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March 28, 2013 Halton Hills Welcomes New Family Doctor Mayor Rick Bonnette officially welcomed Doctor Poonah to Halton Hills, by providing financial assistance in starting his new family practice. The program provides a $5,000.00 grant and a $10,000.00 interest free loan; the physician commits to establishing a family practice for a minimum of five years in the community. The Physician Recruitment Program has helped to attract four new family doctors to Halton Hills in the last four years. “The quality of life we enjoy in Halton Hills is dependent on residents having access to health care in our community; family doctors play a key role in delivering these services and the program has been successful in attracting new doctors” said Mayor Bonnette. In addition to the Physician Recruitment Program the Town has made a $2.6 million dollar investment in the expansion of the Georgetown Hospital which adds to increased services for residents. Dr. Poonah who was raised in Mississauga has set up his office at 83 Mill Street in Georgetown and is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Poonah stated “I look forward to establishing my medical career in Halton Hills; I have received a warm welcome since arriving”. For more information on the Physician Recruitment Program please contact the Town of Halton Hills at 905-873-2601 x 2343.
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For further information contact: Doug Penrice Economic Development Officer Phone: 905-873-2601 Ext. 2343 E-mail:
[email protected]
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