Orangeville, ON, June 17, 2010 – The 2010 Dr. David Scott Award was presented to Dr. Dan Mallin at Headwaters Health Care Centre’s Annual General Meeting for his work to improve local access to medical services for Dufferin-Caledon residents.

The Dr. David Scott Award is presented to an individual or group whose volunteer contributions have improved the overall health and well-being of our community. The recipient is selected by the hospital’s Board of Directors.

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Mallin opened his family practice in Grand Valley. His concern with providing local access to medical services led to the creation of the Highlands Health Network and the family health team which enabled the hiring of many health care providers including a Mental Health Therapist, a Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Nurse Practitioner, and a Respiratory Therapist. The Dufferin Area Family Health Team today includes Highlands Health Network, Orangeville Family Medical Centre, Fifth Avenue Medical Clinic and Grand Valley Medical-Dental Centre.

“Dr. Mallin was selected for his efforts to bring health services to rural areas and the meaningful impact those services have made for many individuals and families across our community,” says Louise Kindree, Chair, Board of Directors, Headwaters Health Care Centre. “His work to bring new health services to Grand Valley, including a pharmacy and a lab, has helped many young families and seniors who live in a community without public transportation or taxi service. Having one-stop medical care means a lot to all Dufferin area residents”.

Working with the hospital, the family health teams and the University of Toronto, Dr. Mallin created a Medical Residency Program that has contributed to the recruitment of nearly 10 new Family Physicians for Orangeville, Caledon and Grand Valley. 

"By bringing together the family physicians in the Family Health Team, Dr. Mallin has enabled greater after-hours access for patients and improved physician satisfaction,” says Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre.

Dr. Mallin devotes many hours to training residents, lecturing and demonstrating innovation and leadership. “He has contributed greatly to the well-being of residents of Dufferin,” says Boland.

The public is invited to provide comments and suggestions about hospital services. Please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre at 519.941.2702 ext. 2200.

About the Dr. David Scott Award
The Dr. David Scott Award was created in the fall of 1999 to recognize individuals or groups who have made an outstanding contribution to the overall health and well-being of the Dufferin-Caledon community.

Dr. David Scott is a graduate of medicine from the University of Toronto (1956), with a Fellowship in General Surgery (1962). He practiced general surgery in Orangeville from 1962 to 1997. A life-long resident of Orangeville, Dr. Scott has provided outstanding leadership in health care in our community, and currently serves as a key member of the Greater Dufferin Physician Search Committee.

About Headwaters Health Care Centre
Headwaters Health Care Centre serves more than 110,000 residents in Caledon, Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin County. Headwaters’ operates an 87 bed acute care hospital. Visit www.headwatershealth.ca.

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