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Media Advisory
April 25, 2008
ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH
/ SOCIETY EDITORS
Trillium Gala honours
Mayor Hazel McCallion and issues Cardiac Challenge to the
community
Trillium Health
Centre honoured Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion tonight
at its 2008 Gala by announcing it will name its advanced cardiac
care centre the “Hazel McCallion Centre for Heart Health”
in recognition of the Mayor’s support for and contributions
to Trillium, the City of Mississauga and the citizens of Ontario
during her 30 years as Mayor.
“We are extremely grateful for everything Mayor McCallion
has done for Trillium Health Centre and for the health and
well-being of the people of Mississauga,” said Janet
Davidson, O.C. president and CEO. “As a regional cardiac
centre, we are confident that the Hazel McCallion Centre for
Heart Health will help our Mayor realize her vision of Mississauga
‘as a city of people with optimal, physical, mental
and spiritual health.’ ”
Mayor McCallion was the honorary chair of Trillium Health
Centre Foundation’s $36 million capital campaign - the
proceeds of which are making a significant contribution to
the $100-million redevelopment and expansion projects currently
underway at Trillium.
“The Mayor has always been there for us,” said
D. Scott Campbell, chair of Trillium Health Centre’s
Board of Directors. “Her immense contribution will be
recognized in the good work being done to promote healthy
lifestyles at the Hazel McCallion Centre for Heart Health.”
“The Trillium Health Centre is a jewel in Mississauga’s
crown. Known for the high quality of health care it provides
and its dedicated and compassionate staff, the residents of
Mississauga and the surrounding area are well served by this
outstanding health facility,” said Mayor Hazel McCallion.
“The Hazel McCallion Centre for Heart Health will provide
cardiac care, research and education which will help to enhance
Trillium’s reputation as a leader in cardiac care and
I am truly honoured to have this facility bear my name.”
“An Evening Voyage” in support of Trillium’s
Cardiac Challenge, Gala 2008 was hosted by co-chairs Lena
Demarco, regional director, community affairs, Bell Canada
and Dr. Thomas Rebane, chief of cardiology, Trillium Health
Centre. Over 700 of Mississauga and Toronto's business, medical
and community leaders, local MPPs and other VIPs attended
and helped celebrate Mayor McCallion’s recognition.
The gala is expected to raise $435,000 net to support the
redevelopment of Cardiac Catheterization Labs.
The goal of Trillium’s Cardiac Challenge is to raise
$15 million in 15 months to support cardiac care at Trillium
- from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, research and
education.
Hazel McCallion
Centre for Heart Health
The Hazel McCallion
Centre for Heart Health offers an aggregate of multi-disciplinary
programs and services that transcends physical and geographic
considerations. It includes components such as research, diagnosis,
surgery, wellness, intensive care as well as rehabilitation.
It embraces acute and ambulatory cardiac care across Trillium’s
Mississauga and West Toronto locations:
- Catheterization Laboratories
- Cardiac Surgery - Inpatient Units
- Cardiac Surgery - Intensive Care Unit
- Pacemaker Clinic
- Cardiac Wellness and Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Diagnostics
- Heart Function Clinic
- Cardiology Unit
- Cardiac Short Stay Unit
- Coronary Care Unit
About Trillium
Health Centre
Trillium Health
Centre is one of Canada’s largest community hospitals
with regional programs in cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, orthopaedic,
and sexual assault and domestic violence services. Housing
a model ambulatory care centre and the largest free standing
day surgery centre in North America, Trillium serves over
one million residents in Peel and West Toronto and from other
communities across Ontario. With the continued support of
the Trillium Health Centre Foundation, the hospital’s
fundraising arm, the two-site facility is attracting international
attention for its innovative approach to providing health
care services and has received numerous national awards for
quality and innovation.
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For more information,
follow-up interviews or photos please contact:
Larry Roberts
Media Relations Consultant, Trillium Health Centre
office: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
mobile: 416-358-7201
lroberts@thc.on.ca
Media Contacts
For all media enquiries, please call Public Relations at 905-848-7580 ext. 3832.
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