MEDIA RELEASE

May 7, 2013 Halton Hills Physician Program Helps Attract New Family Physician Mayor Bonnette is pleased to announce that Dr. Lindsay Downey has established a new family practice in Halton Hills. Dr. Downey will be obtaining financial support through the Physician Recruitment Program which was initiated in 2009 to recruit family doctors to the community. The program provides a $5,000.00 grant and a $10,000.00 interest free loan repayable over five years, the funds can be used for the purchase of equipment or to set up an office. The doctor agrees to maintain an active family practice for a minimum of five years. “Halton Hills is a great place to live and work and having local medical care is very important to maintain our high quality of life” said Mayor Bonnette. “The Town continues to invest wisely to attract new doctors and with our recent financial support of the Georgetown Hospital we know that our residents will continue to receive quality healthcare” continued the Mayor. Dr. Downey graduated from the medical school at the University of Western Ontario and completed her residency at McMaster University. Dr. Downey has joined the Halton Hills Family Health Team located at 199 Princess Anne Drive in Georgetown and is accepting new patients. In addition Dr. Downey has privileges at Georgetown Hospital and will be practicing obstetrics at William Osler Hospital in Brampton. Dr. Downey stated “I am looking forward to establishing my medical career in Halton Hills and as a new resident to Georgetown look forward to providing health care for my patients for many years to come”. The Town of Halton Hills works closely with the Region of Halton to attract and retain family physicians to the community. For more information about the Physician Recruitment Program please contact the Town at 905-873-2601 x2343. - 30 For further information contact: Doug Penrice Economic Development Officer Economic Development 905-873-2601 2343 Email: [email protected]