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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 29, 2012 · 2 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NOVEMBER 2012 New Online at HHS Missed the chance to visit the Annual Patient Safety Expo at one of the Halton Healthcare Services' (HHS) hospitals? Log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com to download the 2012 Patient Safety Celebrations Booklet and learn about what's happening at HHS. The Patient Safety Booklet includes patient safety initiatives at our hospitals, showcases important safety practices and new initiatives, raises awareness of patient safety issues, and recognizes and celebrates staff achievements. Take a look to learn more about patient safety at HHS. Go Behind-the-scenes of the New Oakville Hospital with TVCogeco Thank You (l-r) Alistair Yule, Rotary Club of Oakville's Chair of Corporate Giving and Community Stewardship, Tina Triano, CEO of Oakville Hospital Foundation and Ralf Soeder, Rotary Club of Oakville President stand in front of the future Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, currently under construction and opening in December 2015. The Rotary Club of Oakville took the opportunity to make a $20,000 gift toward their $100,000 pledge to fund five defibrillators. TV Cogeco's Michelle Gatien interviews John Oliver, HHS President and CEO at the site of the New Oakville Hospital. Be Prepared for the Flu Flu season has arrived. We encourage you to check with your doctor's office about receiving a flu shot or attend one of the free vaccination clinics offered by the Halton Region Health Department. To find the clinic that's most convenient for you, please call 905-825-6000 or log on to their website at www.halton.ca/flu. During the flu season, please be aware of the risk to patients in the hospital and do not visit if you are ill or feeling unwell. When you do visit, please remember to wash your hands thoroughly at the Hospital. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting the flu! This fall, Michelle Gatien of TVCogeco spent some time with staff and physicians from Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) to learn more about the New Oakville Hospital. Stay tuned to TVCogeco's (Burlington/Oakville) winter schedule for the full 30-minute segment which will take you through mock-ups of three patient care areas and behind-the-scenes on the construction site. Spend Some Time with Us The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association is seeking compassionate volunteers to: · Greet, offer comfort and provide information and assistance to families and visitors to the Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department. · Assist with mealtime activities and visit patients, or conduct satisfaction surveys on In-Patient Units. · Assist with in-hospital transport and visit patients in Dialysis ­ Oakville or Burlington sites. Ask us about additional opportunities to enrich the lives of others while gaining skills and making friends! Call: 905-338-4643 Email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com Contest Winner Announced Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Facebook contest, Summer's Here in Oakville. We received many fabulous photos of the people and places that make Oakville special and more than 5500 views and 700 "likes" from people who voted for their favourite. Thanks to the Oakville Beaver for helping us select the winning photo "A Foggy Ride in Oakville Harbour- Jeffrey Grigg". Photographer, Jeffrey Grigg, received a fantastic camera package valued at $300. Thank you to everyone who participated or voted. To get the latest news on our hospital campaign and participate in future contests, "like us" on facebook.com/OakvilleHospital. 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 January 30th to March 6th 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oakville YMCA February 15th to March 22nd 9:30 a.m. to Noon Georgetown Seniors Centre March 7th to April 11th 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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 www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS