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21 · Thursday, February 4, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com OT-style FASHION FIGHTS CANCER: Oakville Trafalgar High School will play host to Fashion ...c'est la vie, on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10/$15 at the door. The show will feature fashions for life. Here, this year's show coorganizers Ana Antic (left) and Mary McPherson show off some of the fare to be modelled on the runway by OT students. McPherson was instrumental in choosing the Canadian Cancer Society to benefit from this year's proceeds, as she lost her mom to the disease in 2001. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER Expert on heart matters February focuses on matters of the heart -- exactly what's close to the heart for Oakville cardiologist Dr. Michael Heffernan. The local doctor will lead a free seminar entitled Advances in Cardiac Care in our Community on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The presentation is at 7 p.m. and will feature the cardiologist, who works out of Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. It will be held at Le Dome Banquet Hall, 1173 North Service Rd. Displays will be available from 6:30 p.m. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canada. Fortunately, over the years there has been a steady decline in the number of heart attacks and strokes in Canada. This improvement can be attributed to changing lifestyle patterns in Canada, more effective medications, and better treatment strategies. Learn about risk factors and how to improve heart health. Attendees will hear about the specific advances that have taken place in cardiac care in our community and about how the timeliness of the treatment improves recovery prognosis and reduces damage caused to the heart. These advances will be of great interest and may even come as a surprise. Call 905-878-2383, ext. 4379 or e-mail healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca to register and for information. WITH DEPRESSION, LIFE GOES ON. YOU'RE JUST NOT PART OF IT. If you're feeling sad or isolated, call about our clinical research study. You may be able to be in a clinical research study if you suffer from major depression with symptoms that affect your work or daily activities. This study will see if a new investigational medication with a novel mechanism of action is safe and effective among people with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The study medication will be compared to placebo (inactive medication). You might be able to take part in this study if you: · Are 18 to 64 years old · Have been suffering from symptoms of depression such as sadness, isolation and hopelessness for at least 1 month · Have NOT failed to respond to more then one antidepressant medication Study participants will be in the study for approximately 11 to 15 weeks. There will be up to 9 visits to the study doctor. There is no cost to study participants for all visits to the study doctor, medical exams, or study medication. Call today about this Major Depression Study: y Anxiety and Mood Depression Centre (Mississauga) 905-267-1005 Gala for Hope on Saturday Tickets are available for the Halton Trauma Centre's 11th annual Gala for Hope that will take place Feb. 6. It will be held at Le Dome Banquet Hall on North Service Road. Last year, the event raised $40,000. Halton Trauma Centre raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to service those children, teens and families affected by child abuse. Tickets cost $100. Contact 905825-3242, ext. 221 or fundraising@haltontraumacentre.ca. Specializes in: Acorn Family Health and Wellness · Fertility Issues · Low Back/Neck Pain · Sciatica · Posture nd Osteoarthritis · Pediatrics · Pre and Postnatal Care · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Headaches/Migraines Wellness care for the entire family! A HAITI RELIEF FUNDRAISER Acorn Cares Help Us Reach Our Goal! Two Great Oakville Locations: 1235 Trafalgar Road, Suite 413 and 410 N. Service Rd. E., 2nd floor Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.334.0975 www.acornhealth.ca