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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 31, 2013 · 4 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JANUARY 2013 New Oakville Hospital...Under Construction With more than 460 workers on-site daily, the superstructure of Oakville's new 1.6 million square foot hospital is quickly rising up from its foundations. Situated on the north-west corner of Dundas Street and Third Line, the New Oakville Hospital will offer a full-range of acute care services in an innovative patient and family-focused environment. Watch the Hospital take shape via the project's webcam, on-line at www.newoakvillehospital.com. Safer Elder Care Program The Safer Elder Care Program at Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) is an award winning initiative that recognizes the unique needs of the older adult population. It provides a culture of care that addresses common interrelated geriatric issues such as delirium prevention and management, safe mobility, falls prevention, skin care and the prevention of urinary tract infections. The HHS' Safer Elder Care Program has developed pamphlets to help educate patients and families on Safer Elder Care, Falls Prevention and Understanding Delirium. For more information or to access these brochures, please log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. Thank You Servier Canada Servier Canada recently donated $15,000 to Halton Healthcare Services' Heart Function Clinic at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. This gift will be used to provide additional dedicated clerical support for the clinic, which is housed within the Cardiorespiratory Department. The Heart Function Clinic educates and monitors patients with heart failure after they are discharged from the Hospital. The clinic teaches patients and their families how to live with heart disease with the goal of maximizing the quality of their life. (L to R) Scott Lambert and Dennis Cerovac from Servier Canada, Dr. Mike Heffernan, Director of the Heart Function Clinic, Darlene Lukie and Patricia Franklin, Nurse Clinicians in the Heart Function Clinic. Dialysis Volunteer Opportunities The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association is seeking compassionate volunteers to assist patients in Dialysis ­ Oakville or Burlington locations. Volunteers visit with patients and make them feel comfortable, help with transport and perform other duties as required. Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available. Other opportunities to enrich the lives of others while gaining skills and making friends are also available! Please contact us for more details. Call: 905-338-4643, Email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, Log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. 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 by Friday, February 8th, 2013 to Judy Mandelman, Promeus Inc. at judy.mandelman@promeus.ca, quoting Project: HHSBD-210203. 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. Milton Seniors Centre Oakville YMCA Georgetown Seniors Centre Georgetown Seniors Centre Jan. 30 - March 6, 2013 Feb. 15 - March 22, 2013 Feb. 15 - March 22, 2013 March 7 - April 11, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to Noon 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. FRENCH 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thank You! Judy and David Campbell of Oakville, have made a significant donation to the Cardiorespiratory Department at OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Mrs. Campbell is a member of the Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA). The donation will be used towards upgrading the TEE software which will allow for 3D imaging Sudi Kalra, OHVA President thanks Judy Campbell, in addition to the 2D imaging currently used. a volunteer at OTMH for her and her husband, David's, significant financial donation to the OHVA. The OHVA would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Campbell for their generous donation towards obtaining software equipment to enhance patient care at OTMH. Registration Required: Call: 905-338-4432, ext. 4871 or 1-888-670-6636, ext.4871, E-mail: maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, or fax: 905-338-6241 with your choice of program. www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS