Several cancer support events set for this month A community-based, non-profit cancer support organization is hosting several events this month. Wellwood provides free information, programs and peer support to people who have received a diagnosis of cancer, loved ones, caregivers and healthcare providers. Working with existing community agencies and cancer care providers, Wellwood aims to provide integrative supportive care, according to its website. Ovarian cancer talk On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the organization presents A Patient and Oncologist Chat about Ovarian Cancer with Helen Martin and Dr. Hal Hirte at the Wellwood Juravinski House, 501 Sanatorium Rd., in Hamilton. There will be free parking for the event, which runs from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 905-667-8870. Annual event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness The 17th annual Wellwood Walk/Run/ Wheel for Colorectal Cancer Awareness will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton. Participants will get to choose from onekilometre, 5k and 10k routes and receive technical raceshirts, medals for all children, food and prizes. As well there will be entertainment by the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band. To register online, visit www.wellwood. on.ca. Yoga classes Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, Wellwood is offering evening yoga classes for individuals affected by cancer. Classes run Mondays, from 7-8:15 p.m., at Wellwood Juravinski House. Register by calling 905-667-8870, or visit Wellwood's website for more information. Palliative care program The Supportive and Palliative Care Program at Hamilton's Juravinski Cancer Centre presents "Building Your Medical Family Tree" with Megan Day, genetic counsellor. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Wellwood Juravinski House. For more information on any of Wellwood's events this month, call 905-3879495, ext. 64315. Health 35 | Thursday, October 8, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" Breast-screening blitz aims to see 500 women The Mississauga Halton Central West (MHCW) Regional Cancer Program is hosting a one-day mammography blitz for women on Friday, Oct. 16. The local program is encouraging women aged 50-74, who have not had a mammogram in the last two years, to book an appointment for the day. It's setting a target of screening 500 women in one day across the region. "Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian women, affecting one in nine women in their lifetime. Regular breast cancer screenings find cancers when they are small and less likely to have spread," stated a media release. Locally, the blitz will be at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital's designated breast-screening site, 327 Reynolds St. To book appointment, visit mammothon.ca or call 905-813-4220. DIAMOND Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @OakvilleBeaver, @NewsHooked, @DavidLea6, @JuliaLeReporter, @Beaversports, @herbgarbutt, @Halton_Photog Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Wellness and Corrective Care for All Ages · Early morning, late evening and Saturday appointments available · Advanced computerized scans for spinal nerve stress We've helped people suffering with: Low back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive ves, disorders, breathing problems, osteoarthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, infertility, allergies, poor posture and more. · Special interest in caring for infants and children · Pregnancy care · X-ray facilities on-site Fabio De Rango Pharmacist/Owner Voted Oakville's Favourite Pharmacist & Pharmacy · Patient Counselling · Complete Diabetic Care · Home Visits · Consultations · Free RX Delivery DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 478 Dundas Street West | 905-257-9737 Canada Post DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 2501 Third Line | 905-465-3000 Open 24 hours | 7 Days a Week www.shoppersdrugmart.ca New patients welcome! T: 905-825-9529 · www.oakvillechiro.com 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 1, Oakville Isn't It About Time For A Hearing Test??? Come And Visit An Independent, Caring Family Hearing Aid Clinic Why Do Oakville Families Trust Us with All Their Dental Needs? CosmetiC & Family Dentistry · implants invisalign · Dentures... From start to Finish! CROWN/DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm seniors DisCount Free Consultations New patients & ChilDren welcoMe OAKVILLE'S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES s" competitors quotes Let us help you change your life. Hearing & instrument Jennifer Nolan Specialists with over 30 years experience! "We will match al ll Come in and meet Jenny & Wendy Wendy Caswell Home Visits Lakeshore H E A R I N G Paramedical S E R V I C E S 2274 Lakeshore Rd. W. (at East Street) Oakville 905-827-2066 · www.brontedentist.com Dr. Michael Vo d.m.d · Kim Chung d.d. Established Since 1979 E-mail: lphs113@cogeco.net · Website: lakeshoreparamedical.com 113 JONES STREET, OAKVILLE, ON · 905-827-2902