MEDIA RELEASE August 28, 2014 For Immediate Release

Halton Hills Welcomes Dr. Brent Lamptey to Georgetown HALTON HILLS, ON – Mayor Rick Bonnette is pleased to announce that Dr. Brent Lamptey has joined the Georgetown Medical Associates located at 199 Princess Anne Drive in Georgetown. Dr. Lamptey has assumed the practice of Dr. Trant who recently retired. The Town through the Physician Recruitment Program will be providing financial assistance to Dr. Lamptey in setting up his new practice. 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. The Program initiated in 2009 has helped attract eight family physicians to the community; in addition the Town has supported the successful Nurse Practitioner program in Acton. “Halton Hills continues to invest in health services in the community” stated Mayor Bonnette “this program helps our residents to have a local doctor adding to the quality of life for our residents. Dr. Lamptey graduated from McMaster University where he completed both his medical degree and residency training. In addition to maintaining a family practice, Dr.Lamptey will have privileges at Georgetown Hospital where he will be looking after his own patients and working in the Emergency Room. Dr. Lamptey is currently accepting new patients and may be contacted at 905-873-3000. “I am looking forward to providing medical services to the community, I find it is a great community to work in and hope to be providing health care here for many years to come” said Dr. Lamptey. The Town of Halton Hills works closely with the Region of Halton to attract and retain family physicians in the community. For more information about the Physician Recruitment Program please contact the Town at 905-873-2601 x2343 or visit www.haltondoctors.ca 30

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About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is the 2013 recipient of the National Municipal Environmental Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators and is ranked as one of the Top 5 small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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For further information contact: Doug Penrice Economic Development Officer Office of the CAO 905-873-2601 ext. 2343 Email: [email protected]