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msp itls going local wfth their food selecbon Julia Le METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP Hospital food doesn't have the greatest reputation, but Halton's hospitals hope to change that, saîd Greenbelt xý ~Fund CEO Burkhard Mausberg. Thanks to a $107,000 grant from the Greenbelt Fund and the Ontario government, he told guests gathered in Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital's (OTMH) Par- sons Pantry Cafeteria recently how Halton Healthcare Services (HHS> will be serving local food as well as devel- oping a variety of sandwiches using local deli meats at its cafeterias in Milton District, Georgetown and Oakville Trafalgary Memorial hospitals. «This project means providing local food options to healthcare facilities that can be replicated by other hos- pitals," said Mausberg. The result - more local food for Ontarians and a better patient, staff, and visitor experience7 The Greenbelt Fund, a non-profit organîzation created to support and enhance the viability, integrity and sus- tainability of agriculture in the 1.8 million acres of pro- tected lands surrounding the Golden Horseshoe and Ontario, has invested $7.4 million in 78 projects since its 2010 launch to support innovative food projects across From left, Greenbelt Fund CEO Burkhard Mausberg, Gordon Food Services Director of Marketing Jim Robinson, Halton Healthcare Ser- vices Director of Nutrition and Food Services Elma Hrapovich and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn show some of the Iocally-grown produce. Gam Poanln./Mgola WustMedla Group (Follow on fliTwhWhaloeiphotog) Ontario. Mausberg explained how every dollar invested in the projects has returned $4 to Ontariols economy. The Provinces total investments toward broader sec-IM plse t un. Te t *vial atRfi ' PtCnr Halton 1-lealthcare Make a Difference in Your Community Militaon Oakville Georgetown Hospitals Awarded EXEMPLARY STATUS by Accreditation Canada Contrib'Vute your voice and leadership The àalton Healthcaourvices Board of Dlrectors Halton Healthcare Services <HHS) is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal accountability and, most importantly safe quality patient cae. The organization's three communlty hospitals are integral ta the health and wellness of their communities and resolute about delivering responsive, safe and exceptional cere ta their patients. To ensure a healthy future and meet the needs of the growing population, HHS is building e new, state-of-the-art hospital in Oakvlle which is scheduled for completion in late 2015; Georgetown Hospital has undergone a significant expansion ta Its Emergency and Diagnostic lmaging Departments and is proceedlng with planning for future expansions; and, Milton District Hospital la In the midst of a major.expansion that wll significantly Increase the size of the facllty. Through an effective govemeance body Halton Healthcare Services' first priority Is ta understand the unique needs of aur diverse communities, ensure fiscal accountablity and safe quality patient cere. To complement the skilis mlx on aur Board, we are looking for an Individuel with expenience In provincial govemment marketing/public relations and expertise in the healthcare sector. As a well-connected individual residing or employed in the Regional Municipality of Haltan or Peel, you demonstrate an awareness of the speciflc issues and concems faclng these rapidly expanding communities. You will be bath an active voice of the Board of flirectors and a knowledgeable resource in govemmental affairs. Demonstrated flot-for-profit or corporate board expenience with forma govemance training are assets. With three major capital prajecis running concunrently, there has neyer been a greater need for strong community representation on our Board. HHS has retained Promeus Inc., to invite nominations and expressions of interest to fili the upcomlng Board vacancy. This advertisement is also posted an the HHS website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. If you have the passion and availability to refiect the face and character of our fast-growlng and diverse communities, please send a latter of interest and enquiry ta Judy Mandelman, or Heather Spiegel, Promeus Inc. et: resumnes@promeus.ca, quating Project: HHSBD-2014-03 P'RÔi M E U 8 I T