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NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL APRIL 2011 Its all happening in 2011 Thank You TD Bank Financial Group Thanks to a grant from TD Bank Financial Group Oakville-Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) continues to forge ahead with Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is advancing their development plans for the New Oakville Hospital. This year will commitment to provide moms and babies with safe, quality prove to be an exciting one, with lots of major milestones for care during their birthing experience. Managing Obstetrical the new state-of-the-art hospital. Read on to fi nd out whats Risk Effectively (MORE-OB) is an educational series currently happening and when!offered to healthcare professionals in OTMHs birthing unit. TD Bank Financial Group generously contributed $75,000 Request for Proposals Closedtowards the costs of making this valuable program available February 25to our staff. The TD grant in medical excellence helps ensure Since May 31, 2010, when the request for proposals was issued to pre-qualified bidders, teams have been that nurses and other caregivers have access to funds to working to develop detailed proposals to design, build, finance and maintain the New Oakville Hospital. further their education. On February 25, teams submitted their proposals to HHS and Infrastructure Ontario for evaluation.Preferred Proponent NamedAnticipated May/June 2011April Fundraisers in Support of OTMHFollowing a rigorous evaluation period, a preferred proponent will be selected from the companies Fazioli Piano Series Benefit Concerts, April 2nd and 23rd that submitted bids to design, build, finance and maintain the new hospital. HHS will then enter into Come experience live classical music on April 2nd and April 23rd in support of OTMH. The Fazioli Piano negotiations with the preferred proponent to work out details such as financing rates and final costs.Series is showcasing an impressive group of talented pianists at Merriam Music Concert Hall (part of the Merriam Music store), at 2359 Bristol Circle in Oakville. Tickets are available at www.pianorecitals.ca Commercial & Financial Close(Adults: $15 / Seniors/Students: $10). Full proceeds from the April 2nd and 23rd concerts will go towards Anticipated July/August 2011the purchase of vital medical equipment for OTMH.The project is expected to reach commercial and financial close in July-August 2011. At this time all relevant contracts will have been signed, a financing rate will be set and the projects costs are finalized. Acura Advantage Undressed Show, April 15Final project costs will be announced publicly and construction is expected to begin shortly after.Acura of Oakville is hosting an evening of fashion, food, and entertainment in support of OTMH on April 15, 2011. Tickets are $75 with the proceeds from the evening going towards the purchase of a Fetal Learn About Safer Elder Care Telemetry Unit, which is a wireless device that monitors an unborn babys vital signs. To purchase tickets, please contact Joanne Andreychuk at 905-825-8777 or joanne@acuraofoakville.com.Halton Healthcare Services has recently implemented a Safer Elder Care program to improve the care offered to seniors at the hospital. Now, with the help of TVCogeco you can learn all about how this program that enhances patient safety right here at OTMH. Just log on to Kurl for Kids, April 21-23www.haltonhealthcare.com and click on the TVCogeco link to view a video and learn more! While Join Olympic Silver Medalist Cheryl Bernard and other curling youre there, you may also click on the link to learn about the electronic Positive Patient Identifi cation champions at the 2011 Kurl for Kids event in support of the Special (PPID) system already in place at OTMH. Care Nursery at OTMH. For more information or to register, visit www.kurlforkids.com.Contribute Your Voice and LeadershipAs Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) continues to grow and evolve, sound governance and strategic leadership become even more crucial to the delivery of quality care, clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. The HHS Board of Directors is seeking two new members to become integral decision-makers in Living Healthy Seminarsan organization that has become a role model for innovative healthcare in Canada. Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. To complement the existing backgrounds represented on the Board, the sitting Directors are seeking to Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminars starts at 7:00 p.m.fill these two vacancies with recognized leaders from the Milton and accounting communities. Along with formal governance training, knowledge of the healthcare system and experience on not-for-profit boards Wednesday, April 6, 2011would also be valuable assets.Prostate Cancer Prevention: What to do if you have itDr. Richard Casey, HHS UrologistTo view the advertisement for these positions and for information about submitting your nomination or Southside Community Church, 7480 Derry Road, Miltonexpression of interest, please visit the HHS website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. Monday, April 11, 2011Our Family Our Food: Empowerment through the love of foodThank You to our Volunteers!Sandra Saville, Registered Dietitian and Julia Hanna, Julias RitornoHalton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, OakvilleThis year, National Volunteer Appreciation week is from April 10 16th. Halton Healthcare Services Tuesday, April 26, 2011would like to extend a BIG thank you to the Oakville Do I Still Need a Pap?Hospital Volunteer Association for all their hard work Dr. Santina Andrighetti, Gynaecologistand dedication each and every day with us here at the Georgetown Hospital, 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown hospital. There is no doubt that our volunteers help provide a friendlier, warmer, more compassionate Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at and welcoming environment. They are an integral 905-878-2383, ext. 4379.part of our healthcare team thank you so much for all you do!www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 1, 2011 8