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8 HEALTH CARE - Thursday , September 30, 2010 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER 2010 Welcome Dr. Kwan - New Urologist Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) has recruited Dr. Kevin Kwan to provide specialized urological care and surgery at both Georgetown Hospital (GH) and Milton District Hospital (MDH). This newly created joint position provides both hospitals with enhanced urology coverage. Dr. Kwan joined HHS in August 2010, recently opened a medical office in Milton and will become the sole provider of urology services at GH and MDH effective October 1, 2010. Earning his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2005, Dr. Kwan is a recent graduate of McMaster University's five year Urology Residency Program. Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, he is also a Clinical Associate Professor for Urology at McMaster University, where he teaches current medical residents. Dr. Kwan has expertise in providing a full range of urological care and surgeries including minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures to treat prostrate, bladder, and kidney cancer and perform reconstructive kidney surgery. Dr. Kwan will be providing on-call coverage and holding urology clinics at both GH and MDH and splitting his operating room time between these two community hospitals. Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Kwan says he is very excited about setting up a practice in the Halton area. In addition to being around family and friends, he is in close proximity to McMaster University where he can continue to train professionally and keep up-to-date with the medical advances in his field. Our thanks to Dr. Mojtaba Beheshti and Dr. Punnamkuzhil Punnen for having provided this service at GH and MDH respectively in the past. Both of these physicians have provided a valuable service at our hospitals. Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a free, six week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communication with healthcare professionals and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. The next program will run at the Halton Region Health Department on Main Street in Georgetown. The program will run every Tuesday morning between November 2 ­ December 7, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. ­ Noon. For more information please contact Betty Clara at 905-845-2571 ext. 5900 or email maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca for more information or to register. Third Annual Foundation Fall Fashion Show Calling all fashionistas! The Georgetown Hospital Foundation is once again partnering with Studio 49 to present the 3rd Annual Fall Fashion Show! Please join us at this ladies only event featuring a martini bar, dinner and gorgeous haute couture. Tickets are $125 with all proceeds going to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation. For more information or to order tickets please call Shelley Phipps at 905-873-2252 or log on to www.georgetownhospitalfoundation.ca. Patient Safety Expo Please join us for Halton Healthcare Services' (HHS) 4th annual Patient Safety Expo which will be held this fall to coincide with National Patient Safety Week (November 1-5). The one day Expos will showcase up to 60 quality safety displays at each of our three hospital sites. The goal of our Patient Safety Expo is to share and communicate patient safety initiatives with colleagues across our hospitals, raise awareness of patient safety concerns and solutions amongst our physicians, staff, volunteers and the community, and celebrate our achievements. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Milton District Hospital Tuesday, November 2, 2010 10:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Georgetown Hospital Thursday, November 4, 2010 10:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Living Healthy Seminars Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 Is it Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Dr. Elaine Soucy, Rheumatologist Lorna Catrambone, Arthritis Society Manager Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Probiotics: Good Bugs Revealed Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, Pharmacist Milton District Hospital, 7030 Derry Road, Milton Wednesday, November 3, 2010 High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys: Should you be worried? Dr. Daniel Sapir, HHS Nephrologist Milton District Hospital, 7030 Derry Road, Milton Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. Thank You Walkers! The 3rd Annual Walk for Georgetown Hospital was held on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Hundreds of people from Halton Hills came out and walked a 5km course through the town to support Georgetown Hospital. Thank you to all the participants who came out and helped us raise $30,000 for essential medical equipment at Georgetown Hospital! A special thank you to our sponsors ­ Unilock, Scotiabank, Spriggs Insurance Brokers, JV Clothing, Maple Lodge Farms, Mayway Foods Inc., McDonald's Restaurants of Halton Hills, Ollie's Cycle & Ski and Party Balloons & Gifts.