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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 3, 2015 | 12 free familY pass! The Oakville lifesTYle HOme sHOW Get Your Bank Bed Challenge race is set for May 3 continued from p.5 "This community has been raising funds for the Oakville hospital for 65 years. It's absolutely necessary, as the government doesn't fund medical equipment. It really is up to the community to make it happen," said Tina Triano, OHF CEO. "You funded the building, you funded expansion, and most recently, you funded equipment as a community, specifically beds in a Bank Bed Challenge." She noted the transportation of equipment to the new hospital is underway, with a new CT scanner arriving recently and installation happening "as we speak." "Our beautiful new hospital...we are just a little more than eight months from moving into it. If there's one message I want you to get out to your customers and colleagues, it's we are on time, we are on budget," said Triano. The OHF CEO said the organization is "very proud of the new single-patient room design," that has become a model that's being adopted by other hospitals in Canada. The new building, expected to open in December, will be equipped with additional operating rooms. It will also utilize new technology "that didn't even exist 10 years ago," Triano said, resulting in less invasive surgeries that will allow patients to return home sooner. Dr. Sanjay Pandeya, a local HHS nephrologist, said he was "very impressed" with how supportive the entire community is of the new hospital. The private rooms, which are 80 per cent concealed, improves patient safety, he said. "We all hear about the infection problems that go on in the hospital, the spread of infection and wards closing. Having private rooms will be so vital to preventing those types of things from happening," he said. "They also provide the availability for family members to come and support their loved ones." Just look for the bright pink insert in Today's Oakville Beaver. Don't miss our best show ever! april 10, 11, 12 at the Glen abbey recreation Centre (1415 Third line north of QeW) Friday 1-9pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm Show hourS The Bank Bed Challenge was launched by former Scotiabank president and OHF board member, the late Bruce Birmingham, who recognized the growing need for hospital beds at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) and was inspired by bathtub races. On April 5, 2006, the inaugural race was introduced at Oakville Town Hall. More than $1.1 million has been raised since. The Birmingham Bank Bed Challenge race will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 10 a.m. It will start on Navy Street and Lakeshore Road East, and finish at George's Square. Registration is open to any company and fees start at $500. As well, a minimum of $250 in pledges is required. Those interested in participating can call Marla Bloomfield at 905-845-2571 ext. 6181. People can also make a donation to the campaign at their local bank branch or online at www.bankbedchallenge.com. A Full Service Florist with a Difference ® Gorgeous floral designs for all occasions. Spacious walk-in coolers preserve freshness. Ready-to-Go arrangements save you time. 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee. Celebrate Spring & Easter Beautiful Bouquet Selection Ready To Go starting at $ We also deliver throughout the GTA and Hamilton area. Open 7 Days/Week · Same Day Local Delivery · Worldwide Delivery 2999 Oakville Store: 2387 Trafalgar Rd at Postridge · 905-257-0777 11 Ontario Stores: Burlington Oakville Mississauga London (8) www.forestofflowers.com As distinctive as you are You are unique. Your family is unique. Ask our trusted specialists about personalized options for lasting remembrance, and preserve the memory of one special life forever. Call today to take the first step: 905-257-1100 Look for us on Facebook glenoaks.ca Ella, Montessori nine-year-old. Current self-directed learner, future team captain, varsity basketball. Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, May 6. Call 905-389-1367, or visit www.hsc.on.ca, for details. 3164 Ninth Line (403 & Dundas St.), Miss./Oakville, ON Arbor Memorial Inc. Family Owned. Proudly Canadian.