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8 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, September 29, 2011 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER 2011 GH Expansion Moves Forward An Afternoon of Wine Tasting and Education Sunday, October 2, 2011 12:30 p.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Carafe Wine Makers, 221 Miller Drive Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and education. Tickets are $10 pp and up to $25 per wine kit will be donated to Georgetown Hospital Foundation. Bottle your own wine in time for the Holidays! For tickets or information call, Carafe Georgetown 905-873-2667. Thank You! On Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) was pleased to welcome the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to Georgetown Hospital. The Minister came to the hospital to announce that the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care would be providing funding to support the Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging expansion and renovation project at the hospital. The announcement of this funding means that HHS can move forward to the next phase of planning for this much-needed project. The addition of a CT scanner and the expansion and revitalization of the Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging Departments will greatly enhance the care provided at Georgetown Hospital, ensuring that residents of Halton Hills have access to high quality hospital services close to home. Thank you to the Georgetown Firefighters for presenting the proceeds of their Big Chill Dance Party. The event had over 1,000 guests and raised $24,000 for the Georgetown Hospital Foundation Investing in Care ­ Close to Home campaign for a CT scanner and ER expansion. Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a FREE, six week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communication with healthcare professionals and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. Registration is required. Milton Seniors Centre Mississauga- Heartland Oakville- Oakpark Mississauga­ Dundas & Mavis Oct. 5th to Nov.9th Oct. 17th to Nov. 28th Oct. 20th to Nov.24th Oct. 25th to Nov. 29th 9:30am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 3:30pm 9:30am to 12:00pm 9:30am to 12:00pm Come Volunteer with us! The Trinkets and Treats Gift Shop has Retail Volunteer Positions available. Meet new people, have fun and help raise funds for your local hospital. Not comfortable working with cash? Why not volunteer in the mornings and work the coffee kiosk. Weekend shifts are suitable for working people or youths 16 years and older. Contact Janice at 905-873-0111, ext. 8153 or jcowen@haltonhealthcare.on.ca for more information. Mayor's Masquerade Ball Mayor Rick Bonnette invites you to attend the inaugural Mayor's Masquerade Ball in support of the Georgetown Hospital. Presenting Sponsors for this fundraiser event is Dufferin Aggregates. Date: Saturday October 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm Where: Old Acton Town Hall, 19 Willow St. N Dress: A Black & White Affair Masks: Bring your own or one will be provided Tickets: $75 each Your ticket includes a fun memorable night of entertainment including a casino, our very own crooner "Monty Greig", an illusionist, a midnight buffet and great raffle prizes to be won! Tickets are limited, so hurry before they are sold out! Contact Nancy Surette at 905-873-2601, ext. 2340. More sessions in the GTA are available, to find more information or to register for your choice of program, please call 905-338-4432, ext. 4871 or fax 905-338-6241 or e-mail maximizeyourhealthhaltonhealthcare.on.ca. Living Healthy Seminar Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminar provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 Your Cataract Surgery Dr. Omar Hakim, HHS Ophthalmologist Georgetown Hospital, 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. Email a Patient Halton Healthcare is happy to offer a complimentary patient email service for those that cannot come in for a personal visit. Log onto www.haltonhealthcare.com and under Quick Links you will find the link to Email a Patient. A volunteer will print your message on special paper, seal it and arrange for delivery.