New family health team could serve 9,000 residentsBy David Leadents.OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFWere in a growing area and with that population growth comes increased demand Residents looking for a family doctor infor services and an increased need to access Oakville need look no further.primary care, he said.The OakMed Family Health Team heldThis is a hot zone, so to speak, where its official opening ceremony Thursday, atwe should be thinking strategically about its 5,000 square foot facility at 231 Oakhaving sources of health care. Of course, we Park Blvd., Suite 110.do have the hospital development going on During the ceremony, the facilitysnearby, as well, so there will be plenty of Executive Director Michael Churm said theopportunities for partnership and collabo-clinic has actually been open since mid-ration.January and is still accepting new patients.During the ceremony, Oakville MPP He also pointed out that when the clinicKevin Flynn talked about the importance is fully staffed it will provide increasedof the OakMed Family Health Team and the access to care for 9,000 residents.Provinces investment in it.We are still hiring, were still young, soThe OakMed Family Health Team is right now we have two registered nurses, aone of the key ways we are increasing access clinical assistant, the administrative staff,to family health care in Oakville, he said.seven physicians, said Churm.By having health care professionals We are expanding to include otherworking together, Family Health Teams are allied health providers as part of the familyable to see more patients, keep them healthy health team. Well bring on roles such asand provide the highest quality of care.nurse practitioners, dietitians, social work-MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVER Flynn said having access to family health ers to support the other aspects of compre-care helps keep pressure off hospital emer-FAMILY HEALTH TEAM:Medical Administrator Angela Wood stands beside the administra-hensive care i.e. mental health.gency rooms and delivers peace of mind to tion desk at the OakMed Family Health Team facility at 231 Oak Park Blvd.The idea behind the Family HealthOntario families. Team, Churm said, is to bring togetherpatients medical information far more the technology the clinic works with allowsThis is the second Family Health Team family doctors and other health care pro-quickly and efficiently, electrocardiograph physicians to flag patient records so theyto be established in Oakville.viders to co-ordinate the best possible care(ECG) machines and blood pressure can let them know when they are due forThe Dorval Medical Associates Family for patients.machines.important tests such as prostate examina-Health Team is located at 465 Morden Rd., Some of the features of the clinic includeChurm said that because early detection tions or mammograms.Suite 104.an on-site lab, electronic medical records,and treatment often has a better outcome Churm also said even the location of theThe OakMed Family Health Team can be which permit physicians to access athan treatment after diagnosis, much of clinic was chosen to benefit Oakville resi-reached at 905-901-5111.special offer5 LESSONS more fun! self confi dence!$for meet people! 25 grace & poise!By yourself or with a partner.New Students Over 21 Only.OAKVILLEHAMILTON225 Lakeshore Rd. E. (2nd Floor)1092 Main Street W.between Dunn St. and George St.near Cline Ave.905 815-3237905 522-3237www.fredastaire.caSTJOIN US RDJUNE 3FOR OUR1 Year Anniversary CelebrationLots of great in store specials. Enter a Draw to Win a Saeco Vienna Plus Espresso Machine.$00$002501 Prince Michael Dr (at Dundas St.) (905) 257-9200 2112914 pieces pieceswww.palmapasta.com Family SizeCannelloniLarge CannelloniVaHours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 6 pm , Sunday 10 am - 4 pmlid until June 5th, 2011Valid until June 5th, 2011Not to be combined with any other offers.Not to be combined with any other offers.4HE )TALIAN &OOD 3HOPWWW PALMAPASTA COM7 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com