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