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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 13, 2000 OTMH Q $ e le k a ti/u j j 5 0 c f Q Q o m n u u u ly 1 9 f 0 - 2 0 0 0 The year 2000 marks a half-century of operation of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Reynolds Street, now part of Halton Healthcare Services. In celebration of this golden anniversary, a brief history will be presented in the pages of the Oakville Beaver throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this overview of your hospital's development and the times in which it happened. I .... ChangeSy Challenges & OpportunitiesyThe M id 1990s " Science is organized know ledge. W is d o m is organized life." Im m an u el K an t German Philosopher ( 1 7 2 4 - 1804) ' n the middle o f the 1990s, the world seemed in great turmoil. There was unrest, civil war, invasions, terrorism, factional fighting, bombings, riots, ethnic cleansing, and generally a great am ount o f violence all over the world. Luckily, here at hom e things were m uch calmer, and it was business ........ . ................... as usual. uring the first half o f the 1990s, O TM H was consumed by major construction that would change the face of the hospital forever. In May of 1995, O TM H welcomed a new President and CEO , John Oliver. Prepared to meet the challenges healthcare in the 90s and beyond would bring, John Oliver knew it could be done by providing "a solid, visionary plan for the hospital with a clear understanding of what you want your hospital to be." W. H. (Bill) Polley, OTMH Board Chair, 1994 --1996. ayor Ann Mulvale declared September 1995 to be O TM H 3 Month, and on September 7th the hospital's doors were thrown open to the public for the Official Opening of the three-year $49 million dollar redevelopment and expansion program. Features of the new OTM H included: a new intensive care unit; six new operating theatres; a chapel and meditation room; central air conditioning; a retrofit with fibre optic cables; a new gastro-intestinal unit; an enlarged and enhanced cardiology/nuclear medicine unit; a new lobby, dining room, gift shop and food service preparation areas, as well as a retail drug store. In June of 1994, OTMH held a Donor Recognition event. Seen here are Ruth Anne Winter (left), 1994 --95 Vice Chair of the OTMH Board of Governors and Isobel Winnett, one of the early OTMH Auxiliary Members and the Auxiliary President twice, and an honourary member of the OTMH Charitable Corporation. An OTMH operating room scene, 1994. IN V IT A T IO N Jacques Deblois, Head Gardener at OTMH has been creating stunning floral displays on the hospital grounds since 1985. Jacques' creative flare and practicality are evident in the many varied, well-planned perennial beds. Of his work Jacques states, "If I can create something that is pleasant to look at and, if that garden can take one person's attention away from their pain, then I am happy." Our success is reflective of the contributions of many... 50th Anniversary Honorary Partron The Times 1994-1997 · Mel Gibson's Braveheart wins an Oscar for best picture. (1994) · Cigarette taxes are cut federally and provincially in an effort to curb a black market in cigarettes. (1994) · Baseball' s World Series is suspended due to a strike. Toronto Blue Jays are not able to "three-pete" after their 1992 and 1993 World Series wins. (1994) · The Tragically Hip win The Juno Award for Canadian Entertainer of the Year. (1995) · "Mad-cow disease" scare prompts the banning o f British beef. (1996) · Football's Grey Cup is won by the Toronto Argonauts, 1996 & 1997. Dr. Cam MacArthur The year 2000 marks half a century of operation of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Reynolds Street. The Board of Directors of Halton Healthcare Services invites you to attend our golden anniversary celebration. Please join us in the marquee. Sunday, October 15, 2000, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Complimentary Parking Coming Next: Contrary to popular belief about hospital food, OTMH's cuisine is very good. Seen here are the kitchen team at OTMH, 1994. From left to right: Rod Appleby, Richard Plante, Wayne Clarkson, Charlotte Wolfram and Chris Grant-O'Hanlon. S e ttin g o C o u rs e fo r th e F u tu re , T h e L a te 1 9 9 0 s H alto n H ealthcare S E · R · V I · C · F. · S While every effort is made to assure the accuracy of information contained herein, and that people are acknowledged for their contributions, due to the nature o f the material available, we regret if there are any errors or omissions. C a r in g T o d a y , G rrn v m g fo r If/m o m /ip