39 | Thursday, May 11, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Health Halton Healthcare will receive an additional $15,698,549 in funding from the provincial government in 2017 -- to provide faster access to health care, expand crucial services and procedures, and improve patient experience. Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris made the announcement Friday, May 5, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Halton Healthcare consists of OTMH, Milton District Hospital and Georgetown Hospital. Ontario's health care budget will total $53.8 billion in 2017-18 -- up 3.8 per cent over the previous year -- according to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. "Today's announcement is welcome news as it recognizes the increasing demand for healthcare services in our growing communities in Halton," said Halton Healthcare President and CEO Denise Hardenne, in a statement. "This investment will help us meet that demand and allow us to continue to provide the exemplary care our patients have come to expect from us," Hardenne added. This investment in Halton is part of a 3.1 per cent increase in hospital funding proposed in the 2017 provincial budget to directly benefit public hospital across Ontario. "This is great news for Halton residents who depend on our high-quality health care services. With this "Connected to your Community " Halton Healthcare gets $15.6K in provincial funding (MRIs). The funding will also support service delivery by hospitals in high-growth communities, such has Halton Region, in addition to small, medium, northern and rural hospitals, mental health hospitals and stand alone pediatric hospitals in Ontario. "The investments we are making reflect our full commitment to maintaining high-quality health care for the people of Oakville," added Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, in the same media release. "Hospitals remain the cornerstone of our health care system, and providing them with the funding they need to maintain the highest standard of care is essential," Flynn added. Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn increased funding, Halton Healthcare will be able to provide better services and care to our growing community. This investment will reduce wait times and increase access to important services and treatments for local families," NaidooHarris noted. The funding will provide more access to cardiac services, critical care, organ/tissue donations and transplants, rare disease care and bariatric services, as well as support for new and redeveloped hospitals. Patients should also expect better access and reduced wait times for chemotherapy, stroke treatments, hip and knee replacements,and Magnetic Resonance Imaging riG in to our office · · · · D R U G M A R T c u s to m -m a d e o r th o tic s fo o t/ a n k le in ju r ie s d ia b e tic ca re in g r o w n n a ils / w a r ts o rth o p e d ic fo o tw e a r Voted O a k ville 's Fabio De Rango Pharm acist/O w n er Now offering SIGVARIS compression stockings (covered "" by most extended " "" heal alth plan, ask for details) 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 205 Favourite Pharmacist & Pharmacy · · · · · Patient Counselling Complete Diabetic Care Home Visits Consultations Free RX Delivery DE RANGO PHARMACY INC DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 2501 Third Line 1905-465-3000 Open 24 hours 17 Days a Week 905-844-0680 478 Dundas Street West 1905-257-9737 Oakville Foot Clinic | Sr Orfhofic Centre Silvia Araujo B.Sc(Hons), D.Ch oakvilleclinic@ bellnet.ca www.oakvillefootclinic.com w w w .s h o p p e r s d r u g m a r t .c a ARE Y O U SICK A N D T IR E D O F B E IN G SICK A N D TIRED? Wellness and Corrective Care for All Ages · Larly morning and laic evening appointments vdvanced computerized scans for spinal nerve stress .Special interest For earing for infants and children Pregnancy care * X-ray facilities on-site ds iim y o u t . Dr.Marisa D'Angelo Dr. Shivani Saggar We v e h e lp e d p e o p le s u f f e r in g fro m : Tow back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, breathing problems osteoarthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, infertility, allergies, poor posture and more O a k v ille C h ir o p r a c tic L ife C entre , DR. SEBASTIAN GUARNACCIA, DC, BSC (H.K.) We offer full Family Dental Services in our new modern office in a calm and relaxing environment.We are a paperless office and use digital x-rays.We welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors. NEW PATIENTS are welcom e and we will accom m odate your dental emergencies We will directly bill your insurance com pany and offer convenient evening and weekend appointments. 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 1, Oakville T : 905-825-9529 · w w w .o a kvillG ch iro .co m N ew P a tien ts W elcom e! 2525 O ld Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre (ground floor) w w w .reflections-dental.ca 905-827-8700