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By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Much like Mark Twain, reports of the Grimsby GO station’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says reports the planning of the Grimsby GO station have not been “stopped”, rather, it has been altered to make it more economically viable. A letter released last week by Phil Verster, president of Metrolinx - the body which oversees GO transit - noted that his organization has been informed the government wants to seek pubic-private partnerships to build Ho-Ho-Holidays! GO stations. They say No, that is not Premier Doug Ford behind that beard. It was a big week in Niagara West with a positive this move not only will announcement on the future of WLMH and Santa made his initial appearances, including closing out save taxpayers money, Saturday’s Grimsby’s nighttime parade. For full coverage, please see Pages 10-11. McDonald - Photo See GO, Page 3
Prompt WLMH rebuild pushed by premier All current services to remain at WLMH, but door left ajar for long-term closure of ORs By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Premier Doug Ford was emphatic. “I am here today to commit to the good people of West Niagara that we are going to build you a new hospital,” Ford proclaimed last Wednesday morning. Ford made the proclamation at a press conference held in a basement meeting
room at WLMH, accompanied by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott, Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton and Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. A key part of the announcement, too, was Elliott stating definitively all current services at WLMH will remain. Ford, who spent part of
the morning touring the facilty and visiting with staff and patients, said the longawaited rebuild is long overdue. “Our government has made it a priority to end hallway healthcare,” said Ford. “That’s why we are here today, to help the folks here in Grimsby and around West Niagara to have better ac-
cess to high-quality health care they deserve.” He credited the staff with working through difficult conditions to deliver the best possible care. “You have the best front line health care staff. I had an opportunity to meet the nurses, the doctors the support workers here in Niagara. They are all fantastic See REBUILD, Page 2
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From Page 1 people but need a facility that helps you do your job the best way you can,” said Ford. “As a first step, we will invest a half-a-million dollars to kick off the planning process. This will be the first step to building a new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital right here at this location so that these doctors, the nurses and other staff can keep delivering exceptional health care to families and people in West Niagara for generations to come.” The $500,000 grant is to help cover the planning of the design phase of the rebuild process, noted Elliott. She also added that an additional $8.5 million - following through on funding the previous Liberal government made but never paid out - will cover the cost of some major upgrades on HVAC and other infrastructure needed in the short term. This funding is not for the operating room renovation proposed by Hamilton Health Sciences officials. “Our government takes the health and safety of Ontario’s patients very seriously. That’s why we are also signalling our commitment to this hospital and its service relocations that may be necessary, if any, will be part of the redevelopment process for the community and will be temporary - and I mean that,” said Elliott. “If they even need it in the future, any plans to relocate services permanently or for
In an unprecedented showing of political fire power (L to R) Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott, Premier Doug Ford, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff and Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton were all on hand to announce their support to accelerate the WLMH rebuild process. Williscraft - Photo a long period of time as of Jan. 1 will not be moving forward.” Ford said the response from the community played a significant role in getting the attention of his government and credited Oosterhoff for his commitment to get something done. “I came out here. I drove around the hospital. I talked to over 100-and-some-odd people that day and I have never seen a community so passionate about a hospital anywhere in Ontario. I’ve visited a lot of communities, a lot of hospitals and then you look at it, and the conditions that these nurses and doctors and front line health care workers work in, just walking
down the hallways, this is a 75-year-old hospital,” said Ford, noting earlier he noticed all the Save & Rebuild signs as he came into town. Since the initial announcement Oct. 22 which proposed a 27-month closure of the operating rooms at WLMH, which would also lead to the transfer of obstetrics services, HHS officials and hospital staff struck a committee to seek a worka-round option to a possible closure. No findings have been released as yet, but HHS officials appreciate the funds to improve conditions and help advance on the next step of the rebuild. “HHS is thankful for the
government’s support of our West Lincoln Memorial Hospital site. This funding will help fix several very important infrastructure issues at the facility and help support our committed nurses, doctors and medical staff to provide the care that the patients and families of West Niagara deserve and expect at WLMH. At the same time, we are able to keep moving forward on the planning to rebuild the site to ensure its future for decades to come,” said Rob MacIsaac, HHS president and CEO. While Ford noted no firm time could be established as there are major steps of process to follow, he said the work could not get started
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fast enough for him. “I’m looking forward to the results after we get this construction done,” he said. For Citizens’ Action Committee co-chair Tony Joosse, the announcement is exciting, but there is still a lot of work to be done. “Keep those signs on your lawn. We need to make sure those services are not transferred for any major length of time,” said Joosse. “WLMH is open for business, so keep using our hospital and continue with donations for today and the future. The political will is finally there. That message was loud and clear, we need this rebuild without cutting or shifting any services.”
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From Page 1 but it will ensure local buy in. “The reality is we are in dire financial straits and any way that we can utilize private partnerships in removing some of the burden on taxpayers while still proviiding services which are needed is good news for taxpayers and good news for Niagara,” said Oosterhoff. “They want privatepublic partnerships on all builds across Ni-
agara to ensure this is a cost that is shared,” said Oosterhoff noting the governement wants to see buy-in from the communities. We don’t want the cost solely on the backs of taxpayers.” GO expansion to Grimsby was initially projected to launch in 2021. Oosterhoff said he was unsure of what the impact will be on the launch but noted the process has not stopped, but added
that it will be different. “(A stoppage) is not born out by the letter from Metrolinx or the conversations I have had with the Ministry of Transportation,” said Oosterhoff. With site issues already materializing for the initially proposed site on the South Service Road at Casablanca Boulevard, it is expected Metrolinx will target a location on the south side of the rail tracks for the station.
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St. Helen Bingo – Dec. 6th at 11 am at the Beamsville Legion jackpot is $1100, Nov. 30th at 7 pm at St. Helen’s Church jackpot is $1700. Also thousands of dollars in cash prizes every week. Admission is free. Hot food available. Info: 905-562-7427. BR. 393 Smithville Legion – 2018 Events. Tues. – Sun. Free Pool Open to Close. Tues. Nights Teen Pool Night (Free) 7 pm- 9 pm. Tues. Cribbage 2-4 pm. Thurs. Euchre 2-4 pm. Thurs. Bingo is back weekly. 5:30 pm Shutters, 6:30 pm. Regular Bingo. ($1/hd) you do not have to be a legion member to participate everybody welcome. Kids Program In Session Fantasy of Trees at Grimsby Museum, 6 Murray St., Grimsby Nov. 23 to Dec. 9. Noon – 5 pm. Sat., Sun., Tues. Noon to 8 pm. Wed., Thurs., Fri. Raffle for beautiful trees and other festive items. Fantasy of Trees ends Sun., Dec. 9 at 4 pm. with draw at 4:15 pm. Grimsby Museum, 905-945 5292, www. fantasyoftrees.ca “Catch The Ace” - “Catch The Ace” @ Beamsville Legion Br. 612. Tickets on sale 6-8 pm. Draw @ 8:30 pm. Jackpot starts @ $8175.00. Food available 5-8 pm. For info call 904-563-4612. Elves on the Library Shelves Sat. Dec. 1 – Sat. Dec. 15, during library hours at Lincoln Public Library – 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville Lincoln Public Library – 4080 John Charles Boulevard, Vineland. Our elves cause mischief in the libraries! Each day, find the holiday item they have hidden to get your passport stamped. Free program Santa Claus Kids Christmas Program Children ages 3-9 are invited to the Erland Lee Museum (552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek) for a day of Christmas fun! From 12:30 or 2 pm December 1st, 15th, and 16th. There will be lots
of fun activities including stories, games, crafts, and treats. Admission is $5 per child . Call 905-6622691. Beamsville Badminton Club Meets every Mon. and Wed. evening from 8-10 pm at Beamsville District Secondary School. All skill levels welcome. Info call Anne at 905-309-0922 or just show up with gym clothes and a racquet! Next dates: Dec. 3 and 6. Candlelight Tours Open House 7-9 Dec. 7, 2018 Come in from the cold and experience the Manor by candlelight, Live harp music. Wine & Cheese-Appetizers. $35. registration 289-235-7755 or info@nellesmanor.ca Alzheimer Society And Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers Brain Wave café. Thurs., Dec. 7th from 1:30 – 3 pm a drop in program at Mountainview Church in Grimsby. Coordinators and volunteers will be on hand to facilitate programs to members of the community and their caregivers who are living with dementia. Info: (905)309-5071 or email info. rcvv@gmail.com Ham & Turkey Roll at the Beamsville Legion Fri. Dec. 7th at 7 pm. 5545 King Street • 905-563-4612 Everyone Welcome & Bring a Friend WLM Auxiliary’s Breakfast with Santa - Sat., Dec. 8, Peach King Centre, 8 am. Raising money for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Good food, music, Santa’s Closet and, of course, Santa. Tickets at the Auxiliary office or at the door. $5 each or $20 for a family (max 5 people). Door opens at 8 am. All are welcome. ‘Lunch is on Us!’ – Sat. Dec. 8 at First Baptist Church, Beamsville (corner Mountain & Beam Sts). Free community lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. All Welcome! Andante Celtic Singers present “Heaven Everywhere” A celebra-
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tion of Christmas. Fri. Dec. 7 at 7 pm and Sat. Dec 8th at 2 pm. At St. Alban’s Anglican Church 4341 Ontario Street Beamsville. Tickets $15 call 905-309-5490 email andantecelticsingers@gmail.com. Old Time Christmas Scott Woods Concert. Fiddle Champion. Sat. Dec. 8th at 2 pm at Providence Christian Reformed Church (4845 King Street, Beamsville Proceeds support Rose Cottage Visiting volunteers. Tickets can be purchased at RCVV (148 Central Ave. Grimsby) or at Newsnow $25 per ticket (1 Mountain Street, Grimsby) info call 905-309-5071 Quintessence String Ensemble with soprano, Cosset Gritter present… “Buon Natal” … A Multilingual Christmas. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Grimsby, Dec. 8th at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite for a discount or at the door. Family package available. More details at: www.quintessencensemble. Christmas Concert to benefit the WLM Hospital Foundation on Sat. Dec. 8th, 7:30 pm. Hosanna Choir featuring Andre Knevel, Ryan Vander Berg, Naomi Van Manen, & Suzanne Schaafsma @ Mountainview CRC, 290 Main St. E. Grimsby. Tickets $15 pp or $35 per family, available @ Dutch Shop or @ the door. Festive Holiday Centrepiece Sat. Dec. 8th: 10 am-Noon, our ever popular returns! This lovely floral arrangement with fresh greens lasts throughout the holiday season! Cost is TBA. Carriage House of the Erland Lee Museum Home, 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek Coffee, tea, and goodies . Pre-registration is required. 905662-2691 or erlandleehome@ fwio.on.ca Christmas Concert: Dec. 9th at 7:30 at St. Andrews United Church (5645 Morrison St. Niagara Falls. Sharing the season
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Dunstall gets Grimsby council off to odd start By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Saying he did not receive his “due process” Grimsby Ald. John Dunstall resigned from his two committee positions before the committees were even struck at the inaugural meeting of the newly elected council. While taxpayers had made a clear statement hoping the antics of the previous council would be dissolved by installing seven newbies of a possible nine, that does not seem to be the case. After Ald. Lianne Vardy and Ald. Reg Freake stepped up to take on additional responsibilites on the Public Works and Recreation Services committees, the slate was set and approved. Dunstall said after the meeting he should have been made chair of Finance & Admin Committee - and noted he had submitted such a request - since he is a secondterm alderman. Mayor Jeff Jordan said not everyone gets the positions they want and the matter was not helped any since Dunstall opted to not attend two planned meetings to establish committee positions. “John was asked to both meetings. He chose not to attend,” said Mayor Jeff Jordan, adding that when committee posi-
tions were decided, “Both Dave Sharpe and Kevin Ritchie had to make sacrifices.” Ald. Dave Kadwell, who is entering his fourth term on council, said he, too, has had years where he didn’t get the committee positions he wanted, but he has never heard of an elected official quitting before they started. “This event was a first that I have ever witnessed, Dunstall pulling this stunt in all my terms. It’s unfortunate he didn’t attend any of our get togethers/ meetings that he was invited to,” said Kadwell. “We had two prescheduled meetings for council priorities purposes and one of the items for discussion was putting our four committees in order, where I believe all were invited.” He added the meetings were held in accordance with the Municipal Act as the majority of attendees had not been sworn in yet. “Just to reflect on the past term, Ald. Steve Berry and I wanted to be Chair of Public Works. Council voted and Berry was Chair. I accepted the decision,” noted Kadwell. Dunstall noted that “things can change”, and because he is not a committee member does not mean he cannot attend committee meetings.
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Mayor Bob Bentley has been named as a Paul Harris Fellow. Celebrating Monday night at town hall, Grimsby Rotary@Noon members (left to right): Bob Beasley, secretary; Reg Madison, past district governor of Rotary ; Elaine Kelly; Ross McCallum, treasurer; Kim Bentley; Mayor Bentley; Carolyn Webb, president; Marlee Diehl, past district governor of Rotary; Jim Vanroon; Sharon Coxon, community service; and Keith Penfold, club service. McDonald - Photo
Bentley named Paul Harris Fellow Bob Bentley, the longest-serving mayor in the history of Grimsby, has been named as a Paul Harris Fellow. The award is the highest award bestowed by Rotary, for his ‘Service Above Self’ and outstanding contributions to the community. The former mayor’s family, friends, political colleagues, Grimsby Rotary@ Noon members and even a few developers he had persuad-
ed to donate plots of land for Habitat for Humanity projects gathered at the municipal offices Monday night to offer congratulations on the prestigious award. Ross McCallum, master of ceremonies, called Bentley “the ideal candidate for a Harris Fellowship.” A Peach King alumni, Bentley coached minor hockey, softball and baseball. He served 24 years as an elect-
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Rain-soaked Santa arrives to smiles All eyes were on the skies as Santa Claus drove straight through the night to greet thousands of children lining the rain-soaked streets of Grimsby Saturday for the 61st annual parade. A community tradition since 1958, the parade is an annual highlight as residents set up chairs, claim their sidewalk space and enjoy the evening of solid entertainment. Firefighters en route gathered donations for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund and letters were collected for Santa Claus. From church floats and school bands to service clubs and local sports organizations, the parade brings the community together to share the holiday fun.
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(Above) Grandma Valentina Neucheva, left, with mom Olga Chia and children Timothy, 5, and Sophia 3, came prepared for the rain. (Above right) Angelina Kotsakis, 6, Nikoleta Stefanopoulos, 6, Penelope Stefanopoulos, 3, and Vasilios Kotsakis, 4, were excited to see the main attraction. (Centre Right) Local riders add equestrian style and grace along the parade route. (Far Right) Keesey Van Leeuwen, 9, daughter of Dave and Wilma Van Leeuwen helped give Re/Max balloons to the crowd.
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Mayor Bob Bentley was honourary coach for the Montreal Canadiens. The Grimsby team included head coach Dave Brownbridge; honorary coaches mayor elect Jeff Jordan and Simon Duong; trainer, Andrew Kolodzey; town members, Dave Kadwell and Kevin Ritchie; Grimsby members, Doug Reynolds, Steve Ellis, Dean Scobie, Nick Stoehr, Kirk Campbell, Ryan Toth and Brandon Fuller; Grimsby firefighters, Bill Thomson, Ryan Newton and Jim Graef; Peach Kings representatives, Ryan Christie, Curtis Fielding, Eddie Leistner, Sarah Casorso and Scott Cundell; Beamsville special guests, Dave Sicard goalie, and Nick Smith; and West Lincoln special guest, Ryan Shaver. Grimsby played an important role in the success the Canadiens’ 1924 season. At that time, Grimsby was one of two communities east of Winnipeg that had an artificial ice arena. Having access to an indoor, artificial ice rink provided a significant advantage to the team as it allowed them to start training earlier and more extensively. This additional training played a major role in the team’s success during the season, and acted as a catalyst for the Habs becoming one of the most dominant NHL teams in the 20th century. The look on Oscar Della Fortuna’s, 6, face says it all as he celebrates scoring a goal against former Montreal Canadiens’ defenceman Patrice Brisebois. McDonald - Photos
(Above) One of the toughest customers in NHL history, Chris Nilan, high-fives a young fan. Photo courtesy Aleksa Swackhamer. (Right) A puck drop ceremony was part of the fun with (L to R) taking part: Peach King Doug Reynolds; Peach Kings co-owner and GMHA president Simon Duong; Mayor and honorary Peach King coach Jeff Jordan; Honorary Habs coach Bob Bentley; Grimsby fire chief Mike Cain, and Hab Patrice Brisebois.
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Anyone who wanted some of the silly antics of the previous Grimsby council to dissolve - fully - should have thought about that before casting a vote for John Dunstall. Consistently over the last four years, Ald. Dunstall was the worst prepared alderman by a considerable margin. The decision by Mayor Jeff Jordan to proceed with striking committees although Dunstall had failed to show at either organizational meeting to which, Jordan noted, he was invited. That did not stop him from reading a prepared statement claiming he was not given “due process” regarding his request to become chair of the Finance and Administration Committee. If it wasn’t sadly comical, it would have made the inaugural meeting of the new Grimsby council more interesting. Any time a council strikes committees, typically, more than one member does not get on the committees they desire. It happened with other members of Grimsby council this go round. But to think one is entitled to a key position purely out of longevity is ludicrous. His withdrawal from two committees has done nothing more than made him a back-bencher. M.W.
Keep the pedal to the metal No doubt about it, last week was a good week for Niagara West and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. First, to even get the premier to set foot in the place was a major achievement - something that has not happened before. It was great that he came armed with promises to rebuild - and sooner than later - but it would have been much better to have Premier Doug Ford and his posse be acutely definitive in their remarks - both on the rebuild demand and regarding Hamilton Health Sciences’s suggestion of implementing a long-term closure of the operating rooms in order to get that aspect of the facility up to current standards. Yes, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott was also demonstrably emphatic when she stressed that WLMH would not lose any services. What she needed to say was services would not be closed for any major length of time which could pose a detriment to the facility and staff. That did not come. It was interesting to hear HHS president and CEO Rob MacIsaac addressing the imported television media on Wednesday. The question was put to him as I stood there about the proposed January closure of the ORs. It has been said here many times since Oct. 22, January, specifically, was not mentioned by HHS officials for a closure. MacIsaac took that opportunity to reiterate that again - as he should. It was his next sentence which intrigued me when he told the reporter about how the HHS has been working with WLMH staff from the outset etc, etc. Hardly. Yes, HHS has struck a committee after considerable and
MIKE WILLISCRAFT instant public pressure blew the lid off this issue in every corner of Niagara West. But there was definitely not an open and hopeful dialogue with an eye to successfully finding a homegrown work-around to avoid any long-term OR closure. Yes, the committee continues to meet, but until something concrete materializes, every resident in Niagara West should keep their vigil candles dusted off, their Save & Rebuild lawn signs in place and vocal chords ready to shout at a massive community gathering on a moment’s notice. When the health minister proclaimed all services would be preserved, many took that as a sign things were A-OK and I can see a sense where many really do want to drop their guard, believe this dream is finally going to happen, and sit back in their armchair. From hearing Ford, I am 95 per cent comfortable in saying it will happen. But what will the new team of docs have to come home to if this long-term closure does materialize and many of our local staff are forced to move not only their practice but they maybe even their residence just to continue with HHS. It has been noted here before, HHS maintains a
20-minute response rule for all staff on call at their facilities, and it certainly makes sense. The problem is, this area is not 20 minutes from any HHS facility, so if a staffer wants to maintain a position with HHS it will mean uprooting and relocating. What sane person would want to do that two years apart and return back to this area when the ORs are ready? Zero. So to say the services will remain, great! Really, that is a great thing, no two ways about it. But it is not just the services which make WLMH what it is. Ford noticed that, and he was only there for an hour one time in his life. The staff - the docs - the nurses - the support teams the VOLUNTEERS (yes, you Nora) - that is what makes the WLMH whole greater than the sum of its parts. A new building would be incredible down the road, but having all new docs transferred, assigned, dispatched... whatever HHS will do to staff at that point in time would seem pretty hollow knowing what was unnecessarily lost to achieve that seemingly unattainable goal. There is absolutely no reason the HHS and Niagara West cannot have their cake and eat it too on this matter. There are viable alternatives to provide work-arounds, it was written right into the Oct. 5 report which HHS commissioned. For some reason that was not extreme enough for HHS officials and they pushed far beyond the scope of impact which was outlined to suggest a closure of more than two years. Keep your eye on the ball, people, and keep the pedal to the metal until the lightbulb goes and the bridge to the rebuild is constructed in a satisfactory manner.
WLMH “exciting milestone”: Benson Dear Editor, The announcement made by Premier Ford on Wednesday, Nov. 28 was an exciting milestone in our struggle to see the redevelopment of WLMH become a reality. The message conveyed by the Premier, the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, and the Minister of Infrastructure, Monte McNaughton, was a firm commitment to building a new WLMH. The Premier also stated that the rebuild would happen a.s.a.p. Given this strong comment we can expect to move through the approval process more quickly than the usual 2-3 years. The “shovel in the ground” may be sooner than we expect. That sense of urgency and speed is certainly welcome and warranted given the condition of our facility. This is based on the fact that the planning process, a 5 stage process that requires the approval of the MOHLTC (Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care) for each stage, normally takes about three years to complete. With the cooperation of the capital planning department of HHS and the MOHLTC we hopefully could complete the process in a shorter period of time. This would be followed by an estimated 18-24 month construction time. The main message is that we now have a commitment from our premier for the rebuild, something we have been waiting for since 2005. In the interim we still have to continue to provide service to our communities and do this in a safe and effective environment. The announcement that we will receive an $8.5 million grant to improve the infrastructure of our current building is welcome news. Maintaining our surgical and obstetrical services during that time is also essential. As you may recall HHS had stated on Oct. 22 that
improvements in our operating rooms, needed to meet the new standards required to ensure we continue to meet the highest level of patient safety, would require that the surgical and obstetrical services be moved to another site of HHS for a period of 27 months. It was my opinion that such a move could result in the permanent loss of these important programs. Discussions are ongoing with management at HHS to develop a way to make the required changes without disrupting services. Dr. Mat Noble Wohlgemut and the leadership team from WLMH are working with HHS to find alternate ways to achieve these goals. The Minister of Health announced at the Nov. 22 press conference that there would be no movement of these important services from WLMH, either permanently or for any extended period of time. We have to convince the leadership group at HHS that this
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News Now • Thursday, December 6, 2018 • Page 19 can be done. We still have a long and difficult road ahead. We are at the beginning of our struggle to maintain the services needed to sustain the programs we have at present. The communities can continue to support this effort by reminding HHS that these important services must not be disrupted. Please keep your signs and other methods of support in place. I would encourage you to donate to the WLMH Foundation and their Christmas “Trees of Healthy Wishes” campaign and to the West Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary fund raising activities. We depend on these organizations to purchase the equipment our hospital needs to continue to provide the best care possible. Nothing has changed at WLMH in terms of the services we provide. We are “open for business” and will continue to be until our new hospital is built. What will we see in the new WLMH? In the summer of 2018 HHS stated in their document “Rebuilding West
Lincoln Memorial Hospital” that the proposed model would include the following services: • 24-Hour Emergency Care • Maternal and Newborn Care (low-risk births) • Community Surgery (low risk day surgery) • Community Medicine (healthy aging and care for older adults) • Specialty outpatient clinics. The details on each of these services will be a part of the ongoing planning process. I would like to acknowledge the work that has been done to sup-
port the rebuilding of WLMH. This includes our MPP Sam Oosterhoff, the professional staff team at WLMH, the members of the Community Action Group, and you, Mr. Editor, for your tremendous work in keeping the public informed on the crucial issues relating to the struggle to rebuild WLMH. The greatest thank you has to go to the amazing support of the people of West Niagara who, as they did in 1997 and 2012, have provided the support needed to make our dreams a reality. Dr. Gary Benson
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