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e a ltIlalton lalthcar NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL HHS Presents to the Provincial Government On August 11, 2010 Allan Halls, Vice President of Halton Healthcare Services (HHS), Chief Operating Officer, Milton District Hospital (MDH) presented the need for investment in hospital infrastructure at the provincial government's long-term public infrastructure consultations. In the presentation to representatives from the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Mr. Halls stated "Milton is a prime example of a community that has grown so fast that its health infrastructure hasn't been able to keep pace. Renewing and expanding the health infrastructure in areas like Milton must be considered a priority." Mr. Halls concluded his presentation by noting that "we need to work together to make sure our health infrastructure remains current so that our health services can be delivered safely and effectively, and meet the needs of our population." Living Healthy Seminar Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminar provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Prostate Cancer Prevention: And what to do if you have it Dr. Richard Casey, HHS Urologist Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Thursday October 7, 2010 Is it Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Dr. Elaine Soucy, Rheumatologist Lorna Catrambone, Arthritis Society Manager Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Breast Cancer, Lymphedema and Benefits of Exercise Jodi Steel, Physiotherapist Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. HHS Receives Full Accreditation Accreditation Canada has awarded Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) a three-year full Accreditation with no conditions and has recognized HHS for three 'leading practices'. This recognition from Accreditation Canada, a not-for-profit, independent organization that provides national and international health care organizations with an external peer review process to assess and improve the services they provide to their patients and clients based on standards of excellence, speaks volumes about the quality of care that is provided at our hospitals by our staff, physicians and volunteers. Surveyor's comments in the summary report applauded the efforts of HHS staff, physicians, volunteers and Board members. "HHS is commended for their accomplishments. . The organization has demonstrated strength in achieving their strategic priority of improving patient safety . . . 10th Annual Classic Golf Tournament Please join us on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Hornby Glen Golf Club for the Milton District Hospital Foundation's 10th Annual Classic Golf Tournament. Registration and a BBQ lunch will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Dinner, live and silent auctions, as well as prize announcements will follow at the clubhouse. Every golfer receives a thank you gift! Prices are as follows: Hole Sponsors with Foursome - $900, Hole Sponsors - $250, Foursomes - $700, Individual Golfers - $175. For more information or to register, please contact Anne Zujko at 905-878-2383 ext. 7173 or by email at azujko@ haltonhealthcare.on.ca. R UL • Title Sponsor Golf Sponsor Event Sponsors Attention Shoppers! Come out and take advantage of our Gift Shop Inventory Sale continuing until the end of August. Our Auxiliary Gift Shop is filled with lots of unique and wonderful gift ideas. Best of all - NO TAX!! Since our Gift Shop has no paid staff, we are HST Exempt! Lots of new exciting items start arriving in September too. Join our Volunteer Team The Auxiliary Gift Shop is looking for a new Convener. This volunteer position coordinates the regular operations of the Gift Shop. Join our great team, meet lots of new people and feel great about supporting your local hospital! Experience in retail or marketing is required. For more information contact Janice Cowen, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at 905-878-2383, ext. 7710 or jcowen@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. The board and leadership are committed to quality improvement and patient safety, and expect good outcomes ... The commitment of the volunteers is outstanding." HHS was also recognized for three leading practices - Safer Elder Care, Positive Patient Identification and Caring Rounds - that demonstrate high quality leadership and service delivery. Accreditation Canada considers these practices worthy of recognition as organizations strive for excellence in their specific field or commendable for what they contribute to health care as a wbole. To learn more about HHS' Accreditation results, log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. For more information on Accreditation Canada please go to www.accreditationcanada.ca ERETW a MITN OK LSOPT Your AUGUST 2010