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Milton District Hospital History
It all began ...
... in 1943 when Doctor C.K. Stevenson converts his Martin Street residence into the ten bed, two bassinet Milton Private Hospital. The hospital eventually grew to 17 beds before it closed in 1959 just after the new Milton District Hospital opened.
1954 - Chamber of Commerce President Bruce MacNab, at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, suggests that the community consider establishing a local hospital. MacNab, along with John Wright and Ron Harris are appointed to initiate plans for a district hospital.
1955 - The first Board of Directors is named for the Milton General Hospital.
February 1956 - The decision is made to change the name from Milton General Hospital to Milton District Hospital.
June 7, 1956 - Ten acres of land was purchased from the Woodley family for $1000 an acre.
1958 - The Hospital Auxiliary is formed by Mrs. Frank McNiven and Mrs. Chester Service. They raise $21,000 in their first year.
November 21, 1959 - Dr. M.B. Dymond, Minister of Health, officially opens Milton District Hospital. The new health care facility consists of 53 beds and 8 bassinets.
December 14, 1959 - The first patient, Elizabeth Hannant, is admitted to the new hospital.
December 18, 1959 - Wanda Ramsbottom, MDH's first baby, is born.
1959 - The extension of highway 401 significantly increases community visibility and traffic, bringing in more emergency patients.
1962 - The medical emergency section of the hospital is becoming increasingly overcrowded. Beds are set up in corridors. As a result, Bruce MacNab, Chairman of the Board, initiates plans for a $610,000, 50-bed expansion.
July 1965 - The Candystriper Program is launched by the Hospital Auxiliary.
1966 - A contract is awarded for the new wing with enlarged services and facilities.
May 13, 1967 - Dr. M.B. Dymond, Minister of Health, officially opens the second floor addition which increases hospital capacity from 53 to 83 beds. The expansion includes administration offices, a boardroom, elevators, a clinical classroom, a Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, a new physiotherapy department and an outdoor solarium for ambulatory patients.
October 1969 - Ambulance is based at MDH.
January 1969 - Town of Milton's boundaries changed so the present Milton District Hospital became part of the Town of Milton. Before this date, babies born at the hospital were registered as Oakville residents.
July 7, 1972 - MDH buys ten additional acres at $4000/acre.
February 24, 1981 - The Honourable Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Health, authorizes MDH to proceed with the first stage of their expansion.
1980 - Milton District Hospital Foundation is formed with the sole purpose of raising funds for the hospital.
1983-84 - The expansion fundraiser "buy a brick" campaign sold a total of 1,015 bricks at $200 a piece.
October 1984 - MDH's million-dollar expansion fund goes over the top by 11 per cent, raising $1.3 million.
1985 - Construction of the new South Wing commences.
October 17, 1987 - Elinor Caplan, Minister of Health, officially opens the $17 million renovation and expansion. The new South Wing is comprised of 80,000 square foot addition to an original 60,000 square foot building. The addition includes a new Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Cardiac Care, a 30-bed Chronic Unit, Purchasing, Stores, Central Supplies, Admitting, a Birthing Room and a Heliport.
1988 - A stylish new birthing room with a homey atmosphere is opened.
- Beauty Salon in complex continuing care opens.
June 1988 - New logo is launched.
1997 - The Health Services Restructuring Commission announces its review of the Halton Region. Restructuring of the healthcare system in Ontario continues.
1998 - Milton District Hospital amalgamated with Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on August 1, 1998 to form Halton Healthcare Services to serve both communities.
November 21, 1999 - MDH celebrates its 40th Anniversary of serving and caring for the community.
September 2005 - HHS receives approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to purchase and install a CT Scanner at MDH.
January 2008 - MDH celebrates the official opening of the newly renovated and expanded Diagnotic Imaging Department. In addition to the CT Scanner, the hospital added new digital x-ray, ultrasound and fluoroscopy units and a digital mammography machine.
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