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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 12 theifp.ca We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publication: REGION NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Watermain and Main 10 Side Road (Reg. Rd. 10), Eighth Line and Mountainview Road South, Town of Halton Hills (Georgetown) r Project Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: October 2022 December 2024 For more information about Regional improvement projects: Building + visit halton.ca; a Better + sign up to receive email notice and updates; or Halton + email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311. Tell us what you think of a potential vacant homes tax in Halton For many residents, high prices and demand have made it difficult to rent or buy a home in our growing community. One way Halton is addressing this issue is considering a potential tax on vacant homes, which could help increase housing supply by encouraging owners to rent or sell. If you currently rent or own a home in Halton, or if you hope to do so one day, | encourage you to complete our short online survey or attend one of our virtual public meetings this November. To learn more, please visit the vacant homes tax webpage on halton.ca. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. &, Pease contact us,as soon as possible ifyou have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. NEWS GERIATRICS SPECIALIST JOINS HOSPITAL STAFF HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Halton Healthcare has added to its team of geriatric and specialty services for seniors 4 in n Halton Hills. Hamouda is joining Halton Halen vat Georgetown Hospital. a ouda's endearing and compas- sionate approach coupled with her exten- sive experience is ins ental in helping us Brow our geriatrics program," said Dr. ig Carson, associate chief of staff, Cae etonn Hospital. caper {Completed her specialized training at the University of Geneva in Switzeriand, Over the course of her ca- reer, she has served as head of the geriat- rics department at Dr. Georges L. Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, B., as well as assistant professor at the University of Sherbrooke, also in Monc- ton. She says aging adults usually have a number of complex ical conditions. Instead of treating each condition sepa- rately, she says it is important to under- stand the whole picture. “Each elderly patient is unique, with their own distinct health history, experi- ences and expectations. I like to take my time and really get to know my patients, ask the right questions, do the right as- Halton Healthcare photo Dr. Monia Hamouda, a geriatrician, has joined the staff at Georgetown Hospital. sessments and work with their family and other healthcare providers so we can cre- ate a customized care lan bey respects their wishes," Dr. Ham: “My goal is to optimize fae health so they can live their best life," she added. “Adding a geriatrician with Dr. Hamou- da's expertise at Georgetown Hospital will help us better support aging patients and their families living in our community,” said Monica Bettazzoni, chief operating oftleer of: of Georgetown Hospital. ‘ing forward to having Dr. r team. Her i erin said Dr. Greg Thomson, Halton Healthcare's medical director of rehab, ge- riatrics, transitions and integrated care. "In addition to providing clinical care with the outpatient geriatric assessment clinic at Georgetown Hospital, she will also be here to support in-patient consultations. HDSB SEEKS SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Halton District School Board's spe- cia is areal local o1 organizations and individ- uals to become members of th ests of exceptional children. The organiza- tion must meet all other requirements as outlined in Regulation 464/97 for member- ship to SEAC. Local organizations i Interested in par- to submit a Teter ominined their interest, omination for SEAC rep- resentative and alternate for the associa- tion by Nov. 30. The HDSB also requires a maximum three be t-1 to serve on SEAC, SEAC makes recommendations to the board concerning the de- For these positions, applicants must be a age 18 years or older; bea velopment and delivery of special educa- tion programs and services. Two trustees and representatives from up to 12 local as- sociations serve on SEAC, as well as up to three members at large. serve on the committee, associations or oroanieatione must operate within the Jurisdiction of the board, and be affiliated association/organiza- ton dedicated to the well-being or inter- canada within the jurisdiction of the HDSB; be a public school supporter and submit their application (resume) with a letter indicating the strengths they would bring to this position by Ni All documents, letters and/or applica- tions must be submitted to Lorna Goo. drow, Special Education Services, New Street Education Centre, 3250 New St., Burlington, ON, L7N 1M8.