Credit Valley, as does OTMH, wants children to have a positive learning experience and in so doing, it has been shown, they will cope better with the aspects of hospitalization should it ever become necessary, says Reid. "It‘s no different than adults. It‘s the: elementâ€"of .the unknown that‘ s vexyï¬'ngh’fenmg"’shéa'dfls‘ * 5 469 ,.a,', "Is it going to hurt" is perhaps the number one question children ask folâ€" lowed by "What happens to the blood (after blood work)?" and ""Why do you take an Xâ€"ray?", says Mary Beth Reid, childlife worker, therapeutic/occupational therapy, paedeatrics, Credit Valley Hospital. Credit Valley has ventured in this direction before with its annual Teddy Bear Clinic at Erin Mills Town Centre and it has received "nothing but major positive feedback," she says. In fact, people wish the hospital would extend the Clinic or hold it more often throughout the year, adds Reid. Although the hospital conducts tours of the building and the emergenâ€" cy department, this is its first Teddy Bear Hospital, and it‘s designed for all children, not just those about to have an operation. Little people are welcome to bring along their teddybear (or doll) and visit a variety of stations manned by hospital staff, nurses and physicians: Admitting, emergency, Xâ€"ray, laboraâ€" tory, paedeatrics, rehab, dental and discharge. Upon entering the Teddy Bear Hospital, the child will receive a Teddy Bear chart and upon ‘disâ€" charge‘ they will receive an OTMH souvenir coloring book. The special hospital will operate Tuesday, Aug. 30th, Wednesday, Aug. 31st and Thursday, Sept. 1st at Oakville Place (Centre Court), between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. each day and will be an opportuâ€" nity for children to gain a better underâ€" standing of how a hospital functions, in a nonâ€"threatening environment, explains OTMH public relations spokesperson, Hilary Sadler. Hospitals aren‘t awful, scary places and that‘s the message Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is going to try and convey to young members of the community next week with its Teddy Bear Hospital. By KATHY YANCHUS Oakville Beaver Staff Teddy Bear Hospital aims to inform kids how OTMH works Blake Fletcher, 2, helps nurse Beth Koski check out one of the ‘Teddy‘s For Tots‘ Memorial Hospital. o 58 ».v. 4 !’ ? , s # al zis + € 6 «h i s s 55 't’iu'fl.’ oo a . 'h:": s 5 This 9â€"piece gift, yours with any Estee Lauder purchase of 19.50 or more * White Linen Perfumed Body Lotion * 2 fullâ€"sized Allâ€"Day Lipsticks * Lucidity Light Diffusing Makeup * Resilience Elastin Refirming Creme * Clean Finish Purifying Toner @ Tuscany Per Donna Eau de Parfum vial * an essential hairbrush * a great getaway bag to carry it all. So hurry. This offer is available from August 25 â€" September 10, 1994. One to a customer, please, while quantities last It Pays To Use Your C Niï¬ . OAKVILLE PLACE 2â€"48 BEAutirur apyanrtace..... 8424811 . . A Gift For You. at Oakville Trafalgar (Photo by Peter McCusker) For you to discover. Resilience Elastin Refirming Creme Resilience links natural extracts and enzyme technology to slow down the loss of your skin‘s elasticity. The result? Proven results for today. Effective prevention for tomorrow. After 8 weeks, see up to a 25% increase in firmness and elasticity, up to a 30% increase in moisturization and up to a 42% reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles. 30 ml $45 50 ml $70 °_7 _ | oss linivs 125 Cross Ave. Trafalgar Village Beverly Hills Weight Loss Clinics of Oakville will honour weight loss time from any other weight loss organization Eat Grocery Store Bought Food No Shots or Pills Nutritionally Balanced Diet Medically screened Checked Weekly * Taste Test Parties * No Group Sessions * Blood Pressure Pudsons Bay Company Call today for a FREE Consultation Debbie Before Beverly Hills 1 Debbie After Losing Over 70 LBS with Beverly Hills 1 AST Ex