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23 · Thursday, June 17, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Health Oakville Beaver Annual regatta sailing to fund OTMH A fundraising regatta will be held Sunday, June 19 to help purchase essential medical equipment for the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The annual regatta is being staged by Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) staff in conjunction with OTMH and Bank of Montreal (BMO) Nesbitt Burns. It will be hosted by Bronte Harbour Yacht Club. The fifth annual BMO Nesbitt Burns OTMH Regatta is a day filled with boat races. Breakfast, cocktails, dinner and an award ceremony are also part of the festivities for the day. The event will conclude with a DJ dance party that ends at midnight. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising crew. The regatta will get underway at 9 a.m. Bronte Harbour Yacht Club is located at 2514 Lakeshore Rd. W. It will start at the Outer harbour marker: L 43° 23' 34.6" N and Lo 79 ° 42' 11.6" W. The OTMH Regatta, founded by BMO Nesbitt Burns, has raised more than $80,000 since 2006, for the purchase of new medical equipment for OTMH. The Provincial government covers the hospital's operating costs, but not he cost of essential equipment purchases, leaving the purchase to be made from community fundraising. For information, visit www.otmhregatta.com. Keep immunizations current Halton Region's health department encourages residents to make sure the immunization records for themselves and their children are up-to-date. "Immunizations are scientifically proven to be safe and effective yet the protection levels of some immunizations, such as tetanus and diphtheria, can weaken over time and need regular booster doses," Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal said in a media release. "Many vaccine-preventable diseases can have serious or life threatening health effects; however if we all keep our immunizations up-to-date, we can potentially eliminate the risk." Over the past five years, influenza, streptococcal pneumonia and pertussis (whooping cough) were the most commonly reported vaccine-preventable diseases in Halton. According to the health department, "Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the past 50 years than any other health intervention and is the single most cost-effective health investment, making it a cornerstone in the effort to promote and protect health." If you're unsure whether your current immunizations are up-to-date, contact the Halton Region Health Department and ask to speak to an immunization nurse. For more information, dial 311, 1-866-442-5866, TTY 905-827-9833 or visit www.halton.ca and search immunization. ORGANIC Why do you pay more for yoga? YOGA All Classes $10 / Small Class Size Regular temperature and Inclusive atmosphere 10% of profit is donated to charities www.myorganicyoga.com 802 Southdown Rd., Unit #1, Mississauga 416-270-8768 Acorn Family Health and Wellness DO YOU RIDE THE R GOT PAIN? GO T O TRAIN? Wishing all the dads and dads-to-be a wonderful day! Helping Families Every Step of the Way! Specializes in: · Pediatrics · Pre and Postnatal Care · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Headaches/Migraines · Fertility Issues · Low Back/Neck Pain · Sciatica · Posture and Osteoarthritis Wellness care for the entire family! (Prana Yoga & Wellness Studios) 245 Wyecroft Road, Unit 2, Oakville, ON Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.334.0975 www.acornhealth.ca