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w w w .i n si d eH A LT O N .c o m O A K V IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , A ug us t 26 , 2 01 1 2 0 s N E W S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N F R O M O A K V I L L E - T R A F A L G A R M E M O R I A L H O S P I T A L A U G U S T 2 0 1 1 Thank You for Teeing Off! With summer and golf season coming to an end, the Foundation is grateful for the numerous golf events that benefi ted our hospital. Thank you to the Oakville Civitan Club Charity Golf Tournament for raising more than $20,000 towards our equipment needs, the St. Josephs Ukrainian Catholic Church for their recent $25,000 pledge to the new Oakville Hospital through proceeds from their annual golf event, and last but not least thank you to the organizers of the Peter DAttoma Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner for raising an incredible $100,000 this year. To everyone who organized, attended, or sponsored these community partner golf events, your efforts have improved the healthcare of our community and we thank you for your continued support. Watch out for West Nile West Nile is a virus found in wild birds and carried by mosquitoes, who can then infect humans with a single bite. The months of August and September are peak months for West Nile Virus (WNV) and people of all ages are at risk. Here are some tips to follow to avoid getting bit! Protect yourself. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes when outdoors in the evening or early morning. Use an insect repellent approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Remove standing water. Remove or change all standing water around your home to reduce potential mosquito breeding areas. For more tips and information on WNV, log on to www.halton.ca. Saturday, August 27, 2011 Pro Hockey Life Dorval Crossing Shopping centre Meet Newest Maple Leaf Player Tim Connolly Scotiabank celebrates Pro Hockey Lifes new megastore in Oakville. Come meet Toronto Maple Leaf Tim Connolly and join in the fun festivities. The fun starts at noon with a fundraising barbeque benefi tting the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Dont miss your chance to win a Tim Connolly signed Jersey or one of ten $100 Pro Hockey Life gift cards. Be sure to bring the kids to this family event! Start Your Fall Off With a New Challenge and Volunteer Volunteer at the Oakville Hospital A variety of interesting opportunities awaits you. Assisting in-patients Supporting out-patients Working behind-the-scenes Fundraising or leadership For more information, please contact us: Call 905-338-4643, email lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. Heres your chance to win a car! The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) is raffl ing off a brand new, hot off the line Fiat 500, donated by Lockwood Dodge! Get your tickets for their Drive It, Dont Dream car raffl e today. The OHVA will be selling tickets in the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital lobby and the OHVA Gift Shop, as well as other locations around the community so look out for them! Tickets are $20 each or three for $50. Good luck! Win a Car! Halton Diabetes Program Having problems controlling your blood sugar? We are here to help you. The Halton Diabetes Program provides diabetes education and self management support to adults with diabetes and their families. Certifi ed diabetes educators work with people with diabetes and their doctors to build a plan for successful living with diabetes. The Oakville site of the Halton Diabetes Program is located at 700 Dorval Drive, Suite # 609. For more information, please contact Jane Harper, Coordinator at 905-338-4432, ext. 4885. Living Healthy Seminar Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminar provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 Healthy Bladder Habits as we Age Laura M. Robbs, Continence Nurse Milton District Hospital, 7030 Derry Road, Milton Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. August 29: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 30: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 31: 8:00 a.m. - Noon Three Day Shoe Sale Walk your way to healthier feet. The Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre provides the following services: Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium Up to 75% off All sales are fi nal Cash only Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre 905 - 338 4669 www.oakvillehospitalfootcare.ca