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economist sunsuntribune health care saturday may 6 2006 regional growth credited for funding increase by michael power staff writer york regions growth helped boost funding for home care this year with the regions community care access centre scoring 91 million in additional funding that amount almost doubles the home care funding increase the centre received on top of its annual budget last year an increase that came to 47 mil lion this years hike represents the biggest boost to any of ontarios access centres said bill innes executive direc tor of the community care access cen tre of york region one reason for the boost was the regions growth a fact reflected as equi ty funding in the increase mr innes said the access centre provides clients with inhome health care and other services along with information and referrals to longterm care facilities its a great plus for the residents of york region and it will enable us to buy aditional services for them he said the cash will fund services such as nursing personal support speech ther apy physiotherapy supplies and equip ment but the funding also means more cash for personal support workers who will see their minimum hourly wage increase from 9 to 1250 mr innes said including parttimers the access centre employs 270 workers the money also covers annual infla tion the funding comes through the min istry of health and longterm care which looks at the performance of each centre when determining funding amounts yorks access centre has one of the lowest administrative costs as a percent age of the budget in the province mr innes said thafs why im plugging my staff he said theyve done a terrific job it shows the great work theyre doing to stretch every dollar and provide servic- es the province is also providing 1 million for other community support agencies in york region the added cash for home care wont directly relieve pressure on nursing homes said king city lodge longterm care facilitys administrator kelly gra ham but any new money pumped into the system is good news she added cocktail hour entertainment provided by richard whiteman trio sponsored oypz dinner entertainment provided by songstress diana drew and luis mario ochoa dance the night away with the tone dogs live auction items you wont want to miss where hilton suites torontomarkham conference centre spa 8500 warden ave warden ave hwy7 ticket prices 12500 fmdudes wine with dinner 1 5000 indudes wine with dinner and 4 bar tickets corporate tables available spedal room rates available for gala attendees and mothers day brunch v on sunday at the hilton suites y well provide the great food the great entertainment j- you bring the great company and its an evening to remember everyone welcome bring your friends to the party and dance the night way call or email the markham board of trade 80f centurion drive suite 206 markham ontario l3r8c1 tel 9054740730 infomarkhamboardiom premier sponsors adeccct corporate sponsors lenouo deloitte ra tvmfiit economist sun orgrs 1jmo bunk of montreal gp qtwltapottknl u qg hhlon suite li pace in 1 l luna motorola wyeth with osteoporosis a fractured hip could osteoporosis society of canada u d iii bmlmu this message brought to you as a community service of the economistsuntribune call 18004636842 for more information celebrating recognizing achievement inspiring tomorrows leader celebrate wednesday may 17 200 join mayor david miller and other community leaders in the unveiling of scarboroughs very own walk of fame its an expression of pride in our community a celebration of talent and achievement and a permanent tribute to the people who make scarborough great dr lloyd n carlsen health dr joseph y k wong community i- photo not available david onjey david thomson community scarborough pioneer dr charles c mack0n dr r h king science education public unveiling gala awards ceremony presentation with mayor david miller place delta toronto east place scarborough time 600 pm town centre tickets 175 each centre court 1400 table of 8 time 200 pm cohosted by debra -af- mcgrath arid colin mochrie event partners scarborough town centre delta scarborough the mirror toronto east gala sponsor tridec