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20ý-TeGaqdanCJWIppnFicly.NqveMbqr,26, lg.9 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Halton Automotive, Bih Currie, Bob (Pie) Lee, McCuaig Insurance Lsd. and McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home LuI for their wonderful support and generosity. THANK YOU Thanks 10 ail the Milton ua residents who came out 10 celebrate Milton District.' Hospital Week. During the week, we were fortunate .2 enough 10 have a 'visit from ~ , Mr. Martin Caputo, one of the original mrembers of the Milton District Hospital -.11- 1 1 Board of Directors. Following a tragedy aI his place of work in the '50s, Mr. Caputo championed the cause 10 establish a hospital in Milton. Mr. Caputo remembers working with Mr. McNab and Mr. Harris 10 enlist the support of influential people in the community and government. As leader of the labour union, Mr. Caputo was key in getting the support of union members and local companies. "Labour (unions) and the corporations were on the same side of this (hospital), issue. We worked very closely on il because we both wanted il 10, be a reality." We sincerely thank ail the founding members for laying the foundation for our community hospital. FUNDING FOR OUT-PATIENT EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM An annual funding commilment of $158,000 from the Ministry of Health will allow Halton Healthcare Services (HHS> 10 continue ils successful Out- Patient Eating Disorders Program. The Outpatient Eating Disorders Program began 2 years ago.as a pilot program. The program was originally funded by the OTMH Charitable Corporation, under the guidance of Dr. Jane Gilbert, Psychiatrist. Due 10 the overwhelming demand for the program an application was made for permanent funding 10 the Ministry of Health lasI July. OThe pilot program allowed us 10 demonstrate the need for the services in the community, "said Debby Gaines, Mental Health Program Leader aI Halton Healthcare Services. uOur two years experience eflabled us 10 compile ail the data required by the Ministry 10 qualify for permanent funding," added Dr. Gilbert. The programn wilI be expanded so that people will have more access 10 a much needed servioe. Il will offer family therapy, individual counsell 'ing and more extensive family'education. Il will also allow for more Psychiatric, Occupational Therapy and Dietary services. "Il is ail very excitingl Now, we have the opportunity 10 plan for a permanent program," continued Ms. Gaines. Patients must access the Oulpatient Eating Disorders Program through a referral from their family physician. Anyone interested in more information about the program should cal! 337-2190. AND THE WINNER 0F THE EARLY BIRD BMW 2000 Z3 DREAM HOME LOTTERY DRAW IS... Helen Tuloch of Oakville. Congratulations Helen! OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE Please join us on the front iawn of the Hospital on Tuesday, December 141h at 7:30 p.m. and see how bright our trocs wili be thanks 10 VOUR wonderful support. The ceremony will be tollowed by refreshments. Pssst.... Santa wili be making a surprise visit 10 hear ail your wishes. Our wish is for a disinfecting system for the endoscopes and instruments in the Central Service Supply department of MDH. FESTIVAL 0F TREES Don't forget 10 drop mbt the Milton Mail until December 121h and view the beautifully decorated Festival of Trees. The Kinamen Club has organized this event and the trees will be raftied off and tickets soid, at the Mail, for $1 .00 't each, 3 for $2.00 or 8 for $5.00. Sponsors of trees are Brancier Jeweller, Re/Max Blue Springs, Friends oft1he Kînsmen, C.U.P.E. Local 815, Milton Mali's A & W, Lumbervillo, Milton MaIl's Royal Bank, The Waltzing Weasul, Comic Express & McKersie Kocher, and Kinsmen Wlves. TREE AND MORE TREES Spruco Christmas trees will be sold at 6607 First Line, Milton (3/4 km south of the Hospital, east side) on December 111th and 12th. Limited quantities available. Trees are $20. each and $5.00 from each will be donated to the MDH Foundation. DONALDSON FINANCIAL GROUl> PROUDLY PRESENTS... "FUNDS FOR THE MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION"9 The financial advisors of Donaidmon Financlal Group have generously offered 10 donate ail new commissions generated on Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th, 1999 t0 Milton District Hospital Foundation. Ail new purchases of Mutual Funds, GIC's, Strip Bonds and newly openied monthly purchased plansW will be included. The commissions f rom the monthly plans will be donated 10 the hospital annually. LOBLAW'S GOURMET DINNER raised $e,930.00 for the Foundation. Il was a deliciously good time! LOOKING FOR A NEW ALL THUMBS... RIE II-E... Don't forget 10 purchase a copy of the latesI Auxiliary cookbook. Books are oniy $1 0.00 each and are available in the Hospitai's Gift Shop and also aI the MILTON MALU'S COMMUNITY DAY which will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 271h. Remember... the Auxillary's Junior Volunteers wiil have a table aI the Community Day. Dolicious baked goods and beautiful articles f rom the Gift Shop will bo available. b THE AUXILIARY WELCOMES THE NEW OBST 'ET iRI CIAN, DR. SHARMA TO THE HOSPITALI New babies mean new clothing and what botter place 10 purchase il than the Gift Shop. Ail are unique and very reasonably priced. Beautiful, hand knitted items are also available. Thanks 10 the wonderful knitters of these items. Remember ail items in J. the GifI Shop are G.S.T. FREE. whon il comes 10 gift wrapping? Bring your gifts over 10 the Milton Mail between December 151h and December 241h and lot the experts, the MDH' Auxiiiary, lie those ribbons and bows. Wrappers are needed, contact Margaret Eckert aI 878- 4326. CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS!. The Auxiliary wiii bo holding a Book Fair on December 3rd aI MDH, between the hours of 8 A.-8-. 10,4 p.m. GlIt wrappers Marg Bowler and Carol Wilson MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL I à Quality Care for a Heaithier Community. NW