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10 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 25, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Pulse O www.haltonhealthcare.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2007 OTMH Classic Registration is now open for the 11th annual OTMH Classic scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 17th, 2007. Join us in your choice of a 5km Run, 5km Power Walk or 3km Family Walk through downtown Oakville. There is also a 1km Fun Run for children under 10. Whether you are a participant or cheering on friends and family there is lots to do. Join us for the Father's Day Breakfast and lots of children's activities, including the Ronald McDonald SportZone! To register or for information please visit the event website at www.otmhclassic.com or contact Aleta Mayer, Oakville Hospital Foundation Special Events Coordinator at 905-845-2571, ext. 4351. Celebrating 10 Years The OTMH Renal Dialysis Unit recently commemorated its 10th Anniversary of providing an essential life-giving service to the residents of our communities. OTMH's first Renal Dialysis Unit opened in April of 1997 and quickly grew to 12 permanent and 2.5 interim stations by the end of 1999. In 2000, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provided funding for the addition of a second 12 station unit. The OTMH Renal Dialysis Program offers a Kidney Function Clinic to monitor patients who have been diagnosed with Kidney Disease. Today, the Renal Dialysis Program is currently following 175 hemodialysis patients, 10 peritoneal dialysis patients at home and 700 patients in the Kidney Function Clinic. Another Milestone Congratulations to the OTMH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on also celebrating their 10th Anniversary. The Program, which was started up in May 1997 by Pauline Mihok, Manager of the Rehabilitation Unit on 3C, Sandra Bates, OTMH Physiotherapist, and Dr. Laurence Chau, Respirologist and Medical Director of OTMH ICU, has helped more than 500 participants to-date. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed for participants who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and have been pre-screened for motivational and medical suitability. The program teaches patients how to exercise aerobically at home and better manage their chronic disease. It improves patients' activity tolerance and provides lifestyle and emotional support in a safe environment. Elvis Gives to OTMH! On Sunday, April 29, 2007, spinning class participants at Revolution Health and Fitness were treated to a first-rate Elvis performance by Adam Scott, spinning instructor and Elvis tribute artist extraordinaire. In consideration of Adam's outstanding performance, participants of the spin class made a donation to OTMH. It was a momentous day: a $360 donation to OHF coupled with first-rate Elvis entertainment and a workout. By mid-morning, Elvis had left the building at Revolution Health and Fitness. He is, however, available in Oakville and other locations to entertain at your business and personal functions. Adam Scott can be reached at 416-992-6387 or www.elvisinconcert.ca. OTMH Grand Getaway Thank you to the 140 guests who relaxed, indulged and enjoyed the OTMH Grand Getaway. The day-long extravaganza featured golf at Legends on the Niagara, wine-tasting and theatre at the Shaw Festival, and a gourmet dinner at the Queen's Landing Hotel. Famed Canadian comedian Rick Mercer capped off the exclusive event, with an up-close and personal performance, worthy of a standing ovation. The inaugural OTMH Grand Getaway was presented by Integra Capital Financial Corporation. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase vital equipment for the OTMH Surgical Department. Halton Healthcare Services Corporation Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:00 p.m. ­ Wine & Cheese Reception 7:00 p.m. ­ Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Oakville Conference Centre · 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville By-law changes will be recommended. Audited financial statements will be available at the meeting or by calling the Hospital Administration Office at 905-338-4616. Join us! Bed Bank Challenge Thanks to six of the major banks in Oakville and the participation of their loyal clients, OTMH is the proud recipient of over $90,000 to use towards the purchase of new hospital beds for OTMH! Now that is something to rest easy about! Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds St., Oakville, ON L6J 3L7 905-845-2571 Milton District Hospital 30 Derry Rd. East, Milton, ON L9T 2X5 905-878-2383 Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown, ON L7G 2B8 905-873-0111 Sleeman is proud to be an active community member of Oakville