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The Canadian ChampiOn, Tueaday. Auguat 3,19Wgg-21 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Bestbuy Distri butors, BR Currie, Bob (Pie) lie, McCuaig Insurance bL nd MKersie-Kocher Funeral Home LMd for their wonderful support and generosity._______ Halton Healtheare ~# Celebrates lsqt Anniversary On August 1, 1999 Halton Healthcare Services off icially celebrates its 1lst anniversary. The MDH/OTMH amalgamnation has been one of the most successful in the province. We have seen many 'firstsm in the past year as a new organization and there are many exciting "happenings" on the horizon. As we continue to grow and Iearn about each other there is no doubt that together we have a stronger and brighter future. The teamwork, co-operation and true professional spirit demonstrated by the staff, physicians and volunteers at both of our hospital sites contribute to our success and is to be commended. Thank You'1 Hats off to Milton resident Herman Potand. Mr. Poland took a moment of his time in July to stop by the MDH Emergency Department and weed the large garden bieds outside the department. On behaîf of the patients and staff at MDH we'd like to thank him for being so thoughtful and improving the view! Cali Us! The telephone system at MDH now includes 'direct dial' numbers and voice mail. This means that in addition to using the main hospital telephone number, you can also calIl h",II4 some hospital departments directly! Another advantage to the new telephone system is that you can cati the MDH switchboard and be transferred to any of the departmeflts at the Oakville hospital site. Main Hospital Number / Patient Information 878-2383 Administration 876-7034 Admitting 876-7017 Business Off ice 876-7018 nia nnntir 1m ining 876-7023 IiOWDY PARONERSI. Join us at the Blazing Saddles 17W 'Beef 'N Beans BBQ and Ructiofl!!"" We'll git right to the "heart" o' things. The date is Friday, August 13; the time is 6:00 pm; the place is Pineland Farm in Hornby; the reason is to raise the money to purchase a film digitizer for Milton District Hospital's very own Diagnostic lmaging Department. There'll be plenty of delicious grub including BBQ'd beef, baked beans, salad and more, (ail ya' can eat!). the dinner wine is on the house, too, and aIl we ask is that you come on out and join the fun. There will be a "saloon special" between 5 pm and 6 pm. AIl drinks for a toonie. The entertainment for the evening will consist of a live and sulent (for you shy ,M n types) auction. Over 250 quality items (rom Blue Jay tickets to a hot air balloon getaway! V "UeIm o n~ How much are the tickets? CHICKEN FEED!!! $50.00 per ticket or a table of ten for $500. As an extra bonus a tax receipt will be issued for over haif the price. Tickets are avaitable from Foundation Board memrbers, Delacourt's, Peggy's or the Foundation Office in the Hospital, ext. 7014. So, how 'bout it? Polish up themn there boots, grab yer cowboy hat, best girl or guy and get ready for a great time for an excellent cause -your hospital! * "*REMEMBER YOU DON'T NEED A FULL TABLE. Corne with your pardner or mosey up to someone and - - .make a new friend! I The Auxiliary is looking for people who wiIl knit baby clothes, which in turn wiIl be sold in the Gift Shop. and Junior Volunteers (ages 14-18). Several positions are open involving Chronic Care and the Gift Shop. Huma eres 876-7009UI~A If you or someone you know would be interested in Lua our 876-70330 any of the above volunteer positions please cati Laboator 8767033Sheila at 875-2068 and leave message or phone MDH Foundation 876-7014MitnHsta87-3. Rehab. Services 876-7022MltnHsia87-3. ~ MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL add, Quality Care for a Heaithier Community.