Headwaters Health Care Centre Improves Workplace Safety

Orangeville, ON, March 9, 2010 – At the February Board of Directors meeting Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health provided an overview of WDGHU's preventative health programs and shared the demographic profile and health status challenges experienced in our communities (including Shelburne, Grand Valley and Orangeville).

Dr. Paul Martin-Smith was approved as Chief of the Department of Medicine. The Board also granted privileges to Dr. Hari Priya Akula of Grand Valley and Dr. James McInnis.

The hospital reported its focus on workplace safety has resulted in a reduction in staff incidents. "By educating staff and management on workplace safety, we are all more aware of preventing accidents from happening. Thanks to everyone for their efforts," says Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre.

The Board of Directors is seeking applications for two vacant board positions. Those interested in applying should contact Donna Hyatt at 519.941.2410 ext. 2201 for more information. A professional accounting designation or business background is a preferred skill set.

The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:15 pm in the boardroom at Headwaters Health Care Centre.

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 Headwaters Health Care Centre
Headwaters Health Care Centre serves more than 110,000 residents in Caledon, Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin County. The hospital operates two sites – Headwaters Orangeville, a 74 bed acute care hospital and Headwaters Shelburne, a 26 bed complex continuing care hospital. Visit www.headwatershealth.ca.

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