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Oakville Beaver, 5 Feb 2003, A8

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A 8 - The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e s d a y F e b ru a ry 5, 2003 Learn about your health, services at expo The third annual Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (O T M H ) Good Health Expo and Teddy Bear Hospital is on Saturday at Hopedale Shopping Centre at Rebecca Street and Third Line. This year, the Canadian Mental Health Association w ill be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Fair as part of the event. The Good Health Expo, which runs 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. features more than 30 hospital departments and community organizations. " Attend and have your blood pres sure checked by nurses from O TM H ," said Lorraine Rohm. Health Promotion Manager. Halton Healthcare Services. " Learn how to detect breast lumps in a silicone breast models at the Breast Cancer Support Services display. Have a foot assessment done by staff from the OTM H Footcare and Orthotics Centre and try food samples from Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels." There will be information about the Oakville Parent-Child Centre. Halton Region Health Department, Canadian Hearing Society, Canadian National Institute for the Blind. National Ovarian Cancer Association and Wellspring. OTM H will be represented with dis plays by Audiology, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Cardiorespiratory Services. Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Services. Maternal-Child Program. Renal Dialysis, and Work Fitness Plus. "There will be information on men tal health issues and community pro grams and services from approximately 10 different organizations," explained Tricia Blakeley, public education co ordinator. Canadian Mental Health Association. Exhibitors wifi include the Canadian Mental Health Association, ADAPT. Burlington Bereavement and Resource Centre. Community Care Access Centre of Halton. Oakville Distress Centre. Halton Fam ily Services, Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program. Schizophrenia Association of Ontario. ST R ID E, and The Women's Centre. " Children, bring your teddy bear, doll, or favourite stuffed toy for `treat ment' at the Teddy Bear Hospital." said Trish Carlton, manager of public rela tions at Halton Healthcare Services." It's a hands-on experience which intro duces children to hospital care, injury prevention, and good health practices." Stations w ill include Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory. Rehabilitation Services, Paediatrics, and Food Services. Each "patient" will receive a colouring book, stickers, and information package. The excellence in care, services a nd accommodations at Sunrise contribute great value to the lives o f seniors who live there. The Best Care Is Always the Best Value relcome to Sunrise Assisted Living, a place where fami lies expect the best of care. Here, we promise a full spectrum of assisted living services-- from light support to daily comprehensive assistance, including medication supervision and incontinence management. Compassionate care managers offer gentle support tailored to individual needs and preferences in the warmth and comfort of a graaious home. With life-enriching activities, caring staff, beautiful interiors and a delicious selection of three meals a day and snacks, the Sunrise experience is of great value to seniors and their families. Call to schedule a visit today! ANNIVERSARY Loyal Customer Appreciation 25t h rJa/e 25-Sa% Showroom: 338 Lakeshore Rd. E. in Oakville just east of Trafalgar Design seminar will raise funds for breast cancer H G TV personality and breast cancer survivor. Sue Pelley, will appear as the special guest speaker at the Magical Design Makeovers seminar presented by Interiors by Decorating Den on Thursday. CityLine guest speaker Sarah St. Amand of Benjamin Moore will also present the Psychology of Colour. The event is in support of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation -- the entire $15 cash fee will be donated. The public is invited to attend this seminar where the latest design trends will be highlighted including displays of before and after makeovers of awardwinning rooms. There will be a chance to win a door prize. Refreshments will be provided. The seminar will run from 7:15- 9.30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Harbour Conference Centre on Ontario Street in Bronte. R SV P at 1-800-263-0242 as seating is limited. Selected Items Ask about our innovative Reminiscence Program for those with memory impairment. Su n r is e A s s is t e d L iv in g 1 O p O akvuxk Special Basement Bonanza (905) 337-1145 456 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H9 www.sunriseassistedliving.com Im m ediate O ccupancy Select Suites A vailable Now! (905) 842-4170 RAYMAR LIGH TING O a k v ille 's L ig h t in g S h o w ro o m H TORONTO B H p STAR ffiliSSss S Ib d * aSfeSSS B s& S s: - S a r * g g s e & s s *^ :ya* You could experience the IU U L U U IU C A JJC M C IIL C I I 1C AT THE * «-- MS <£ a MMSm b k tp M V V M d Resort h i to Dktnay p r » ? C l H e t a M B r i L 9 l STmy

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