The Credit Valley Hospital
September 1974
Inaugural meeting of north Mississauga Provisional Hospital Board
Spring 1979
The Credit Valley Hospital Volunteer Association initiated by an interested group of citizens from Streetsville, Erin Mills and Meadowvale. Chairman, Carol Townsend.
May 3, 1979
Inaugural meeting of The Credit Valley Hospital Board of Directors held at Council Chambers, City Hall. Chairman, Richard S. Clewes.
October 28, 1980
The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation incorporated under the leadership of Richard S. Clewes, Gordon B. Webster and Robert T. Weseloh.
July 1981
Founding Staff set up interim quarters at "Hospital House" located at 2224 Rogers Road.
July 2, 1981
Appointment of Dean M. Sane as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Credit Valley Hospital.
July 1981
Ministry of Health approves Master Plan of the Hospital.
January 1982
Dr. Keith G. MacDonald appointed Chief of Medical Staff and Medical Affairs Coordinator.
January 13, 1982
On behalf of the citizens of Mississauga, Mayor Hazel McCallion signs promissory note to raise $8.5 million.
May 19, 1982
Sketch plans of Hospital approved by the Ministry of Health.
July 1982
Ministry of Health approves funding of the construction of the Hospital.
October 8, 1982
Acquisition of the property for the main Hospital site at Eglinton Avenue West and Erin Mills Parkway from Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
October 14, 1982
Turning of the Sod Ceremony.
October 21, 1983
Inaugural Meeting of The credit Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Directors.
January 1985
Club 2200 (a Social and Recreational Club) founded.
August 1985
Some 140 initial staff move into The Credit Valley Hospital.
October 1985
Completion of Hospital construction.
November 5, 1985
Arrival of first outpatient, Kori Kozier, and first inpatient, three year old Jonathan Rose. First born: Stephen Grigoropoulos.
December 1985
Commissioning of Hospital completed.
February 11, 1986
The first outpatient arrives by helicopter at The CVH; patient was transferred from Peterborough.
May 23, 1986
First Twins - Jason and Brian Layfield
July 17, 1986
Official Opening and Dedication by The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
July 24, 1986
Gordon B. Webster elected Chairman of the Board of Governors. Richard S. Clewes appointed Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors.
December 31, 1986
Promissory note for $8.5 million Capital Building Campaign declared paid in full.
1986
HCPRA - Award of Distinction for Excellence in Audio Visual, "The Credit Valley Hospital - The people Place" Award.
January 8, 1987
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.
April 2, 1987
The Credit Valley Hospital awarded a Three Year Accreditation by the Canadian council on Hospital Accreditation - the highest award possible.
April 9, 1987
Donor Column Unveiling Ceremony to honour over 3,000 Major Donors who helped reach the $8.5 million Capital Campaign Fund goal.
May 26, 1987
The Credit Valley Hospital becomes a "smoke-free" facility.
June 1, 1987
Ministry of Health announces 150 additional acute care beds for The Credit Valley Hospital.
December 1987
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.
1987
HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Slides/Sound/Multimedia - Promotional, "Amy Goes To The Hospital".
1987
HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Newsletters - Other Formats, "Cee Vee News".
February 18, 1988
First Triplets in Nursery - Thane, Theon and Anthia Britton
February 11, 1988
Master Plan for Phase II approved by Board of Governors.
March 14, 1988
Commencement of construction of 600 vehicle Parking Deck.
May 2, 1988
Official Opening of Unit 1E.
September 1988
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.
October 1988
Initiation of "Quality Assurance Employee Recognition Programme" to be awarded quarterly.
1988
HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Film/Video - Promotional, "A Gift of Time".
1989
HCRPA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Film/Video - Educational, "Occupational Therapy".
July 9, 1989
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.
August 21, 1989
The Credit Valley Hospital Parking Deck officially opens to accomodate 600 vehicles.
1989
HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications. Audio Visual Film/Video - Educational.
1989
HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Photography - black & White.
1989
HCPRA - Second Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Audio visual - Film/Video Promotional.
April 7, 1990
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.
June 7 & 8, 1990
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.
June 20, 1990
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.
1990
Quasar Award - Silver for Outstanding Achievement in Video Communications, "The Commitment Continues".
1990
Quasar Award - Bronze for Outstanding Achievement in Video Communications "A Healthy Contribution".
1990
International Film & TV Festival of New York - Silver Medal for "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The Rescue".
January 1991
"Touch Card" computerized parking access implemented for staff and physicians.
January 7, 1991
Lifecare Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Infuser trial intiated whereby patients can administer their own pain control.
June 1991
Surgical Short Stay Unit opens on Unit 1B.
June 1991
Laparascopic cholecystecomy, a new less invasive technology, introduced to remove gall bladders.
August 1991
Medical Short Stay Unit opens on Unit 2B.
1991
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".
1991
National Educational Film & Video Festival - Silver Apple Award - Educational Services For "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The Rescue".
1991
HCPRA - Third Place For Excellence in Health Care Communications - Electronic Production - General "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - The Rescue".
1991
HCPRA - Third Place for Excellence in Health Care Communications - Newsletters - Internal "Valley Viewpoint".
April 15, 1992
The Ministry of Health gives approval to three hospitals in Peel to plan for the expansion of outpatient care services.
October 1992
Home Chemotherapy Program initiated.
1992
Video Festival Canada - Golden Maple Award For Public Service/Public Relations, "The Adventures of Ruffus and Andy - Breathless".
1992
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".
1992
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.
January 19, 1993
The CVH takes delivery of Optical Disc Storage System for medical records.
June 27, 1993
First set of triplets, Paul, Isabelle and Cole Azevedo, are born at the CVH.
June 1993
"The Adventures of Ruffus & Andy - Breathless" - receives First Place in Hygeia Awards, Film/Electronic Production - General Category, presented by Health Care Public Relations Association.
August 1993
Diagnostic Imaging Department installs a Phillips Multidiagnost III Unit, the first of its kind in North America.
December 3, 1993
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.
1993
International Questar Awards Competition - Finalist - For "Emergency Codes".
June 1994
Ministry of Health announces $454,000 to expand dialysis services at THE CVH.
October 1994
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.
January 26, 1995
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.
January 27, 1995
Asthma Education Centre for children with Asthma opens in Unit 2C Classroom
June 2, 1995
The CVH wins Sixth Annual Tri-Hospital Fitness Challenge with 68% participation followed by peel Memorial and The Mississauga Hospital.
September 22, 1995
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.
1995
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".
1995
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".
1995
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.
1995
Certificate of Merit - presented to The CVH by Mississauga Clean City Campaign.
February 23, 1996
Ministry of Health announces reduction of The CVH's funding allocation by 5.89% or $4,848,300 effective April 1, 1996.
March 1996
The CVH utilizes assisted vaginal hysterectomies for gynaecological procedures.
April 1, 1996
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.
April 1, 1996
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.
April 23, 1996
Ministry of Health apportions The CVH $1,995, 373 from its $25 million growth fund.
June 10, 1996
The Peel Regional Council approves a motion allowing hospitals to access approximately $60 million in lot levies.
June 24, 1996
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.
August 12, 1996
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.
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.
August 1996
Newly relocated and expanded Endoscopy Suite opens on Level 1.
August 25, 1999
Death of Mr. Richard Clewes, Founding Chairman of The Credit Valley Hospital's Board of Governors