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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, May 3, 2013 | 12 Halton Physician Appreciation Week April 29 - May 3, 2013 Our thanks to Halton's physicians The week of April 29 to May 3, 2013 is Physician Appreciation Week in Halton. During this Gary Carr - Halton Regional Chair week, Halton Region and local hospitals recognize physicians for their contribution to our community. The week was originally designated in 2003 by the Halton Physician Recruitment program which aims to ensure that each and every resident in Halton has access to effective health services today and in the future. To achieve this goal, Halton works together with our Local Municipalities, physicians, local hospitals, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and others. This collaborative approach is paying off. Halton Region's Physician Recruitment program has helped bring 182 new family doctors to Halton since 2003. During Halton Physician Appreciation Week, we say a collective thank you to all of Halton's dedicated physicians. Halton's doctors work tirelessly year round, making a difference in every life they touch. Thanks to our physicians, Halton is a healthy and safe community, and a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. To see a list of newly recruited doctors who are accepting patients across Halton, visit www.halton.ca/newphysicians. To find out more about Halton Physician Appreciation Week or Halton Region's Physician Recruitment Program, dial 311 or visit www.haltondoctors.ca. Recognizing Halton Healthcare Services' Physicians "The level of physician engagement and clinical leadership at Halton Healthcare Services is exemplary. We have a very progressive team of dedicated specialists, family doctors, and hospitalists who are constantly raising the bar ­ by introducing new technologies, procedures and improved ways of delivering care. Their support has been invaluable in helping us grow our hospital's programs and services so we can better serve our communities." ­ Dr. Lorne Martin, Chief of Staff, Halton Healthcare Services "I continue to be very impressed with the way in which our physicians offer such high quality patient-focused care at Milton District Hospital (MDH). As key members of our healthcare team, their continued energy, dedication and commitment to excellence has been very inspiring. As we move forward with the long awaited and much needed expansion of MDH, I am confident that our valued physicians will be central in planning and shaping our expanded "state of the art facility". We are very fortunate indeed to have such a skilled and devoted group of physicians to help keep pace in our efforts to serve this growing community; long may it be so." ­ Janet Skupsky, Chief Milton District Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services "The physicians at Georgetown Hospital are known for both their compassion and commitment to excellence. Halton Hills and Georgetown Hospital are fortunate to have such an exceptionally dedicated and professional group of physicians caring for our community. The level of commitment, collaboration and expertise with which they provide patient-centred quality care is truly inspiring." Georgetown Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services "We have an extremely dynamic medical team at Halton Healthcare Services ­ one that is committed to their patients, our hospitals and our communities. Their clinical expertise and leadership is simply outstanding. Their professionalism, dedication and positive proactive approach ensures that the residents of our three communities receive the highest and safest quality of care." ­ Denise Hardenne, Executive Vice-President, Halton Healthcare Services Regional Municipality of Halton · Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca LPS-13044