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The Canadien Chaniari Friday, Octaber 26,2001-13 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Halton Automodve, BillCune, Robeil (Pie) Lelnswrmce, McCuaig InsuranceLk ld dMcKertie-Kocher Funeral Home LiL for their wonderful support and generosity. BEAT THE BUGIII The staff at bath thse Milton District Hospital and the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital have been busy rolling up their sleeves, nos because of the temperatures outtide, but because they are ail pitching in ta "beat the bug" this winter. l With the flu season fast approach- . mng, the hospitals have set a target of achieving 90% immuruza- tion rates within the ranks of the staff, physicians and volunteers. Ta-date more than 50% of dhe health care providers at the Milton site have received flu shats. For more information about the flu shot and how yau can ",weather' the flu season tis year call the Haltun Regional Health Department's Rlu Info Line at (905) 825-6158 or speak ta your family physîcian. WE CARE WHAT YOU THINK Halton Healthcare Services would like ta know what you liked and didn't like about your stay at one of aur hospitals - Milton District Hospital (MDH) or Oakviile-Trafalgar Memarial Hospital (OTMH). If you were an nipatient or visited the Emergency Department at MDH or OTMH in August, September or Octaber, there's a good chance you'll be receiving a survey in the mail sometirne in the next couple of months. The questionnaire asks a series of questions related! ta the hospital visit or stay and alto alaows for personal comments. "Knowing aur patients' perceptions of the quality of service and care they received can really help us," says John Oliver, HHS President and CEO. "The resuits wiil provide us with a bet- ter understanding of what we are doing well and where we are nat meeting patient expectations. Tis information wiil help guide aur future directions and improvements." Inquiries regardmng the survey or any other aspect of hospital services may be directed ta Madonna Benoit, Halton Healthcare Services' Ombud at 338-4433. DUABETES WORKSHOP The Halton Diabetes Program invites you to attend an informative workshop : "'ýDINING OUT AND HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENTý" November 28th, 2001 4:30-6:00 pm Diabetes Centre RSVP 905-878-2383 ext. 7410 ww.atnealtha eo Halton Healthcare BUY A BULB'S 11 TH YEAR Yau can help carry an the tradition af the Faundatians's Buy a Bulb fundraiser by can- tributing ta the campaign. Danatians may be made in persan at the MDH Faundatianf affice, ar yau may tend yaur cantributian ta the MDH Faundatian, 30 Denry Rd., E., Miltan, ON., L9T 2X5. Please be assured that your contributian will remaini n MIDH and will be used ta help keep aur haspital the credst ta the cammunity that it is taday. SPECIAL THANKS To the followmng commumty mmnded businesses for holding fundraisers and donatmng the proceeds ta the Foundation MILTON CRUISE - $6900 LA ROSE ITALIAN BAKERY - $2153.80 Milton Cruise Volunteers Karen Keir, Wtr Dstet Hospiiô Joanne Schilling and MDHF Board i<UtLN Chair, Tom Logie KINSMEN CLUB'S 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL 0F TREES Tlhe Kmnsmen Club will be holding its 5th Annual Festival of *Trees again thts year. The trees will be raffled off and tickets wiil be sold for $ 1.00 each, 3 for $2.00 or 8 for $5.00. The decorated * .. trees wiil soon be appearmng in Milton Mall. The winnmng tickets will be drawn on December 8th. HRITMA ISJUS ARUNDTHECORNER.. l he Auxiliary Anuual Christmas Luncheon and Crafi Fair will be held on Friday, Navember l6th at MDH. A deliclous luncheon wsll be offered from 11:30 a m. to 1:30 p.m. Drop n and have a deliclous meal! The Craft Fair wiII meclude Sbaking tables, artisan crafts, take-a-chance and a raffle. Don't miss it! While yau are visiting the Fair don't forget ta drop into the Gift Shop. There are wonderful adunique Christmas items just waiting ta fmnd a eho .Rmmbrdaal ~purchases in the Gifi Shop are GST Free!! neho .Reebrtaai 7 Right side: Gifi Shop Conveor, Judy Flelger NO TIME TO WRAP CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Drop mnto the Milton Mail between December l4th and Christmas Eve and let the ~ Auxshiaiy members wrap your gifta! MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Quality Care for a Heaithier Community.