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wait times wilgo down mcguinty economist sunsuntribune a talk with the premier saturday april 22 2006 15 from page 1 hip and knee replacements and mri exams wait times for knee replace ments have gone down 19 per cent while hip replacements and cataract surgeries have both fallen by about 10 per cent he said while the median wait for cancer surgeries has dropped by about 8 per cent by provincial standards they have risen at southlake and markham stouf- fville hospitals almost all cancer surgeries have been completed within our wait time target of 84 days he said he admitted that might be cold comfort to cancer staff photosteve somerville ontario premier dalton mcguinty fields questions from york region newspaper group reporters thursday during a visit to the office and a discussion with staff regarding health care and growth while the median wait for cancer surgeries has dropped by about 8 per cent by provincial standards they have risen at southlake and markham stouffville hospitals patients and their families waiting for those operations and admitted the province had more work on its hands to reduce those times but he urged york residents to focus on the longterm trend which he said would see wait times continue to drop as for funding for a hospital in movie listings jswwws revws gp7 find that special something in the classifieds jbd read your favouritelii columnist then email ekrshfc i vaughan the only city of its size in canada without its own hospital mr- mcguinty wasnt making any promises well wait arid see what happens in terms of ongoing pressures he said the health policy not based on shortterm politics but the interests of meeting the longterm health needs of ontario he said the province has set up a website listing the wait times people can log on and check how long they will likely wait before they can receive various medical procedures at hospitals in their communities 7b check wait times in your communitygo to wwwhealthgpvonca for more on the premiers interview with the york region newspaper group including an interactive story go toyorkregioncom bachelor of education in adult education degree and certificate programs information sessions wednesday april 26 3 4 pm or 7 8 pm presidents boardroom room c221 progress campus centennial college 941 progress ave scarborough south of hwy 401 east off markham rd in cooperation with centennial college brock university offers bed in adult education degree and certificate programs study parttime to enhance your understanding and application of adult education pripciples and practices courses are offered on saturdays at centennial college or online the program is designed for those working or aspiring to work in adult learning environments including health care human resources business social services industry or formal academic settings applications are now being accepted for the fall 2006 session for application information for the bed in adult education visit our website at httpadultedbrockuca or call sandra at 9056885550 ext 4308 or email adultedbrockuca brock university community home assistance to seniors fit htrtg ihtfys i dl owe chats volwteers mm mmsba call 905 7133373 or 1866779048 extion 6051 wwwchatsonca hiringchatsonca ive tadl oge voell be tidl mm mmw