News Releases - Archives
2022
Denise Hardenne, Halton Healthcare President & CEO Retiring in Spring 2023 – September 21, 2022
Milton Community Fund Supports Milton District Hospital’s Emergency Department – September 16, 2022
Halton Healthcare Advances Patient Care with First in Ontario Technology – September 14, 2022
Halton Healthcare Extends Support to Community Palliative Care – August 31, 2022
Halton Healthcare Announces New Senior Vice President Redevelopment, Facilities & Retail Operations – August 24, 2022
Introducing Al Coady, Senior Vice President Redevelopment, Facilities and Retail Operations – August 24, 2022
Halton Healthcare seeks volunteer Patient & Family Advisors to help improve the patient experience – August 15, 2022
Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association Donates $60,000– June 29, 2022
Halton Healthcare Board Announcements 2022– June 17, 2022
Georgetown Hospital COO Announcement– June 15, 2022
Introducing Monica Bettazzoni COO Georgetown Hospital– June 15, 2022
Mask Mandate Remains in Place– June 9, 2022
Halton Healthcare Introduces Joan Jickling, Senior Vice President Patient Engagement & Chief Nursing Executive – May 6, 2022
Measures Continue to Protect Patients, Families and Our Community – March 18, 2022
2021
Introducing Dr. Diana Carter, a new General Surgeon at Milton District Hospital – December 7, 2021
Halton Healthcare Named One of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2021 – December 7, 2021
SCOPE Program Launched in Halton – November 23, 2021
Dr. Christine Nicholas, Plastic Surgeon Joins Milton District Hospital – November 2, 2021
Dr. Alaya Yassein, Urologist Joins Georgetown Hospital – July 12, 2021
Contributing to the fight against COVID-19 – July 12, 2021
Post COVID-19 Syndrome Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic – June 25, 2021
COVID Care at Home – June 24, 2021
Halton Healthcare Board appointments – June 23, 2021
Musculoskeletal Rapid Access Clinic for Hips and Knees Provides Relief – June 9, 2021
VIDEO: VIDEO: Rapid Access Clinic (RAC): Gianna's Story
Halton Healthcare's Home Dialysis Program in the top five (5) in Ontario – May 18, 2021
VIDEO: Home Dialysis Program in the top five (5) in Ontario
Retired General Rick Hillier visits Halton Healthcare – April 1, 2021
Milton Community Fund Supports Milton District Hospital's Surgical Program – March 31, 2021
Halton Healthcare Pilots Accessible Wayfinding Technology at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital – March 29, 2021
On site COVID-19 Rapid Testing Device a "Game Changer" at Georgetown Hospital – February 4, 2021
Supporting the Provincial Pandemic Response – January 12, 2021
2020
News Release - Halton Healthcare administers first Covid-19 Vaccine in Halton – December 22, 2020
News Release - Halton Healthcare announces Vaccination Centre at OTMH – December 18, 2020
News Release - Visiting Restrictions – November 26, 2020
News Release - Visiting Restrictions – November 23, 2020
Halton Healthcare Wins Digital Transformation Award – October 7, 2020
Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association Donates $65,000 – September 25, 2020
Halton Healthcare’s Work-Fit Total Therapy wins the 2020 Consumers Choice Award – August 25, 2020
Restarting Scheduled Care at Halton Healthcare Hospitals – June 30, 2020
Booking COVID-19 tests at the Halton Healthcare Assessment Centres – June 1, 2020
Halton Healthcare helps patients and families stay connected – May 6, 2020
Expressions of Clinical Well-being Art Exhibit at Halton Healthcare – February 24, 2020
Milton District Hospital Volunteer Awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers – January 30, 2020
Milton Community Fund Helps Improve Patient Care at Milton District Hospital – January 29, 2020
2019
Halton Healthcare and iMD Health Partnership Enhances Online Patient Education – December 17, 2019
Halton Healthcare Receives Leadership Award for Dementia Care for Third Year in a Row – November 27, 2019
Two New Oncologists join Halton Healthcare – September 19, 2019
Halton Healthcare's Nephrology Program Recognized for Outstanding Partnership – August 1, 2019
Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association Donates $1,030,000 – July 30, 2019
Halton Healthcare Hospitals Provide Patients with Online Access to their Medical Imaging – July 30, 2019
Connected Care Halton OHT Receives Green Light to Submit Full Application – July 22, 2019
Join us for the Farmer's Market at the Hospital this Summer! – June 26, 2019
Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association Donates $75,000 – June 10, 2019
Milton District Hospital Auxiliary Donates $150,000 – June 3, 2019
Halton Healthcare Recruiting Housekeeping Staff at OTMH – May 21, 2019
Halton Healthcare Recruiting Registered Nurses and Housekeepers – May 9, 2019
New Art Exhibition is launched at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital – April 23, 2019
A public showing of SCREENAGERS: Understanding the impacts of screen time on youth and families – April 16, 2019
Inpatient Room Service Now Available at Georgetown Hospital – April 12, 2019
Milton Community Fund Helps Improve Care at Milton District Hospital – April 9, 2019
New Rapid Access Clinic for Hip and Knee Arthritis Patients – March 19, 2019
Halton Healthcare Receives $1.9M in Infrastructure Funding – January 25, 2019
OTMH Breastfeeding Clinic Celebrates 25th Anniversary – January 25, 2019
2018
Halton Healthcare seeking voluteers at all three hospitals - January 11, 2019
Milton District Hospital Certified Gold for Being "Green" - November 19, 2018
Dr. Brian Watada named Regional Family Physician of the Year - November, 2018
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Receives International Recognition for Surgical Patient Care - November 7, 2018
Halton Healthcare Receives Prestigious Ingenious Award - November 7, 2018
Halton Healthcare Receives Leadership Award for Dementia Care and Education - October 31, 2018
Milton Hospital Expansion Wins Silver Infrastructure Award - October 23, 2018
Halton Healthcare Hosts Staff Event to Share Emotional, Social and Ethical Challenges Faced by Healthcare Workers - October 23, 2018
Halton Healthcare Awarded 'Accreditation with Exemplary Standing' - June 15, 2018
Halton Healthcare Hospitals Serve Up More Fresh Local Food - May 1, 2018
Milton's Community Fund Helps Purchase Additional Equipment at MDH - April 23, 2018
New Pediatric Clinic Open in Halton Hills Supporting Children and Families - March 16, 2018
2017
Halton Healthcare Regional Beds announcement - December 19, 2017
Ontario Reducing Carbon Footprint, Boosting Care at Hospitals in Milton - December 8, 2017
Pacemaker Clinic at OTMH Celebrates 35th Anniversary - November 22, 2017
Public Session on Osteoporosis: "Be Unbreakable" - October 24, 2017
Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association donates $300,000 - October 17, 2017
Milton District Hospital Auxiliary raises $436,000 toward MDH Expansion - October 17, 2017
Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association presents largest donation - October 17, 2017
Bringing High-Quality Health Care Closer to Home in Milton - Sept 29, 2017
Media Alert: Educating the public about Breast Reconstruction during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Sept 21, 2017
OTMH Hosts Teen Mental Health Information Night - Sept 12, 2017
Call to Order Room Service Expands to Milton District Hospital - July 31, 2017
Repairs and upgrades coming to Halton hospitals this year - July 13, 2017
Halton Healthcare hosts Local Food Expo on June 8th at OTMH - May 24, 2017
Halton Healthcare seeking daytime volunteers at Milton District Hospital: Attend an Information Session - May 19, 2017
Halton Healthcare to get $15,698,549 boost from 2017 provinical budget - May 5, 2017
Wills Gone Wild Part 2 - Will Power! - May 2, 2017
McHappy Day supports Georgetown Hospital on May 3, 2017 - April 20, 2017
Upcoming Parking and Entrance Changes at Milton District Hospital - April 19, 2017
OTMH Hosts Kidney Donor Transplant Information Night - April 18, 2017
Upgraded Emergency Department Equipment Helping to Enhance the Patient Experience at Milton District Hospital - April 18, 2017
Halton Healthcare to receive four-year lab accreditation award - March 8, 2017
Midwifery services at Milton District Hospital give expectant moms more care options - February 22, 2017
Halton Healthcare hospitals respond to increased patient activity - January 17, 2017
2016
Halton Healthcare seeking volunteers for all three community hospitals - December 21, 2016
Microsoft and TD executives among recent appointees to Halton Healthcare Board of Directors - October 21, 2016
Halton Healthcare to host free "Mammothon" breast screening event at Georgetown, Milton and Oakville Hospitals - October 6, 2016
Georgetown Hospital Foundation hosts Candid Conversations: A Women's health Forum - August 22, 2016
Eagle Ridge Golf Club hosts Community Golf Day in support of Georgetown Hospital - July 25, 2016
Halton Healthcare Receives over $920K in Energy Efficient Incentives at OTMH - June 17, 2016
Major Construction Milestone Reached at Milton District Hospital - June 3, 2016
Obstetrics Service Re-Launches at Georgetown Hospital - April 22, 2016
OTMH Launching Hospital Elder Life Program as an Innovative Approach to Care for Older Adults - March 31, 2016
Georgetown Hospital Foundation and Halton Healthcare hosts Diabetes Friendly South Asian Cooking Seminar - March 24, 2016
2016 Scaramouche Gala for Georgetown Hospital will be the last of its kind - March 16, 2016
The Milton Community Funds helps Halton Healthcare purchase the latest laboratory equipment for Milton District Hospital - February 25, 2016
Halton Healthcare officially relocates its Sky of Stars Baby Wall to new OTMH - February 16, 2016
Georgetown Hospital Foundation Hosts Breakfasts in Acton and Georgetown - February 2, 2016
Halton Healthcare Receives Provincial Quality Workplace Award - January 18, 2016
Fit for Life and Tim Horton's Combination Outlet Opens at Georgetown Hospital - January 11, 2016
New Patient Discharge Lounge Opens at Oakville Hospital - January 5, 2016
2015
Halton Healthcare Mourns the Loss of Long-time Executive Director, Lillian (Joy) Parsons - December 26, 2015
Halton Healthcare Enhances Website to Help Patients and Visitors Navigate OTMH - December 16, 2015
Radiation Consultation Clinic opens at Oakvilel Hospital Early 2016 - August 6, 2015
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital sets move day for December 13, 2015 - August 4, 2015
The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Associations receives grant to enhance hospital SMILE Program - July 24, 2015
Ontario Investing up to $501 Million to Expand and Modernize Milton District Hospital - June 24, 2015
The Milton Community Fund helps Halton Healthcare purchase vital surgical equipment for Milton District Hospital - April 22, 2015
Halton Healthcare seeks volunteer Patient and Family Advisors to provide healthcare consumer perspectives - April 21, 2015
Halton Healthcare honours volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week - April 14, 2015
Contract Awarded for Milton District Hospital Expansion Project - March 30, 2015
Greenbelt Fund honours Halton Healthcare as Local Food Champions for public sector leadership project - March 30, 2015
Introducing Dr. Amir Sheik-Yousouf, Milton District Hospital’s new Internist - March 27, 2015
Halton Healthcare seeks community input into new Strategic Plan: Pathway 2020 - March 12, 2015
Ontario Improving Care for Patients with Greatest Needs in the Mississauga Halton LHIN - January 29, 2015
Preferred Proponent Selected For Milton District Hospital Expansion - January 20, 2015
2014
Influenza A Outbreak Over at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - December 29, 2014
HHS Declares an Influenza A Outbreak at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - December 17, 2014
Local EPCM firm will install state-of-the-art solar power system at the new Oakville Hospital - December 9, 2014
Dr. Justin Busse named Associate Chief of Staff for Georgetown Hospital - November 19, 2014
Halton Healthcare Services Awarded NICHE “Exemplar” Status - November 12, 2014
HHS Commended for Innovative Capital Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement Processes - November 4, 2014
Request For Proposals Stage Closed For Expansion of Milton District Hospital - October 21, 2014
HHS Celebrates Quality & Patient Safety Initiatives - October 20, 2014
RBC to Donate $425,000 to Hospital Expansion - October 16, 2014
Milton District Hospital Holds Recruitment Fair For Experienced Registered Nurses - October 15, 2014
HHS Is Holding Volunteer Gift Shop Recruitment Fair This Weekend - September 24, 2014
HHS Wins Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Grower's First Local Food Week... - September 23, 2014
Georgetown Hospital Celebrates Local Share Partners - September 18, 2014
HHS Hosts Fall Food Expos During Ontario Agricultural Week - September 15, 2014
CN to Donate $300,000 to Milton District Hospital Expansion - September 15, 2014
HHS Accepts ALS Bucket Challenge - September 10, 2014
HHS Introduces Guest Meals at Oakville Hospital - September 4, 2014
HHS 2014/15 Board Announcements - August 29, 2014
Ontario Breast Screening Program Expands at HHS - August 25, 2014
HHS Is Looking For Retail Vendors For New Oakville Hospital - August 5, 2014
Milton District Hospital Donates $43,000.01 to Halton Healthcare Services - July 21, 2014
Dr. Aliya Khan: Recipient of Hypoparathyroidism Award - July 21, 2014
Celebrating Local Food Week at HHS - May 30, 2014
New President & CEO Announced for Halton Healthcare Services - May 26, 2014
Shortlisted Companies Invited to Bid on MDH Expansion - April 12, 2014
Interim President & CEO Announced For HHS - March 28, 2014
HHS Employees Participate in TGLN Organ Donation Drive - March 6, 2014
Update on C.diff at OTMH - March 5, 2014
Scabies Outbreak at OTMH - February 7, 2014
HHS Tracks Increase in C.diff at OTMH - January 29, 2014
More Local Flavour Added to Hospital Meals - January 31, 2014
Companies Shortlisted For Milton District Hospital Expansion - January 29, 2014
2013
HHS Cafeterias Awarded Eat Smart! Award for Third Consecutive Year - December 2013
Province Awards Halton Healthcare Services With Gold - December 2013
Georgetown Hospital CT Scanner to Begin Scanning Patients in December - November 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Launches New Talent Network - November 2013
HHS First Canadian Hospital To Be Awarded NICHE “Exemplar” Status - November 2013
OHVA Strengthens Community Engagement With Launch of New Website - November 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Recognized as ECRI Award Finalist - November 2013
John Oliver, HHS President & CEO Retiring in April 2014 - October 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Accredited with Exemplary Status - October 2013
New Emergency Department at Georgetown Hospital Now Open - October 2013
Urology Surgical Services Continue to Grow at Milton District Hospital - September 2013
Request For Qualifications Issued For Milton District Hospital Redevelopment - September 2013
HHS Receives Four Year Laboratory Accreditation Award - July 2013
Appointments to the 2013/14 Halton Healthcare Services Board of Directors - July 2013
Halton Healthcare Receives $2.4 Million In Provincial Transitional Funding - July 2013
MPP Kevin Flynn Visits With Nurses at OTMH - June 2013
MPP Ted Chudleigh Visits With Staff At Milton District Hospital - June 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Accredited With Commendation - June 2013
Chronicles of Future's Past Photo Exhibit at OTMH - June 2013
Land Purchase Increases Size Of Hospital Property - May 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Receives A MOREOB™ Recognition Award - May 2013
Halton Healthcare Services Launches Redesigned Website - April 2013
Safer Medication Dispensing At Halton Healthcare Services - February 2013
2012
Milton Hospital Expansion Launches Into Next Stage of Planning - October 2012
New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnet Arrives at Oakville Hospital - August 2012
New Innovative Computerized Cardiac Stress Testing System at MDH - July 2012
Halton Healthcare Services Welcomes Orthopaedic Surgeons to Georgetown Hospital - July 2012
Laying the Foundation For The Future of Healthcare in Oakville - June 2012
Groundbreaking Celebration Marks Start of Construction at GH - May 2012
A ‘Flock of Cranes’ Arrive at New Oakville Hospital site - May 2012
Dr. Aliya Khan Receives ISCD's Instructor of The Year Award - April 2012
Minister of Health Visits Milton District Hospital - April 2012
National Advance Care Planning Day - April 2012
HHS Upgrades Angiography-Interventional Suite in Oakville - March 2012
Halton Healthcare Services Adds a Second MRI at OTMH - February 2012
2011
HHS to Implement New Medication System - December 2011
HHS Receives PLATINUM Quality Healthcare Workplace Award - November 2011
HHS Introduces New Board Members - November 2011
HHS Introduces New Food Services Model at OTMH - September 2011
HHS: New Affiliated Clinical Training Site for McMaster University - July 2011
New MRI to Benefit Families in Oakville and Surrounding Area - July 2011
Fred Helson Donates $1 million to Georgetown Hospital - June 2011
Request for Proposals Stage Closed for New Oakville Hospital Project - February 2011
Town to engage Ministry in discussion about GH expansion - February 2011
2010
HHS Receives Provincial Award - December 2010
HHS Participates in Provincial Infrastructure Consultations - August 2010
Patient Safety at HHS - July 2010
Halton Healthcare Services 2010 Annual Meeting - June 2010
Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association Welcomes New President - June 2010
HHS Posts Patient Safety Data - April 2010
New Oakville Hospital One Step Closer - April 2010
MDH purchases new birthing bed with Milton Community Fund Donation - April 2010