Tho Canadian Chamninn Fndrau Nnvamhar 9R 0ff~1 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL- We woidd lie to thankour sponsors, Halton AWofmoiv, BiliCume, Robert (Pie) Lee Irwrace, McCaglInsurtwe Lt and McKeKocher Fweral Home Li for their wonderful support and generosity. Internai Audit of Infection Control Practices ut HHS Halton Heaithoare has initlated a campiete audit of ail Its Infection contrai pracices thraughout the varlous clinical, diagnostic and processing areas. This audit Is being con- ducted by the Hospital's infection contrai specaists ta enhance aur infection prevention, contrai and sterilizallan pracesses. This audit wiii be submitted ta the MlnIstry of Health and Lang-Term Care (MOHLTC) by January 9th, 2004. The Hospital has aiready reviewed the equipment used for the paricular trans-rectal prostate biopsy procedure Iden- tified as probiematic at Sunnybraok and Women's Cailege Heaith Sciences Centre ln Toronto. 'We are confident that the sterilization and disinfectIon methods used for this speclfic pracedure meet bath the current Heaith Canada Infection contrai guidelines and the guldelines issued by the manufacturer,' says John Oliver, HHS President and CEO. Over the coming weeks, the Hospital wli continue its audit of ail of its Infection contrai praclIces and wIii keep aur patients and the public informed of any deveiopments reiated ta the cieanlng, disinfecting & sterIlizatian process. In the meantime, if yau have any concerns regarding the trans-rectal prostate biopsy pracedures yau can contact us by caiiing aur confidienil telephone Une at 905.-338- 4601, option #6. A Commitm.nt to Womený's HeuIth Milton now has its first medicai centre dedicated ta the unique heaithcare needs of women - the Mlon Centre for Women's H.alth. Appolntments may be mode through your Famliy Physician or by cantactng the ciinic dlreclly. Dr. Gien Hunter, Obstetrician/Gynecoogist Dr. Mellody. Rajaslngham, Obstetrilan/Gynecoogist Dr. Valentina Cvet, Obstetrlan/Gynecoogist Dr. Carolyn Malec, Clinicai Associate In Women's Heaith Milton Centre for Women's Health 311 Commercial Street, #208 905-875-2280 Good News for MiItonfs Physician Recruitment Initiative The Minlstry of Heaith and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) hais approved the Town of Milton for an Increase ln deuignotton of seven Famiiy Physidlans through the Underserviced Area Program (UJAP). The Town has been identlfied as requirlng 30 Famiiy Physicians, and Milton currenlly has 25. One of the main benefits 0f the UJAP designallon is their Free Tuition Program which reimburses eligibie physicians for their medicai school tulilan fees If they agree ta work In Milton for a designated number of years. ibis Initiative wiii heip us greatiy ln aur physician recrultment efforts. For more Information on this program, please con- tact Lorraine Rohm at 905-338-4147. For a current 11sf of Milaon FamIIy Physiclans acc.ptng new patients, coll 905-878-2383, extl. 5021, or log onto www.hal- tonhealtc»r.com. wwwhaIonealhae.com COME JOIN US.." ....at the IightIng of aur Wree of Caidng at the treats, and musical entertalnment pravldex Milton District Hospital. Came see how bdght thie Milton Choristers aur tre. wlI b. ffiis season, share holiday Milin Distic aMoplai, Tu.sday, December 9lh, 2003, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 30 De"r Roaid Eat -FREE PARiMNG" OH CHRISTMAS TRIE, OH CHRISTMAS TRIE Frank Ruhi wlI be seiilng 6' to 7' spruce at 0 cost of $20. Please coui 905-878-9200 Chrlstmas trees at his farm on 6607 Rrs Une, befare plckup, Ail proceeds tomte MIDH Milan (Il km southof the Hospftai. The trees Foundallon, wili b. availabie tram December 5th. A&P Andrew's Scenkc Acres Dorothy's Aleralon Donna Couler FabrIellnd Foodport Foxwood Greenhouses Ud. The Harrop Art Galery Hellen Stroud Kwik Kopy La Rose Udcoery Loblaws Miton Market Malyn Remk*So P. V'ider Dussen Greenhous vos Raid Ltd. Thank yau to the many volunteers, hospitai staff, and vendors who supported our event ond mode if possible. Drap In and visit aur beautifu Glit Shop, and see aur wonderfui home decarations, and glft selectIon for the festive season. ~4 fo~u« ~ a o u(t ~ ~ & <Lovata /~Od ~ &ôr' Halton Healthcare MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Caring Today Growing for Tomorrow I _______ ____________