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bank manger were shot, Mike was the on-call physician. “It’s a night I'll never forget,” he says, wincing ever so slightly at the memory. “Ambulance dispatch warned us to expect multiple gunshot wounds. Right away, we mo- bilized a number of off-duty doctors and nurses to assist, and fortunately, all the victims surviv it was an event which changed Port Perry - people realized a tragedy of that magnitude could woe happen here, too.” “The clinic had only Mike recently eight doctors when expanded his scope to include a share of the lo- cal coroner’s role. | arrived, so it has al- lowed me to practice “I've always had an interest in the forensic the full spectrum of side of medicine, sowhen medicine...” Dr. Allin approached me, Dr. Mike Gilmour laccepted enthusiasti- cally. It’s added a twist to my professional life, some extra variety. It’s much different, of course — you’re dealing with the families, not the patient — but I see it as an important and necessary part of the medical process.” He's also begun using his now-veteran knowledge for humanitarian applications. “Dr. (Tony) Brown is the Medical Director for ‘Feed the Children, which provides care in stricken regions of the world. He encouraged me to join their team.” His acceptance has taken Mike on. recent missions in Nicaragua and El Salvador. “We were the first medi- cal team into some coastal Port Perry Community Employment Resource Centre community. Exciting, and very rewarding.” The experiences also touched him on a personal level. “In spite of the tragedy around them, the people I met loved life and appreciated what they had, though many had little by our standards. It changed my per- spective on a few things. First, how we take so much for granted here, like good food and clothing. But also the ‘struggles’ we see as paramount at home, how they are by Mike also contributes to Port Perry's role as a teach- ing hospital. The rewards of that work, he says, go both ways. “Teaching helps to keep me current with new developments, and I’m able to offer the students the benefits of my experience.” wenty years on, and now Chief of Port very 's ER, ‘ward th ded philoso- hies taught © him in training by Drs. Cohoon ond Allin, for whom he reserves high praise. “They created a ‘flavour,” he says. “To ensure the community would benefit, leaving no gaps in available care. They recruited wisely, stressing it was each new doctor’s task to maintain that standard. And it was ap- parent they loved their work. I added their attitude to my career ambitions.” It’s a career far from its “marathon” finish line. By Scott Mercer Focus on Scugog Presents... Once Upon communities which had been employment related bl ravaged by mudslides. We a visited five communities in = Intemetbesice are + Computer Basics seven days, providing food * Hidden Job Market and clothing as well as medi- Career Exploration cal care. Janice joined me, assisting with d “Those were long days in extreme heat, where we'd. likely see half the people in a For mote information 905,985,141 ‘16 Water Street, Port Perr CostpmetOnle po ‘nied nputoy ne Soermer fase Entertainment on the Patio Join us Fridays thru June: 7pm - 9:30pm - Brian Gordon June 18 - David Fraser + June 25 - Joshua Cross iru September. Ask about our licensed banquet ‘facilities (max 240 people). June 4- Ryan Wilford + June 11 ee tt on facepaige 13, Camp ack Hairspray, seals Wicked, Mamma Mia, and m June 3-13, 2010 Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts 302 Queen Street, Port Pert Evenings: June 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 @ 7:30pm Matinees: June 5, 12 @ 2pm ine 13 @ 1pm Tickets $15.00* Available at Box Office, www. fowenhante73s cal “hes eae KFAST BUFFET ys and Sundays: 9am - llam 5 aauts * $5.95 Kids 12 & under 225 Platten Blvd., Scugog Island 5-985-2275 FOCUS - JUNE 2010 17