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| <title>Chronicle</title> | |
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| <p align="center"><a name="Top">Top</a></p> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>The Credit Valley Hospital</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center"><blink><strong>Chronicle of Events: Important Dates in the History | |
| of The Credit Valley Hospital</strong></blink></p> | |
| <p align="center"><a href="Default.htm"><blink><strong>Back To The Credit Valley Hospital | |
| Home Page</strong></blink></a></p> | |
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| <p align="center"><strong>September 1974</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Inaugural meeting of north Mississauga Provisional Hospital Board</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>Spring 1979</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital Volunteer Association initiated by an | |
| interested group of citizens from Streetsville, Erin Mills and Meadowvale. Chairman, | |
| Carol Townsend.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>May 3, 1979</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Inaugural meeting of The Credit Valley Hospital Board of Directors held | |
| at Council Chambers, City Hall. Chairman, Richard S. Clewes.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 28, 1980</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation incorporated under the leadership | |
| of Richard S. Clewes, Gordon B. Webster and Robert T. Weseloh.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 1981</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Founding Staff set up interim quarters at "Hospital House" | |
| located at 2224 Rogers Road.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 2, 1981</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Appointment of Dean M. Sane as President and Chief Executive Officer of | |
| The Credit Valley Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 1981</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health approves Master Plan of the Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Dr. Keith G. MacDonald appointed Chief of Medical Staff and Medical | |
| Affairs Coordinator.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 13, 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">On behalf of the citizens of Mississauga, Mayor Hazel McCallion signs | |
| promissory note to raise $8.5 million.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>May 19, 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Sketch plans of Hospital approved by the Ministry of Health.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health approves funding of the construction of the Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 8, 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Acquisition of the property for the main Hospital site at Eglinton | |
| Avenue West and Erin Mills Parkway from Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 14, 1982</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Turning of the Sod Ceremony.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 21, 1983</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Inaugural Meeting of The credit Valley Hospital Foundation Board of | |
| Directors.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 1985</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Club 2200 (a Social and Recreational Club) founded.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 1985</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Some 140 initial staff move into The Credit Valley Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 1985</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Completion of Hospital construction.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>November 5, 1985</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Arrival of first outpatient, Kori Kozier, and first inpatient, three | |
| year old Jonathan Rose. First born: Stephen Grigoropoulos.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>December 1985</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Commissioning of Hospital completed.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>February 11, 1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The first outpatient arrives by helicopter at The CVH; patient was | |
| transferred from Peterborough.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>May 23, 1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">First Twins - Jason and Brian Layfield</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 17, 1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Official Opening and Dedication by The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 24, 1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Gordon B. Webster elected Chairman of the Board of Governors. | |
| Richard S. Clewes appointed Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>December 31, 1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Promissory note for $8.5 million Capital Building Campaign declared paid | |
| in full.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1986</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Award of Distinction for Excellence in Audio Visual, "The | |
| Credit Valley Hospital - The people Place" Award.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 8, 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Board of governors pass a motion to make The Credit Valley | |
| Hospital a "smoke-free" facility with implementation to be carried out over a | |
| six month period.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 2, 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital awarded a Three Year Accreditation by the | |
| Canadian council on Hospital Accreditation - the highest award possible.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 9, 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Donor Column Unveiling Ceremony to honour over 3,000 Major Donors who | |
| helped reach the $8.5 million Capital Campaign Fund goal.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>May 26, 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital becomes a "smoke-free" facility.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 1, 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health announces 150 additional acute care beds for The | |
| Credit Valley Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>December 1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital is first facility in Canada to receive a | |
| shipment of Activase or Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA), a drug which limits the damage | |
| from a heart attack, when administered in early stages.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Slides/Sound/Multimedia - Promotional, "Amy Goes To The Hospital".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1987</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Newsletters - Other Formats, "Cee Vee News".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>February 18, 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">First Triplets in Nursery - Thane, Theon and Anthia Britton</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>February 11, 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Master Plan for Phase II approved by Board of Governors.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>March 14, 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Commencement of construction of 600 vehicle Parking Deck.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>May 2, 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Official Opening of Unit 1E.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>September 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Emergency Department introduces "Ambulatory Track", a | |
| service whereby patients with both urgent and non-urgent problems are treated in a | |
| parallel manner in the Emergency and Ambulatory Care Department.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Initiation of "Quality Assurance Employee Recognition | |
| Programme" to be awarded quarterly.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1988</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Film/Video - Promotional, "A Gift of Time".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCRPA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Film/Video - Educational, "Occupational Therapy".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>July 9, 1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital hosts First Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in | |
| Skylight Restaurant for newborns who spent time in the Special Care Nursery and their | |
| families.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 21, 1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital Parking Deck officially opens to accomodate | |
| 600 vehicles.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications. | |
| Audio Visual Film/Video - Educational.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Photography - black & White.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1989</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Audio visual - Film/Video Promotional.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 7, 1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Unveiling of Commemorative Plaque in Main Lobby in recognition of | |
| significant contributions of family and friends dedicated to the memory of victims of Air | |
| India Flight 182.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 7 & 8, 1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">For a second time, The Credit Valley Hospital is awarded a Three Year | |
| Accreditation by Canadian Council on Health Facilities Accreditation - the highest award | |
| possible.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 20, 1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Steve Mahoney, MPP Mississauga West, announces on behalf of Health | |
| Minister Elinor Caplin, an $80,000 community health promotion grant for a drug abuse | |
| programme to be run by The Credit Valley Hospital in conjunction with the Peel Health | |
| Department and Peel Parents Against Drugs.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Quasar Award - Silver for Outstanding Achievement in Video | |
| Communications, "The Commitment Continues".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Quasar Award - Bronze for Outstanding Achievement in Video | |
| Communications "A Healthy Contribution".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1990</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">International Film & TV Festival of New York - Silver Medal for | |
| "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The Rescue".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">"Touch Card" computerized parking access implemented for staff | |
| and physicians.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 7, 1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Lifecare Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Infuser trial intiated | |
| whereby patients can administer their own pain control.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Surgical Short Stay Unit opens on Unit 1B.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Laparascopic cholecystecomy, a new less invasive technology, introduced | |
| to remove gall bladders.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Medical Short Stay Unit opens on Unit 2B.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Credit Valley Hospital awarded Silver Apple Award in Patient | |
| Education category of National Educational Film and Video Festival for video, "The | |
| Rescue", the first in episode in series entitled "The Adventures of Ruffus and | |
| Andy".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">National Educational Film & Video Festival - Silver Apple Award - | |
| Educational Services For "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The Rescue".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Third Place For Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Electronic Production - General "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The | |
| Rescue".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1991</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - | |
| Newsletters - Internal "Valley Viewpoint".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 15, 1992</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Ministry of Health gives approval to three hospitals in Peel to plan | |
| for the expansion of outpatient care services.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 1992</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Home Chemotherapy Program initiated.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1992</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Video Festival Canada - Golden Maple Award For Public Service/Public | |
| Relations, "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - Breathless".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1992</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">US Industrial Film & Video Festival - Gold Camera First Place for | |
| Outstanding Creativity in Production of Audio/Visual Communications - Medicine, Health - | |
| Consumer Category - "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - Breathless".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1992</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Sponsored by the Baxter Corporation, The CVH's Home Dialysis Unit was | |
| given a "Centre of Excellence" award at the Canadian "Best Demonstrated | |
| Practices" December Meeting.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 19, 1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH takes delivery of Optical Disc Storage System for medical | |
| records.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 27, 1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">First set of triplets, Paul, Isabelle and Cole Azevedo, are born at the | |
| CVH.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">"The Adventures of Ruffus & Andy - Breathless" - receives | |
| First Place in Hygeia Awards, Film/Electronic Production - General Category, presented by | |
| Health Care Public Relations Association.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Diagnostic Imaging Department installs a Phillips Multidiagnost III | |
| Unit, the first of its kind in North America.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>December 3, 1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Dr. Douglas Henshaw, Chairman of the Board, Canadian Council on Health | |
| Facilities, presents Four Year Accreditation With Distinction Award to THE CVH at Official | |
| Award Presentation and Reception.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1993</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">International Questar Awards Competition - Finalist - For | |
| "Emergency Codes".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 1994</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health announces $454,000 to expand dialysis services at THE | |
| CVH.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>October 1994</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH is named as one of Canada's top ten employers of women in | |
| "Canada's Best Employers for Women", a Guide for Job Hunters and Employers and | |
| Employees by Tema Frank.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 26, 1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Dedication ceremony held to name the Dr. Jack Dodds Physician Lounge in | |
| memory of the late Dr. Jack Dodds. Dr. Dodds was the first President of the Medical | |
| Staff Association.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>January 27, 1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Asthma Education Centre for children with Asthma opens in Unit 2C | |
| Classroom</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 2, 1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH wins Sixth Annual Tri-Hospital Fitness Challenge with 68% | |
| participation followed by peel Memorial and The Mississauga Hospital.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>September 22, 1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH wins First annual "Festival of Innovation" Award | |
| presented by the Canadian College of Health Service Executives for the Hospital's | |
| Electronic Health Record.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Health Sciences Communication Association (HeSCA) Video Festival's | |
| Certificate of Excellence - in recognition of excellence in health sciences media | |
| production for "Futureshift: Hospitals and Healthcare in Ontario".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Health Sciences Communication Association (HeSCA) Video Festival's | |
| Certificate of Excellence - in recognition of excellence in health sciences media | |
| production for "Having a Baby at The Credit Valley Hospital".</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">HCPRA - General Honourable Mention - for "Having a Baby at The | |
| Credit Valley Hospital" in Film/Electronic Production Category presented by | |
| Health Care Public Relations Association.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>1995</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Certificate of Merit - presented to The CVH by Mississauga Clean City | |
| Campaign.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>February 23, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health announces reduction of The CVH's funding allocation | |
| by 5.89% or $4,848,300 effective April 1, 1996.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>March 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH utilizes assisted vaginal hysterectomies for gynaecological | |
| procedures.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 1, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Regionalization of Materials Management Services with The Mississauga | |
| Hospital permits the advantage of larger volume discounts and cost savings through | |
| standardization of products across three hospitals.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 1, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The incorporation of the Electronic Signature, an integral component of | |
| the Electronic Health Record, allows physicians to access patient information from | |
| terminals in their offices and homes.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>April 23, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Ministry of Health apportions The CVH $1,995, 373 from its $25 million | |
| growth fund.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 10, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Peel Regional Council approves a motion allowing hospitals to access | |
| approximately $60 million in lot levies.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>June 24, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board, The Credit | |
| Valley Hospital, The Mississauga Hospital, Peel Memorial Hospital and the Dufferin Caledon | |
| Health Corporation agree on plan whereby all four hospitals will be exempt from the | |
| Board's Education Development Charges by-law.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 12, 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">The CVH Board of Governors approves recommendation by the Resources | |
| Committee to proceed with the remaining infrastructure projects including the expansion of | |
| the Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Departments, renovation of the Ambulatory | |
| Care Clinic, and expansion and upgrading of the Central Power Plant. The Renal | |
| Dialysis consolidation project is also approved.</p> | |
| <p align="center">Having tendered this projects, excluding the Renal Dialysis | |
| consolidation, the Hospital awards the contract to Vanbots Construction Corporation. | |
| Construction which began in August is to be phased in to ensure continued operation.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
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| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"><strong>August 1996</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Newly relocated and expanded Endoscopy Suite opens on Level 1.</p> | |
| <hr> | |
| <p align="center"> <strong> August 25, 1999</strong></p> | |
| <p align="center">Death of Mr. Richard Clewes, Founding Chairman of The Credit Valley | |
| Hospital's Board of Governors</p> | |
| <hr> | |
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