www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 17, 2011 · 22 Health Pediatric clinic now open Allison Tyrell. For 18 months, she worked in the emergency room at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children where she says about 85 per cent We all know hospital emergency rooms are of the children she saw could easily have been designed to deal with heart attacks, broken treated in a doctor's office. Not only would the child have received bones and serious medical emergencies. Most parents also know a two-year-old with appropriate treatment, it would have been faster for the family and cheaper for the medical an ear infection doesn't fit that category. Nevertheless, many bundle up the two-year- system. The key is getting in to see a doctor when olds and take them to the emergency room for treatment. They have a small child clearly in you need one. With that in mind, Tyrell and MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER pain, a family doctor who doesn't have an fellow pediatrician Dr. Yasser Mansour have immediate appointment open, and a need to opened Oakville's first pediatric walk-in clinic. JUST FOR KIDS: From left, Dr. Allison Tyrrell, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and Located at the corner of Postmaster Drive Dr. Yasser Mansour cut the ribbon at the opening of the first pediatric walk-in clinic at 2540 Postmaster Dr. return to work the next day. It's a familiar scenario to pediatrician Dr. and Dundas Street in the town's rapidly-grow- ing northwest, the clinic provides quick medical service to augment the care children are receivchildren when their family doctor is unavailable. ing." While other walk-in clinics certainly see sick children, the Not only does the clinic provide difference with the pediatric clinic is that both Mansour and treatment for the screaming two-yearTyrell specialize in treatment for children under 18. old with the ear infection, it also offers a Hibbert & Associates "This is all I do," said Tyrell, noting parents with offspring range of services from newborn exams, Fa amily y Footcare and Orthotics in the newborn to toddler age often feel uncomfortable man- to immunizations, to doctor's letters for aging childhood illnesses without medical advice. "We help daycare and summer camps. 331 Sheddon Ave., Oakville · 905.815.0971 · w www www.oakvilleclinic.ca ww.oakvilleclinic ww.o w. .o oakvillec oakvilleclinic akvilleclini akvill ille eclini li ic "We're not taking you from your NO REFERRALS NECESSARY · SATURDAY APPO O INTMENTS AVAILA AVAILABLE family doctor," said Mansour, who operT k A Step in the h Right h Direction. V h d Take Visit a Chiropodist ates similar clinics in Toronto and Mississauga. He says people should call their own doctor first, but when family doctors are unavailable, the clinic can help. It also offers a valuable service to new families who haven't yet found a permanent family doctor. Mansour said the decision to locate Lose an avera age of 3-7 lbs/week in a highly-visible site near Oakville's Great for men and women n · Primarily promotes fat loss · Helps to maintain lean muscle e mas ss · Supports cellulite reduction new hospital was deliberate. The clinic · Promotes vitality and energ gy · Naturally suppresses appetite has easy access to the hospital for lab tests and referrals and it will also be evident to families headed there. The clinic opened Sept. 23 and offers To learn more r information f ti r call 905844WELL 44WELL (9355). 9355). please email info@acornhealth.ca nfo@acornhealth.ca or limited access to a pediatrician five days 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON N a week. To find out the hours of availability, call 905-857-KIDS (5437). As Dr. r Jenna Davis a demand grows, hours will expand with Famil a ly Chiropr r actor/Acupuncturist the goal of providing service all day, 905.844.WELL (9355) www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca every day. By Kim Arnott SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER FOOT CLINIC Your Last Diet Get Ready y for the Holidays! B BODY BUSTER FITNESS® BOOTCAMP Committed To Your Fitness ® 10th Anniversary Promotion All You Can Taste (Over 130 Items) Lunch Special $16.99 + tax (includes pop) VOTED BEST BOOTCAMP ENTER Transform Tr ansform the way you look and feel in just 4 weeks! > PROMOCODE NEW MEMBERS Free fitness assessment, measurements, t-shirt nutrition ideas and more! Do a make up class if you cannot attend! Women & Men of all ages & fitness levels welcome Many locations to choose from offered 5 days a week FALL SAVE UP TO $ 50 > Next Program Starts AAA Grade Steak > 905-829-9185 · www.crazysushioakville.ca Oakville Centrum AMC Theatres 2045 WINSTON PARK DR. OAKVILLE > November 21st! To Register Call: 905-901-3634 Or Visit: www.BodyBusterFitness.com