When I graduated, I knew that community and family were very important to me. Working at my community hospital allowed me, for the next 15 years, to raise a family due to self-scheduling in the unit. Now I work in a small department of 8, and the master rotation allows me to balance family life and work as we can switch shifts. A balance between work and family is key, and OTMH has allowed me this. Read more...

Halton Healthcare scored very well on Hospital Report 2006 for Acute Care (an annual report conducted by the MOHLTC and the Ontario Hospital Association). Halton Healthcare was one of a handful of Ontario hospitals identified as high performing in one or more areas measured by the report - and we were one of two hospitals who achieved this standing in three of the five areas. Our score for Overall Impressions - an indicator that measures what patients think overall about their hospital experience and the quality of their care - was the third highest amongst peer community hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area.

In 2007, Halton Healthcare was once again awarded full accreditation status by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. In their final report, the surveyors stated that the organization has achieved a number of successes and specifically noted that HHS has "done a great job of ensuring that the sites are a reflection of the communities." It was also noted that the organization has fully implemented all 21 of the Patient Safety Required Organizational Practices.

HHS is committed to promoting an environment of healing and wellness by offering a comprehensive wellness program called Kailo (pronounced Ky-lo). This program includes on-site fitness centres, on-site wellness counseling, massage, tai chi and yoga classes, team-building games, stress-reduction workshops and a free lending library. Find out more about Kailo at www.kailo.org

In 2005, Halton Healthcare was presented with the Ontario Hospital Association's Healthy Hospital Innovators Award as well as the National Quality Institute's Progressive Excellence Program (NQI PEP), Level One Certification. The award acknowledged Halton Healthcare for its commitment to developing a healthy, safe workplace - one which promotes employee involvement as well as open communication.

Our hospitals are located in the beautiful Region of Halton offering a safe, clean and friendly place to live, work and play. Enjoy endless acres of parkland and breathtaking natural environments (Lake Ontario to the south and the Niagara Escarpment to the north).

With 86% of its residents agreeing there's no better place to live in the GTA, Oakville boasts a beautiful lakeside community. Only a 30-minute drive from Toronto, Oakville's 145,000 residents enjoy the amenities of a big city with a small town feel. Parks, hiking trails, galleries and theatrical performances are all right at your doorstep.

Close to Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto, Halton Hills is the perfect place to raise a family and enjoy community living. The Niagara Escarpment, located right outside your door, is a nature-lover's paradise. Also, enjoy quaint shops and a vibrant community spirit.

History abounds in Milton, starting with the founder's pond in the centre of town. From there you'll discover places to walk, shop, fish or just sit and relax a while. There's also lots of opportunity to become involved in the community. From committees to social groups and activities that both you and your children are encouraged to participate in, there's something for everyone!