Pa ge 2 2 T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 2 4, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a Stay connected! For more information please visit our website, www.haltonhealthcare.com. YourHealth NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER 2015 www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN • MILTON • OAKVILLE HOSPITALS The Georgetown Hospital Foundation (GHF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary McPherson as the Foundation's new Executive Director, effective October 5, 2015. Mary is an accomplished senior executive with an impressive record of fundraising success and more than 15 years experience in the charitable giving community at both the local and national level. Most recently, she held the position of Chief Development Officer and Vice President Fundraising at The Arthritis Society where she oversaw the management of a national program responsible for fundraising in excess of $14M annually. Prior to The Arthritis Society, Ms. McPherson held a variety of progressively senior level positions including Vice President Development at Credit Valley Hospital Foundation where she was part of the campaign team who successfully raised $52 million for a new cancer centre. She has also held management positions with the CNIB, Kids Help Phone and the United Way. "I am very excited to be joining the Georgetown Hospital Foundation," says Ms. McPherson. "It will be a tremendous privilege to return to community fundraising and support the vital role of the community hospital. I look forward to acquainting myself with Georgetown Hospital and its supporters, and building on the wonderful successes of the Foundation." You're invited to join us for a Sneak Peek tour of Halton Healthcare's new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Dates: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4 Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM; Doors close and last tour starts at 2 PM Location: New Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 3001 Hospital Gate, Oakville ON L6M 0L8 Self- guided Tours: Three self-guided, walking tours will provide an overview of key areas in the new hospital. Each tour will take approximately 30 minutes. For more information about touring the New Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital please log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com Tour the New Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital The Art of Fashion Cocktail Party, Fashion Show & Fundraiser in support of Georgetown Hospital Friday October 30, 2015 Cultural Centre & Helson Gallery 9 Church Street, Georgetown Purchase tickets online: www.georgetownhospitalfoundation.ca or contact Jennifer McNally, 905-873-0111 ext.8241 jmcnally@haltonhealthcare.com Let's Get Physio Did you know our hospitals provide physiotherapy services? We have excellent therapists at Georgetown Hospital who can help relieve pain, strengthen muscles, improve mobility and prevent or limit further physical disability. OHIP coverage is available for some. Find out more at: www.workfitphysiotherapy.ca To book appointment call: 905-873-4598 (Georgetown) 905-876-7022 (Milton) All Net Proceeds Support Hospital Programs. Georgetown Hospital Foundation Appoints New Executive Director