NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL www.haltonhealthcare.com Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2B8 Milton District Hospital 30 Derry Road East Milton, Ontario L9T 2X5 Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds Street Oakville, Ontario L6J 3L7 Join the HHS Team At Halton Healthcare Services - a modern, progressive healthcare organization serving Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills - we are committed to quality patient care. At our Hospitals youll find a team-oriented environment and a community atmosphere that values your individual contributions and celebrates your caring approach and genuine interest in our patients and their well-being. We have a variety of opportunities at Georgetown Hospital for Registered Nurses in Emergency, Obstetrics and Med/Surg. If you are a Registered Nurse and would like to explore a career at Halton Healthcare Services please contact our RN Recruitment Host, Lucy Martins, at 905-338-4690 ext. 6385 or Lmartins@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Fore . . . a Good Cause! The 2007 Wm McNally Golf Classic was held Monday, July 23. This years event raised a record $42,000 for medical equipment for Georgetown Hospital. Participants at this years event stressed yet again their pleasure at being part of such a well-run event that has now raised an impressive half million dollars for Georgetown Hospital. Mark your calendars! Next years event will be held Monday July 21, 2008 at North Halton Golf & Country Club. Living Healthy Halton Healthcare Services is pleased to offer a full range of free education seminars in Georgetown and the neighbouring communities of Oakville and Milton. An Introduction to Cataract and Glaucoma Management Thursday, October 11, 2007 Displays 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 9:00 p.m. With Dr. R. Bindlish, Ophthalmologist Activity Room - Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown What Can You do to Manage your Arthritis? Thursday, October 18, 2007 Displays 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 9:00 p.m. With P. Piotrowski, Dietitian; Z. Patel, Pharmacist and M. Reeb, Occupational Therapist Southside Community Church 2850 Derry Road East, Milton Breast Health Workshop Tuesday, October 23 12:00 1:00 p.m. Board Room Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown New Directions in Womens Screening Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Displays 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 9:00 p.m. With Dr. S. Andrighetti, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist; Dr. S. Fine, Oncologist and Dr. L. Rabeneck, Gastroenterologist St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville Macular Degeneration Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Displays 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 9:00 p.m. With Dr. W. B. Kates, Eye Physician & Surgeon Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: What You Can do to Help. Thursday, November 22, 2007 Displays 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 9:00 p.m. With Dr. J. Sutherland, Family Physician Activity Room Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown To reserve a seat please call 905-873-0111, ext. 4379 to register. Please call or email us elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca - if youd like to receive our calendar of upcoming health education seminars. The Gift of Time The Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team. Whether you are interested in working directly with patients or prefer something a little more behind the scenes weve got something for everyone! From the Coffee Kiosk and Information Desk to our Worship Service and Lunch program there are opportunities for everyone. For more information on these and other exciting volunteer opportunities at Georgetown Hospital please contact Janice Cowen at 905-873-0111, ext 8153 or jcowen@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Aaaachoooo! Sniffles and sneezes and coughs . . oh my! For the safety of our patients and staff, please do not visit patients in the hospital if you are feverish, have a sore throat, have a cold, the flu or any other contagious illness. Washing your hands is one of the best defences against disease. We encourage everyone to wash their hands, upon their arrival and departure, at the convenient handwashing stations located throughout the hospital. On hand to present the cheque to Foundation Executive Director K.C. Carruthers (far left) and Donor Relations Assistant Peggy Strack (far right) were McNally Classic Committee members (l-r) David McNally, Jennifer McNally, John McNally, Trevor Noonan. 8 Sports & Leisure, Friday, September 28, 2007