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11 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, November 24, 2011 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL NOVEMBER 2011 HHS Receives Provincial Award John McDonald Book Signing Author, John McDonald will be visiting Georgetown Hospital to do a meet and greet, and book signing of his newest work Halton's Heritage ~ William Halton and Halton County. Books are available for $55 (tx.incl) for hard cover copies and $42 (tx.incl) for soft cover. A portion of sales will be donated to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation. When: Friday, November 25th Where: Georgetown Hospital Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This fantastic anthology is full of gorgeous photos and interesting local history ­ a perfect gift for the local historian in your life! ConnectCARE Personal Emergency Response Service Help at the touch of a button The Halton Healthcare Services team accepts the Platinum Quality Healthcare Workplace Award at the Ontario Hospital Association's 2011 Health Achieve Conference. Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) was one of five healthcare organizations awarded a PLATINUM Quality Healthcare Workplace Award by the Ontario Hospital Association's (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This prestigious award recognized HHS' efforts to improve the workplace in ways that contribute to employee and physician quality of work-life and the quality of the care and services they deliver. This is the second year of the OHA Quality Healthcare Workplace Award. This award compliments the innovation, the tremendous leadership and the incredible teamwork at HHS over the past year to ensure our hospitals provide a great supportive workplace ­ one which promotes education, safety, and continuous quality improvement. Read about all these initiatives underway at HHS in the newest edition of Your Health, Community Report, an insert in your local newspaper coming soon. · ConnectCARE is a hospital owned and operated service that helps seniors live actively and independently in the comfort of their own homes. ConnectCARE offers: · State-of-the-art techonology · 24 Hour monitoring service · Peace of mind for you or your loved one · Professional and courteous staff For more information, call 905-338-4357 or 1-800-665-7853, or log on to www.connectcarehalton.ca In Search of Holiday Décor? The Georgetown Hospital Trinkets and Treats Gift Shop is all set for the holiday season. Stop by and pick up some unique gifts and holiday décor. Gift Shop hours are based on volunteer availability and are as follows: Weekdays: Weekends: 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. ­ 8:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ­ 6:00 p.m. Be Prepared...for the Flu Flu season has arrived. We encourage you to check with your doctor's office about receiving a flu shot or attend one of the free vaccination clinics offered by the Halton Region Health Department. To find the clinic that's most convenient for you, please call 905-825-6000 or log on to their website at www.halton.ca/flu. During the flu season, please be aware of the risk to patients in the hospital and do not visit if you are ill or feeling unwell. When you do visit, please remember to wash your hands thoroughly at the hospital. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting the flu! Gift Shop Volunteers are always needed to help keep the Gift Shop open and raise money for the hospital. Please call Janice at 905-873-0111, ext. 8153 if you are interested in becoming a retail volunteer. Poinsettia Sale On December 1, 2011 the Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association will be holding their Annual Poinsettia Sale in the Boardroom at Georgetown Hospital from 9:00 a.m. ­ 1:00 p.m. Poinsettias are $11 each and come in red, white and pink. Pre-ordered poinsettias will be available for pick-up at this time or delivered if previous arrangements have been made. On site sales will also be available while quantities last. Funds raised by the Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association support their commitment to the Georgetown Hospital Redevelopment Campaign. Contact the Association office for more information: 905-873-0111, ext. 8250. The Annual Hospital Christmas Ball The Annual Hospital Christmas Ball will take place on Saturday, December 3rd at the Club at North Halton. This is the perfect way to kick-off the Holiday Season with close friends, delicious cuisine and Christmas cheer. For tickets please call Barbara Phipps at 905-877-8555 and join us while we dance the night away! Snowing Christmas Tree Raffle Visit Dini and Co. at 56 Main Street South in historic downtown Georgetown to take part in the "Snowing Christmas Tree Raffle." Tickets are $5 each and available at Dini & Co. until December 10th. The draw will be held on December 12th at 4:00 p.m. with all proceeds in support of Georgetown Hospital. Pick up your tickets today!