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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 30, 2012 · 2 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUGUST 2012 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? This workshop teaches action planning, problem solving, relaxation techniques, communication skills, and more in a group environment. Persons living with chronic conditions and their spouses or caregivers are welcome to attend this FREE six week workshop. Registration is required. Mississauga ­ Amica City Centre Oakville Seniors Centre Oakville ­ YMCA Mississauga ­5230 River Forest Mississauga ­ Dundas & Mavis Mississauga ­ Erin Mills Lodge Sept. 21st to Oct. 26th Sept. 19th to Oct.24th Oct. 12th to Nov. 16th Oct. 16th to Nov. 20th Oct. 16th to Nov. 20th Oct. 24th to Nov. 28th 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 4:15p.m. (For members) 9:3o a.m. to Noon 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Cantonese) 9:30 a.m. to Noon 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour de Halton New Oakville Hospital Campaign Cabinet members, Jeff & Bonnie Flemington and their dedicated committee of volunteers have championed Tour de Halton, an exciting new event for our community. Last year, the inaugural Tour de Halton raised $110,000 for the campaign to equip the new hospital. This year's healthy and fun family event promises to be even more memorable. A few cyclists from the 2011 Tour de Halton event More sessions in the GTA are available, to find our 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 maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Please join us on Saturday, September 22nd as Tour de Halton riders of all levels enjoy a scenic fall ride through Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills while raising much needed funds for the New Oakville Hospital. For more information or to register, please visit www.tourdehalton.com Volunteer at your Community Hospital Gain skills and make friends while contributing your time and talents to help our patients, visitors and staff. · In-patients (library cart, family orientation, surveys) · Out-patient clinics (greeting, coordinating visits) · Behind the scenes (reminder calls, chart preparation) · Fundraising (selling raffle tickets, planning events) · Leadership (train and schedule volunteers) If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others as well as yourself, please ask us how you can join our team! Please contact us: Call: 905-338-4622 Email: ohva@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Website: www.ohva.ca Bird's Eye View of the New Oakville Hospital Work on Oakville's new hospital has been progressing steadily over the past year and thanks to a webcam, mounted high on one of the cranes, curious onlookers can get a bird's eye view of construction at the site. The camera allows you to zoom in on specific images, view different areas of the site by clicking on the Archive Presets, or travel back in time by selecting a date on the calendar. Visit us on-line at www.newoakvillehospital.com to view the camera and find out more about this exciting project. Work-Fit Total Therapy Centre Helping you get better and stay better. The Work-Fit Total Therapy Centre provides the following services: · Physiotherapy · Back & Neck Pain · Hip & Knee Programs · Acupuncture · Active Rehab · Work & Sports Injuries · Massage Therapy ConnectCARE Personal Emergency Response Service Help at the touch of a button ConnectCARE is a hospital owned and operated service that helps seniors live actively and independently in the comfort of their own homes. ConnectCARE offers: · State-of-the-art technology · 24 Hour monitoring service · Peace of mind for you or your loved one · Professional and courteous staff For more information, call 905-338-4357 or 1-800-665-7853, or log on to www.connectcarehalton.ca Call 905-845-9540 to book an appointment today or log on to www.workfitphysiotherapy.ca for more information. For Milton, call 905-876-7022. Watch out for West Nile West Nile is a virus that is 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, 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 www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS