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Milton Community Fund Supports Access to Surgical Procedures at Milton District Hospital

September 21, 2023

Milton ON - Another generous grant from the Milton Community Fund will continue to help Milton District Hospital (MDH) respond to the growing needs of its ever-expanding community. This year’s grant of $43,042, will support the hospital in purchasing an additional lntelliVue Patient Monitor MX 750 which is used to monitor patients’ vital signs during day surgeries and endoscopy procedures (i.e. colonoscopy, gastroscopy). Having this supplementary patient monitor will enhance the hospital’s ability to keep up with the increasing demand for both day surgeries and endoscopic procedures. It will also provide a backup for current equipment.

“Timely testing and surgical intervention is key to ensuring the best outcome possible for our patients. Having ready access to these specialized patient monitors is crucial as we continue to accommodate our growing patient population. It will enable us to better utilize our existing surgical and day procedure spaces so we can conduct more surgical and endoscopy procedures,” explains Dr. Kevin Kwan, MDH Chief of Surgery.

“We are always grateful for the funding provided by the Milton Community Fund. Over the years, this fund has helped us purchase vital pieces of medical equipment,” notes Janet Skupsky, Chief Operating Officer at Milton District Hospital. “This year’s donation means our community members will have increased access to endoscopies and surgical procedures, close to home.”

“These grants provide us the ability to better serve our ever-growing community and may reduce surgical wait times,” concludes Dr. Kwan. “We thank the Town of Milton for helping provide our medical teams with the tools they need to provide the best possible care to our patients.”

The Milton Community Fund was established in 2001 to distribute a portion of the funds that the Town received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (Mohawk location).

For more information visit www.haltonhealthcare.com.