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17 · Friday, January 29, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Sigma-Aldrich Employee Fundraisers Benefit OTMH On Tuesday, December 22, employees of Sigma-Aldrich, a leading Life Science and High Technology company in Oakville unveiled a cheque for $4,100. These funds will be used to purchase essential medical equipment at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, including the purchase of a vital signs monitor. The funds were raised through numerous employee fundraising initiatives including: setting up a Sigma-Aldrich store whereby employees could purchase snacks and beverages, holding several silent auctions on goods and services that employees donated, implementing casual days on Thursdays, selling homemade baked goods to employees and selling raffle tickets to win door prizes at their company holiday party. We would also like to recognize and thank Sigma-Aldrich for making a matching donation and for topping up the funds raised by their employees. Thank you for the health of our community. Invest in Oakville's Future Healthcare The Ontario government has approved the construction of a new hospital for Oakville, as Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can no longer accommodate the healthcare needs of a growing and aging Oakville. The Town of Oakville is currently consulting with residents regarding Halton Healthcare Services' request of $200 million, to help fund the local share requirement for the New Oakville Hospital, which is the portion of the project costs not covered by the provincial government. The benefits to our community are extensive and far reaching. The New Oakville Hospital will: · contain a much higher percentage of single-patient rooms, which will reduce the risk of infection and increase patient privacy and comfort · offer new services such as a cancer clinic to provide patient assessment, counselling, chemotherapy administration and radiation assessments for oncology patients · provide additional diagnostic services including more MRIs and CT Scanners A complete local share plan, which includes the Town's contribution, is required before the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides Halton Healthcare Services with approval to move forward with the project and ensures our new hospital will proceed as planned with the space, equipment and new services the residents of Oakville need and deserve. Employees of Sigma-Aldrich present a cheque of $4,100 to Trevor Nash of the Oakville Hospital Foundation Maximize Your Health: Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a free, 6-week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communicating with healthcare professionals and more! The next program will run on Thursdays at the Oakville YMCA from February 4th to March 11th from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Caregivers and spouses are also welcome. A special THANK YOU to Oakville YMCA for providing the space to run these Chronic Disease Self Management Programs in our Community! Please contact Betty Clara at (905) 845-2571 ext 5900 or e-mail maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca for more information or to register. For more information about the Town's community consultation process please log on to www.oakville.ca. For additional information on the New Oakville Hospital, please visit us on-line at www.oakvillehospital.com. Mark Your Calendars The following fundraising events will be benefiting the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in 2010. Bank Bed Challenge Race Day ­ Sunday, May 2, 2010 Six Banks. Six Beds. One Great Cause. Visit www.bankbedchallenge.com or your local Oakville bank branch beginning in April for more information. OTMH Classic Run/Walk ­ Sunday, June 20, 2010 This Fathers Day, join more than 1,000 participants as they run/walk in the 14th Annual Classic, founded by Oak-land Ford Lincoln! Visit www.otmhclassic.com beginning in March to learn more, register and collect pledges. OTMH Charity Golf Tournament ­ Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Join 144 golfers for a fun day full of on-course contests, great food and fabulous prizes, presenting by McDonald's of Oakville and Cross Avenue Auto. Visit www.otmhgolf.com this spring for more information. OTMH Fine Wine Fine Auction ­ September, 2010 The OTMH Fine Wine Auction is growing in popularity and has quickly become a favourite local event for wine connoisseurs in Oakville. Join us in September 2010 to taste and celebrate your favourite vineyards in support of OTMH. Visit www.otmhfinewineauction.com this summer for more information. OTMH Candlelight Ball ­ Saturday, November 6, 2010 The Candlelight Ball, has quickly become the Foundation's premier fundraising and social event. Visit www.otmhcandlelightball.com this summer for more information. Living Healthy Free Seminars Please join us at one of the very popular FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminars start at 7:00 p.m. Please call 905-878-2383, ext. 4379 to register your seat today! Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Advances in Cardiac Care in our Community Dr. Michael Heffernan, Cardiologist LeDome Banquet Hall 1173 N. Service Road E., Oakville Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Positivity Training Plan: Strategies for positivity at home and work Louisa Nedkov, HHS Workplace Wellness Coordinator Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Celebrating Food for Healthy & Active Children Sandra Saville, Registered Dietician Milton District Hospital 7030 Derry Road, Milton For reservations contact elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or call 905-878-2383 ext. 4379.