The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

22-The Canadian Champion, Friday, November 30, 2001 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Holton Automodve, Bül uMe, Robeit (Pie) LeelInsrmnce, McCwaglInsumiweLkL and McKe-Kocher FuneralJHome LkL for their wonderful support and generosity. DR. SOL STERN NAMED NEW HALTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES CHIEF 0F STAFF The Board of Dîrectors of Halton Heatthcare Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sol Stemu as Halton Healthcare Services' Chief of Medical Staff for a three year term, effective November 1, 2001. Dr. Stern has replaced Dr. Lorne Martin wbo completed his second terru as Cbief of Staff on October 31, 2001. An active member of the medical staff ai OTMH since 1983, Dr. Stemu bas impacted the decision making process aI OTMH over the years by serving as President of tbe Medical Staff, and Chief and Co- Cbief of the Depaniment of Famnily Medicine. tn tbese rotes, Dr. Stem bas heen a member of the Medical Advisory Committee and bas worked collahoraîively with physîcians, bospîtal staff, administration and the Board of Directors. 1 accepîed the rote of Chief of Staff because I thougisi il was lime 10 gîve back 10 tbe communîty on a nbore global hasis," explaîned Dr. Sterm. "tn tbe rote of Cbief of Staff I feli 1 could contribute îowards cbanges tbat would improve bealthcare in tihe region of Halton. I'd like 10 see our bospitals continue 10 build on tbe exisiing excellent working relatîonsbip, and funciion as ose bospîtal in order 10 enhance services in tbe area and maximize the quality of care for everyone involved. 1 think il imperatîve tbat eacb hospital maintain its unique culture tbrougbout ibis process hecause il enhances our abîlity Io identify witb tbe patients we treai." DIALYSIS SERVICE EXPANDS Healtb Minister,MTe Honorable Tony Clement was on band as Hallon Healtbcare Services (HHS) celebrated tbe completion of tbe Renal Dialysis Expansion Project at tbe Oakville site. Construction of Phase Il of tbe Renal Dialysis Prograru was completed in September of 2001 with the opening of a second dialysis unit. The program IIow includes two bemodialysis units, totaling 24 stations, plus the Progressive Renal lnsufficiency (PRI) and Early Renal lnsufficiency (ERI) Clinies. The expansion bas douhled the number of patients Ibat cas he accommodated and, for residents of Haltos, means increased access 10 Ibis life-giving service dloser to0 home. ww .atne aithareo THE CRYSTAL BALL... Join the Foundation for an evenmng of elegance on Friday. May 3rd. The Crystal Bail will be held at the Rattlesnake Point Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $175 per person or $1.750 for a table of 10. Tbe proceeds will be donated to the MDHF's new Mamnmograpby Unit campaigo. Psst ...Santa wants to tell you a secret. Purchase your ticket before the end of December and thse Foundation will give you a beautiful memento of thse upcoming magical evening. PLEASE JOIN US... at tise Annual Tree Lighttng ceremony, wich wîll take place on tise front lawn of the Hospital on Tuesday, December 11 thi at 7:30 p.m. See how brigist our trees wtll be tisanks to YOUR wonderful generosity. Refresbments wîll follow tise ceremony. OH CHRISTMAS TREE... OH CHRISTMAS TREEI 6-7 foot Spruce Chsristmas trees wtll be sold at Frank Ruisl's tree farmn located at 6607 First Line, Milton (1/2 mtle south of tise Hospital) after December I St. To guarantee your trec, visit tise Foundation office and purcisase your tree coupon for only $20.00 Visit tise farm, redeemn your coupon and pick up your beautiful tree. ALL proceeds donated to, tise Foundation. Larger trees are available at an addition- al cost.. 11HE MDII GIFI SHOP HAS BECOME A CHRISTMAS SHOPI Tbe GîfI Sisop bas a wonderful selection of Holiday decorations and gîfîs. It is the exclusive distributors, in Milton, for "Clayworks" a line of porcelain bouses and decorations designed by a Canadian artist. The shop bas extended hours from n0w 10 Christmas. It is open froru Monday t0 Friday. Il a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays froru Il a.m. 10 4j p.m. and Sundays from 000fl to 4:00 p.m. Don't forget to purchase a Heritage Tapestry Afghan. These beauti- fuI afghans feature historical buildings and favorite Milton landmarks. They are 100% cotton and machine wasbable. The pnice is ooly $99.00 wbich includes aIl taxes. Orders taken in the Gift Shop. k ~& ~ e. GIFT WVRAPPIN SERViE Drop into the Milton Mail between December l4tis and Christmuas Eve and let tise Auxiliary members wrap your gifts! Tise Auxiliary would like to take tbis opportunity 10 tbank tise mem- bers, isospital staff and tise community for supporting tise Auxiliary tbrougisout tise year. We wisis you a Menry Chsristmas! Halton Healthcare MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Quality Care for a Heaithier Community.