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NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FEBRUARY 2011 HHS Receives ProChinese New Year Gala Raises $25,000vincial AwardHalton Healthcare Services (HHS) was awarded a GOLD Quality Healthcare Workplace Award by the The Halton Region Chinese Canadian Association (HRCCA) kicked off the Year of the Rabbit by hosting Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care HealthForce Ontario. a Chinese New Year Gala on Sunday, February 13th at the Burlington Convention Centre. This year marked the 10th anniversary of HRCCA hosting a Chinese New Year Gala in support of local charities The award submission highlighted many of the unique programs that have been implemented at the HHS in Halton. More than 500 attendees enjoyed an evening of entertainment including dragon and lion Hospitals in Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. HHS was also acknowledged for organizing annual patient dances, Chinese Opera Face Changing, traditional music and dance performances, a fashion show by safety expos that provide staff with opportunities to showcase and be recognized for their good work. the talented Adrian Wu, karaoke and a live band. The attendees also enjoyed a 10-course authentic The OHA recognized HHS for having a strong commitment to quality improvement and quality workplace Chinese dinner, prepared by Summit Garden Restaurant. Best of all, more than $25,000 was raised initiative metrics and evaluation processes. benefi tting the essential equipment needs for the New Oakville Hospitals Intensive Care Unit. Thank you to the HRCCA for hosting such a wonderful event, including Allan Lo, President, Dr. Alex Lui, HHS is amongst the first organizations in the province to achieve this prestigious award recognizing Event Co-Chair, Dr. Laurence Chau, Event Co-Chair, Ho Wong, Treasurer and Mary Lui, past president organizational efforts to improve healthcare workplaces in ways that contribute to providers quality of and Founding Member. Thank you to everyone who attended the event in support of a work life and the quality of care and services.great fundraising cause. Learn About Your HospitalVolunteer Positions Flexible HoursHalton Healthcare Services Laboratory at OTMH was the fi rst in Canada to implement the electronic The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association has a number Positive Patient Identifi cation (PPID) system. This system enhances patient safety by ensuring that of flexible volunteer positions to suit your busy schedule, specimens are collected from the right patient, at the right time, into the right specimen container and including some work-from-home options:that the results are linked back to the right patient. - Train and assist staff in the development of Now, with the help of TVCogeco you can learn all about internet-based training moduleshow this PPID system works to enhance patient safety - Install ConnectCARE monitors in client homesright here at OTMH. Log on to www.tvcogeco.com or - Develop and implement fundraising projectswww.haltonhealthcare.com and click on the TVCogeco link - Share your musical talents with in-patientsto view a video and learn more! - Join the Association Board in a leadership role or on a committeeThank You to Whole Foods Market!To learn more about these and other volunteering The Halton Healthcare Services Health Promotion Department opportunities at your local hospital, please contact would like to extend a special THANK YOU to Whole Foods Market the Volunteer Department at 905-338-4643, email for their support of the Living Healthy Series. Our free health lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or log on to education series reaches over 1,500 community members each www.haltonhealthcare.comyear in the communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. Look for our upcoming fall calendar at haltonhealthcare.com or email healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca to receive it by email.Sky of Stars Baby WallThe birth of a baby is a special time. At OTMH, our Maternal Child Care Program is proud to be part of your precious memories by offering the Sky of Stars Living Healthy SeminarsBaby Wall. For a donation of $100 or more, you can Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. mark this joyous occasion with a star bearing your Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminars starts at 7:00 p.m.babys name and birth date that will be displayed on the Sky of Stars Baby Wall. Please visit our Thursday, March 31, 2011website at www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com Health Benefits of a Nordic Pole Walking Programto order your star today.Klaus Schwanbeck, Ph.DBaby Joseph and his proud parents celebrate his star Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakvillebeing placed on the OTMH Sky of Stars Baby Wall. Wednesday, April 6, 2011Prostate Cancer Prevention: What to do if you have itEsso Fundraiser A SuccessDr. Richard Casey, HHS UrologistThank you to Esso at Dorval and Speers for their Southside Community Church, 7480 Derry Road, Miltonoutstanding fundraising event which was a throwback to the full serve stations that pumped gas and washed Monday, April 11, 2011car windows for customers. Through the efforts and Our Family Our Food: Empowerment through the love of foodteam work of Mohit Thakore, Aneesh Thakore, Adnan Sandra Saville, Registered Dietitian and Julia Hanna, Julias RitornoKhan and Eric Lombardi this event raised $4,329 forHalton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville OTMH. This donation will help put essential equipment Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at into the hands of our caregivers. Thank you to David 905-878-2383, ext. 4379.Genest from Esso Imperial Oil for their corporate support and contribution, and to everyone who participated in the fundraiser!