services at Georgetown Hospital, need to see their family physician first. Dr. Tam's office can be reached by calling (905) 703-1480 and is located at the Georgetown Medical Center, close to the hospital at 1A Princess Anne Drive, Suite 204 in Georgetown. Georgetown Hospital enhances Urology Program Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association raises the bar again The Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA) presented Halton Healthcare with a cheque for $70,000 at their 2018 Annual General Meeting. The GHVA keeps raising the bar with their fundraising efforts. "The GHVA's $70,000 cheque is once again their largest donation to the hospital to-date. This achievement is a testament to their spirit, commitment and generosity," said Cindy McDonell, Chief Operating Officer of Georgetown Hospital. "Thank you and congratulations!" The Association's Annual General Meeting also celebrated the accomplishments, commitment and support of the GHVA's volunteers over the past year, and honoured some individual volunteers for their continued service.Thank you for your generosity! (L to R) - Allan Welters, GHVA President; Cathy Kovacs; Cindy McDonell, Chief Operating Officer, Georgetown Hospital; Kristen Voegeli, and Carole Hunt New Halton Healthcare website The new website is clean, simple and based on best practice web design. The homepage features a large search bar with clear icons for easy navigation, giving it a user-focused look and feel. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please use the 'Website Feedback' link included in the footer of all our website pages. We want to hear from you. Cleaning your hands often and getting the flu shot will help protect you and your family from getting sick this flu season. Wondering where to get your flu shot this year? Check with your family physician, local pharmacy or walk-in clinic. During the flu season, please be aware of the risk to patients in the hospital and do not visit if you are ill or feeling unwell. When you do visit, please remember to clean your hands thoroughly upon entering and exiting the hospital. For more information visit the Halton Region website: www.halton.ca or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care site at www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts It's flu season www.haltonhealthcare.com