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E, 8-The Canadian Champion, Friday, Apdl 30, 2004 Halton Healthcare THE HEARTBEAT 0F OUR COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We xoiild like to thank our sponsors, Robert (Pie) Lee Inswrnwe, MeC umg Inswwnce lk, McKersie-Kocher FuneraJ Honte LkL and Solex lk, Diviin of Deumfier Machinery Ine, for their wonderful support and generosity. Halton Physician Appreciation We ek Halton physicians are being recognized for their significant contribution to the health and weIl-being of our communities du ring Physician Appreciation Week - May 171h ta 23rd, 2004. At Halton Healthcare Services (HHS), wie would like to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts of ail our physi- cians and to pay tribute to their dedication to community health. What a great time to show your appreciation to the doctors who care for you and your family! Take a moment to say 'Thank You.» Volunteers Grow Community Volunteers Orow Community the theme of this year's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, truly reflects the his- tory of our community hospital. Our volunteers at MDH helped build, equip and grow our hospital into the innova- tive, caring community hospital it is today. During Volunteer Appreciation Week, April l8th to 24th, we took the time to say thanks to these wonderful men, women and youth. They are a major part of the MDU Trea af Lite! Nursing Week 2004 n celebration otf National Nursing Week, May 101h Ia 151h, Halton Healthcare Services would like to take the time to acknowledge the achievements of the many nursing protes- sionals who devote their time and effort to providing quality patient care. Please join us in saluting our extraordinary nursing staff. AIl nursing staff including retired nurses are invited to a Special Tea an Thursday May 131h framn 2:006 ta 4.00Opm in the MDII Cafeteria. We hope you can join us! Genera Meeting Thursday, June 1711 Starts ut 7:130 p.m OakviIe Conference & Banquet Centre 2515 Wy.rof Rd., Oakvill (QW&Broit Rd.) ww .hItne athcae.com Halton Heaithcare THANK F~ YOu... JI f0 the Town of Milon Communlly Fund forI ils generoos donation I4I fM of $54,470. Thiso L O enabled the Milton Dist ricf Hospital Foundation fo purchase a Iife-savirrg adaîf veofilafor for fhe Icu. SOLD OUTI The Crystal Bail i. offlIcialIy SOLO OUT! If you would like f0 add your name f0 fhe waiting lisf cali Jennifer Gibson af 905-878-2383 ext. 7170 MEET YOUR VOLUNTEERS... Heatber Peoman os a board member wifh a long and illustrious hisfory volunteering wif h fhe Foaridafion. Heafher i0 a poof preoident of fhe MDHF, and hao oerved on and chaired fthe organizing commiffeeso0f many signafure Foondation evenfo sach as Hike for Healfh, Blazing Saddleo and fhe Cryofal Bail. Heather, and ber booband Brian are long fime reoidenfso0f Milfon, and both have confribofed lime and invaloable insight f0 fhe commonify. Thank you Heather! 1'Brion and Heather Penman ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH NO. 136 for f0s oofsfanding donation of $10,500 whîch wilI be ooed fo found the intant monitor for fhe Obofetrical Unit. JOIN US... ... at the Halton Sportsmen's Association 241h Affluai Charit Breakfast - fo be held af fhe clnbhouse locafed af 5155 Sfeeleo Avenue, Milton. Thte delicious event wilI take place on Satarday, May lost at 6 arn. f0 0000. Prîce Is only $6.00 par porion. ALL proceeds go la tihe Milton District Hospitat. A -35 IL NA11 10111T 11U1 UMniINRWEf D U DIUI IIWMR If you would like to bocome one of the sponsors of the HoSbiI Moitr ploase contact Donna McLaughIol at 9S547-7014. DUST OFF YOUR UNWANTED TREASURES... and bring fhem n the Milton District Hospital on Tharsday, May 6th. The Annual Plant & Garage Sale wif I be held on Saturday, May 81h betlween the hoars of 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The sale wilI be lncated on fhe front lamno f tht hospital. LA FREE PARKING! Hot dogs and refresh- 0e/~.ments will be available at a nominal coof. -e>Ramn or Shine me'l see yo there! CALL ALL VOLUNTEERSI Of coorse ail these services reqaire many, many volanteer hours. If you have a few hoors fo spart weekly or monthly please contact the Auxillary Director of Voluateers, at 905-878-2383, extension 7710, and leave yoor name and phone number. d" 24 ANNUAL Comes tote hosl n St rdaJn h .AI adjiin the excitement! Visif anytime hetmeen 8:00 arn. and dusk. FREE PARKING ail day. You art guaranfteed a fon-filled timt chnck full of fond, entertainment and activifies for liffle kido, big kids and in betmeen kidol THANK YOU KNIT1fERSI Tht MDH Gift Shnp wnuld like O Chank tht following ladies who genernasly donated knitted/crocheted baby items. Voor Cime and effort is mach appreciated! Edaa Joyce Olive Smnith Maria Del Nin Paf Morgan Dawn Christ ilow Mary Anne Pools Jean Wanless Diane Todd Nareen McNel Kathryn Tracy Kimmy Theling Jean Fuller Margaret Harris Margaret Baker Rene llardsandj Susan McPherson MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Caring Today Growing for Tomorrow