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8-The Canadian Champion, Friday, June 28, 2002 Halton Healthcare THE HEARTBEAT 0F OUR COMMUNITY A NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to t/tank our sponsors, Halton Autonwtive, Bii Cume, Robert (Pie) Lee Insurance, McCuaig Insurance LkL and McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home LkL for their wonderful support and generosity. -1OBSTETRICSj After completing 4 years of> residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Glen Hunter is returning to the community in which he was raised to start up the Obstetrics program at Milton District Hospital. "My vision is that someday MDH will have a thriving and expanded Obstetrical Program - one that will attract other Obstetricians, and other specialized medical professionals. There is immense potential here, since Milton is on the verge of a population explosion," says Dr. Hunter. "We congratulate and welcome Dr. Hunter back to our com- munity and the Milton District Hospital," says Cindy MeDonelI, MDH Chief Operating Officer. "These are indeed exciting times for the Milton District Hospital and the community. What a great new beginning!" Dr. Hunter, who ran a family practice for eight years before retuming to sehool, will be joined by Clinical Resource Nurse Jean Gallen and Patient Care Manager, Lynn Aplin. In addition to bis role at the Hospital Dr. Hunter will be pro- viding a wide range of services from bis office in the community including prenatal care, preconceptual and antepartum counsel- ing as well as a wide range of obstetrical and gynaecological sur- gery. A special Open House will be planned in July to celebrate the re-opening. Watch for detaîls. Bone Density Testing Now Available ut MDH Another new 'state of tbe art' diagnostic service bas been added at Milton District Hospital. Effective Tuesday, July 2, 2002 Bone MineraI Density tests will be available in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. A bone density procedure detects tbe degree of bone loss sith precision and accuracy. This non-invasive procedure is quick and comfortable. The nevý, bone densitometry service is especially important to women over tbe age of 50 but is available to anyone who could benefit from it, regardless of age or sex. "We are really excited about this new service which will provide our- cornmunity with une-stop shopping for diagnostic services related to women's health," said Merla Johnstone, Manager of the MDH Diagnostic lmaging Department. "But bone densitometry is no longer considered just a women's diagnostic test. Its now frequently being request- ed for men as well." For an appointment, please caîl 905-876-7023. Log on and Check Us Out!!! Log on to the HHS Web site - www.haltonhealthcare.com - to see some exciting changes and additions. And keep your eye out for even more developments in the months to corne, wbich will include an arcbived photo album of the Milton District Hospital, bighlighting pictures from the very early years during theli950s and 1960s. wwwhaIon eaIhae.com FOJJ1NDATION REMEMBER THE GOOD OLE DAYS? Drop on over to the Canadian Tire parking lot any Sunday night after 5:30 p.m. Milton Cruise will be holding its classic car show. Remember proceeds from the 50/50 draw wîll be donated to the Foundation. L to R MDHF Board Member, Michael Beaver, Foundation Coordinator, Donna McLaughlin, Food Service employees,Vicki Learmont ami lady Gîllîs and Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Menla John stone PLEASE JOIN US..TREAT YOUR STAFF TO LUNCH ...AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE .... YOUR HOSPITAL! The monthly BBQ i s scheduled for Thursday, July l8th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The menu will be good old fashioned hamburgers with assorted toppings, cole slaw, potatoe salad, raspberry cobbler and a pop. AIl for $6.00. Take out available. Just phone in your order and we will have it waiting for you and the office. (*In case of rain the BBQ will be held inside the Hospital.) GOLF SEASON US UPON US! September 24th - FORE! The MDHF's Golf Classic Tournament will be held at Granite Ridge on Tuesday, September 24th. Fees are $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. Sponsorships are available. Look for next month's issue of the Monitor for aIl the exciting plans. The Foundation office accepts VISA, MC, American Express and ail debit cards. CONGRATULATIONS to Jennifer & Mike Gibson! Jennifer McLean, Foundation Assistant is now Jennifer Gibson. AUXUTJAIIY The MDH Auxiliary thanks the Milton community and special guests for their attendance and support at the Strawberry Fair. Apprcciation is also due to the Service Clubs who partici- pated the hospital staff, especially the Maintenance and Food Service staff wbo worked extremely bard to support the Fair. Thianks 10 each and everyone wbo contributed financially, donated a service or merchandise. Sincere appreciation to the craft and food vendors, the Master of Ceremonies and ail the perfonners as well as ail our Foundation and Auxiliary members. Ail of YOU made the Strawberry Fair a success! P. figfïures aren't vet in, but w4athJor- the ne.st issue o h oio 6 h ia a/ ANNUAL GRANT... to the Hospital was $ 100,000. Thank you Milton HATS OFF TO JOHNSTON EQUIPMENT .. m,36 . ~ This generous company donated $7,500 to the MDH Auxiliary. Johnston S Equspment is Canada's Ieading supplier Jessie Anderson, Mary Tufford ami of spectaltzed material handling equip- Helen Marsh aftended the Volunteer ment, storage products and related sys- Luncheon. Each of these ladies have tmswhrprentinneermao served the Aiixliary for over 40 years. eswtrpeenai nevymjo Canadian city. MatnFabi, President ami CEO of Johnston Equipmentpresents a cheque for $7,500 ta Rose Barrow, President of the MDH A uxaliary Halton Healthcare MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Quality Care for a Heaithier Community. HOSPJTAJL Great News! The obstetrics unit at Milton District Hospital will officially reopen on Monday, July 15, 2002. I I <a m% ILCTLObNfNi 1 fflu IVRKI"y FF AI C ARES (9(i)ý) 97(,-7014