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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, N ov em be r 29 ,2 01 8 | 2 haltonhealthcare.comYour Hospital GEORGETOWN HOSPITALNOVEMBER 2018 Michelle Hogan and her husband, Jim, welcomed their second son, Hudson into the world on January 3, 2018 at Georgetown Hospital (GH). "Dr. Torres and the Georgetown Hospital gave us an exceptionally personalized experience and truly made a positive impact on our lives," recalls Jim. Jim and Michelle noted that the level of care and compassion at the hospital throughout a challenging delivery was outstanding. The GH Obstetrical Program was successfully re-launched in 2016 when Dr. Monica Torres and Dr. James Ade-Conde joined Halton Healthcare to grow the program with the obstetrical care team. With a shared practice at their Halton Hills Women's Centre, located at 118 Mill St, Suite 202 in Georgetown, Dr. Torres and Dr. Ade-Conde provide expectant mothers the full complement of Obstetrical and Gynecological services. The Hospital's Obstetrical Program is also supported by other Obstetricians/Gynecologists, midwives and family physicians to support deliveries and care. Anesthesia is available 24/7 to provide epidurals and a team of eight paediatricians is always on call to attend any higher risk births. Please remember a referral from your family physician is required for obstetrical/gynecological care. Georgetown Hospital Obstetrical Program is Growing 2018 Ingenious Award Over the past several years Halton Healthcare has been building for the future. This included expansions at our Georgetown and Milton Hospitals and the construction of a new hospital in Oakville. These significant infrastructure investments have allowed us to successfully transform our healthcare facilities into smart hospitals designed to improve the patient experience. Innovative technologies built into our hospitals have greatly enhanced our ability to provide better, safer and more efficient patient care. Halton Healthcare was the recipient of the Information Technology Association of Canada's (ITAC) 2018 Ingenious Award in the category of large public organization for Smart Hospitals Enabling Exemplary Patient Experiences. Ingenious Awards celebrate the use of technology to improve the performance of large and small businesses, large and small government operations and not-for-profit organizations. Halton Healthcare was recognized for the use of technologies such as mobile phones, smart patient care equipment, and a real-time locating system to support our care teams and enhance the patient experience. We've recently launched a MUSIC & MEMORY® Program at all three of our hospitals. Visit our YouTube channel to watch a short video to see how this music program helps engage and calm patients living with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges. You can help spread the music by donating a new or gently used ipod, or iTunes gift card to the program. Please call 905-845-2571 ext. 5916 to make arrangements to drop off your donation. Music and MemoryAward for Dementia Care and Education Halton Healthcare is the recipient of a 2017-2018 Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Recognition Award with distinction (category of Acute Care/ Hospital) for providing staff knowledge, skills and confidence in caring for patients with dementia. The award acknowledged Halton Healthcare's commitment to Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) education, an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. "We are very proud to receive this award and we continue to embed Gentle Persuasive Approaches into our everyday practice," said Sylvia Rodgers, Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive, Halton Healthcare. "Since 2016 nearly 500 individuals have been trained in GPA which initially focused on nursing and more recently expanded to include unit clerks, diagnostic imaging staff, volunteers and housekeeping staff." This flu season protect the ones you love from getting sick. Check with your family doctor, pharmacy or walk- in clinic about getting the flu vaccine. Flu season has arrived - get your flu shot now. 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 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care site at www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts Get the Flu Shot