The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 26, 2006 - 25 TheThe Community Pulse Of Smoke-Free Ontario The new Smoke-Free Ontario Act comes into effect on June 1, 2006. This new Act does not allow smoking under overhangs on buildings, or in enclosed public spaces including structures such as parking garages. It also legislates the removal of all covered smoking shelters. New signage has been posted in and around our hospitals to help identify where smoking is not permitted. Thank-you for your cooperation! www.haltonhealthcare.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OTMH Classic Run - Sunday, June 18th It's that time of year again - the 10th annual OTMH Classic will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2006. The OTMH Classic is held in support of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The Classic is held each year on Father's Day and involves many exciting activities and opportunities: · A 5 km Run or Power Walk, 3 km Family Walk and a Father's Day Breakfast · New this year is a 1 km Fun Run for children under the age of 10 Let OTMH be part of your Father's Day family celebrations - a great cause and something fun for everyone! For more information or to register visit www.otmhclassic.com or call Aleta at 905-845-2571, ext. 4351. Summer Student Volunteer Positions We have a number of summer positions currently available for students: · Assisting patients and staff with daily routines on the Nursing Units · Transporting Patients throughout the hospital in wheelchairs and stretchers · Co-ordinating patient visits in Pre-admission Clinic and Surgical Day Care Interested students are encouraged to apply by calling the Volunteer Services Department at 905-338-4643 or e-mailing lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Adult Volunteer Positions BINGO Volunteers The Auxiliary's Bingo team, which raised $22,000 this year for hospital equipment, runs Bingo sessions twice monthly at the Mayfair Bingo Hall on Speers Road. They are looking for additional volunteers to sell tickets to Bingo players on the floor. The time commitment required for this position involves two Wednesday afternoons a month. (Effective June 1st, the hall will be completely smoke-free.) Leadership Volunteers The Auxiliary is looking for Convenors or Captains of a range of volunteer services. These positions (some of which sit on the Auxiliary Board) help us to coordinate the activities of the volunteers in their areas, including scheduling and training. They are an important communication link between the Auxiliary, staff and front-line volunteers. If you are interested in joining a fun team to help raise funds for your community hospital or getting more involved in a leadership and/or front-line volunteer role, please contact the Volunteer Services department at 905-338-4643 or cdaniels@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. For more information on any of these OTMH Volunteer positions, visit our website: www.haltonhealthcare.com OTMH Renal Dialysis Memorial Service Since its opening in 1997, the Renal Dialysis Program at OTMH has provided a life-giving service to many patients. During this time, our staff have had the privilege to know and care for many exceptional individuals. Halton Healthcare is holding the 4th Annual Memorial Service to honour those patients who have died since March of 2005 while they were part of our Renal Dialysis Program. The Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 28th at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in the Auditorium, located in the basement. All family and friends of these patients are invited to join us. For more information, or if you are planning to attend, please call 905-338-4492. Halton Healthcare's 8th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 15, 2006 6:00 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception 7:00 p.m. - Annual Meeting and Awards Evening Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville Audited financial statements will be available at the meeting or by calling the Hospital Administration Office at 905-338-4616. Join us! Halton Healthcare Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville, ON L6J 3L7 905-845-2571 Milton District Hospital 30 Derry Road East, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2X5 905-878-2383 Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown Ontario, L7G 2B8 905-873-0111 Sleeman is proud to be an active community member of Oakville