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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, February 28, 2013 · 14 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FEBRUARY 2013 New Oakville Hospital...Under Construction Make a Difference in Your Community Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) is inviting applications for an accomplished member of the Milton community to serve on the Board of Directors. Through an effective governance body HHS' first priority is to understand the unique needs of our diverse communities. This well-connected individual must currently reside in the Milton community and demonstrate an awareness of the specific issues and concerns facing this rapidly expanding community. This person will be both an active voice of the Board of Directors and a knowledgeable resource on the needs for Milton. Demonstrated not-for-profit or corporate board experience and knowledge of the current healthcare environment are assets. If you are a recognized leader with a significant record of achievement in your area of expertise, we'd like to hear from you. If you have the passion and availability to reflect the face and character of our fast-growing and diverse communities, please send a letter of interest and enquiry Judy Mandelman, Promeus Inc. at judy.mandelman@promeus.ca, quoting Project: HHSBD-210203. With more than 500 workers on-site daily, the superstructure of Oakville's new 1.6 million square foot hospital is quickly rising up from its foundations. Drivers passing by the construction site may have noticed the facility has five main building elements, including: · Four storey section for complex continuing care, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics; · Eight storey inpatient tower including retail services on the main floor; · Four storey emergency and diagnostic imaging block with maternal/child, surgical services and mental health services; and · Spacious main hospital entrance that connects the different building elements Watch the new hospital take shape via the project's webcam, on-line at www.newoakvillehospital.com. Email a Patient Halton Healthcare Service is pleased to offer a complimentary patient email service for those that cannot come in for a personal visit. Log onto www.haltonhealthcare.com and under Quick Links you will find the link to Email a Patient. A volunteer will print your message on special paper, seal it and arrange for delivery. Volunteer Coordinator - Lottery Ticket Sales The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association is seeking a volunteer to coordinate their new Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) ticket sales operation in their Gift Shop. You will liaise among Shop and Volunteer Association volunteers, staff and the OLG, to train, schedule and coordinate this venture. If you are detail-oriented, computer literate and experienced in financial operations please contact us. Call: 905-338-4643, Email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, or log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. Improving the Quality of Life for People with COPD Halton Healthcare Services participated in the recent launch of Breathe Better - Live Better, a community based education program to help patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) improve, prevent and self-manage their condition. The program aims to provide patients with access to necessary supports in their communities outside, traditional healthcare facilities, while reducing emergency department visits and hospital admissions through better management of the disease. The Breathe Better­ Live Better Program was established through a collaborative partnership of Halton Healthcare Services' Dale Clement, Chief Operating The Mississauga Halton Local Officer, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital speaks at the Breath Better ­ Live Better launch. Health Integration Network (LHIN) with GlaxoSmithKline, PRIISME®, Trillium Health Partners, Halton Healthcare Services, the Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), the City of Mississauga, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville. It is being offered at the Huron Park Recreation Centre in Mississauga, the Milton Sports Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre in Oakville. For more information about this program, log on to www.breathebetterlivebetter.com. Breathe Better ­ Live Better Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic condition such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a FREE, six week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communication with healthcare professionals and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. Georgetown Seniors Centre March 7 - April 11, 2013 Oakville YMCA May 3 - June 7, 2013 Registration Required: Call: 905-338-4432, ext. 4871 or 1-888-670-6636, ext.4871 E-mail: maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Fax: 905-338-6241 with your choice of program 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to Noon www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS