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14-The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 31, 2003 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would li&e f0 thank our sponsors, Halton Automoive, BiliCunie, Robert (Pie) LeelInswrmce, McCuaiglInswwsce LkL and McKersie-Kocher FuneraJ Home ILiL for their wonderful support and generosity. Volunteers Provide New Service at MDH If you have visited Milton District Hospital recently, you may have noticed that the MDH Auxiliary is now providing an Information Desk at the main entrance, assisting with locating patients and directing visitors to various areas of the Hospital, MDH recentiy introduced an automated attendant at its main phone number - 905-878-2383, This technoiogy allows callers to access ail Hospital extensions directly and has reduced the number of calis that require operator assistance by 70%. With the reduced volume, HHS was able ta consolidlate its two switchboards into a single operation this past May. Information indicating whether an incoming cali is to the Milton or Oakvilie site is displayed for the operators so that cails can be answered and directed appropriatey. This transition had its normal share of initial difficultiesthroughout the summer, but the consoiidated operation is now running smoothiy. Historically, MDH Switchboard staff, in addition to answering phone calis, had also performed a reception function at the main entrance. When HHS consolidated the switchboards, patients and visitors arriving at the main entrance had no one to assist themi. After visiing some local area hospitais to review how other volunteers are providing information desk services, the MDH Auxiliary offered to introduce a similar service at MDH. Hais off f0 our volunteers for providing a friendly face f0 those who visit our Hospitail New f0 the Arec? Are you new to the Milton area? Do you need a family physician? Halton Healthcare maintains a list of family physicians currenily accepting new patients. You can easiiy access tis information by calling the FamiIy Physiclan Hofline at 905-878-2383, ext. 5021 or by iogging onto www.haltonhea#thcare.com/mneed.php. Living Heailthy Calendar of Events Everyone is invited to join us for the following free health seminars, presented by Halton Healthcare. Breast Health Workshop Presented by Breast Cancer Support Services Thursday, November 6' 7:00 p.m. Lobiaws (upstairs), Milton, ON Cholesterol and Vour Heart Wth Dr. G. Sawhney, Internist Thursday, November 13' 7:00 p.m. Milton Seniors Centre For more Information, or ta reserve ai seat, cal 90-338-4379. wwwhaIon eaIhae.com- Halton Healthcare THE BUY A BULB TRADITION CONTINUES.... Christmas is already full of traditions - sleigh rides, carol singing, the deiicious scent of gingerbreads, and the excited faces of littie chiidren. But there's also a Christmas tradition, which has formed, at MDH. The Buy a BuIb program. This event has become as much a part of Christmas as the Santa Claus parade. Through the Twelve Days of Christmas campaign, the Buy a BuIb program raised over $700.000. On behaif of the thousands of people we have cared for over the years, we wouid like to express our appreciation to ail of YOU for supporting this initiative. This year we are thrilîed to announce the Buy a BuIb program wiil continue. We are pieased to introduce the "We Believe in Angels' campaign. beginning with 'AngeI of Dreamrs' the f irst of a series of three beautifully crafted, limited edition Seagul pewter tree ornaments. Donations to the Buy a BuIb Program may be made in person at the MDH Foundation, or you may send your contributions to MDH Foundation, Buy a Buib Program, 30 Derry Rd. E., Milton, Ont. L9T 2X5 Standing 1 to r Margaret Pearson, Lillian Hopkins, Marlene Pearson. Sitting Liza Lawson HATS -OFF TO the Scotch Block Wl. fot tts generous donation of, $ 10,000 towards the anaesthetic deivery unit at the Milton District Hospital. THE MDH GUFT SHOP - A SPECIAL JEWEL IN THE MIDDLE 0F THE HOSPITAL Everyday, more and more Christmas giftwaire is arriving in the MDH Gift Shop. Beautiful and unique items are sure ýto please ail those on your Christmas iist. View our Milton Heritage afghans, the great selection of baby gifts, and beautiful Christmas ornaments. While you are there don't forget to buy a raffle ticket and win one or more of an array of great prizes. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND LUNCHEON wiIi be held on Saturday, November Sth between the hours 0f 9 a.m. an~d 5 p.m. Luncheon wili be offered from il ai.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parking ls FREEI ALL THUMBS WHEN UT COMES TO GUFT WRAPPING? Drap on over to Milton Mail between December 12th and 24th and let one of the AuxiliaryI members beautifully wrap your presents. i Thanks for your outstanding support at the Milion Foul Fair Tea Room. Due to your generosity the Auxiiiary raised over $ 1.000. DONfT FORGET to get your flu shot between November 3rd and 14th. Atwoy* Looklig For VoIunt»rsi Roinomber.....If you have qfew hours ta $pare a Week or month andlwould like ta. becomne au Auxllary member cali the. Miton District Hospital at 905-8,78-2383. MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Quality Care for a Heaithier Community. -~ d il