sNEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JULY 2011 Additional MRI for OTMHHHS Affiliated with McMaster UniversityHalton Healthcare Services (HHS) is now formally affi liated with McMaster University to train medical On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) was pleased to welcome Deb residents and students at its three hospitals Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville-Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care and Kevin Flynn, MPP Oakville to Oakville-Trafalgar Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Memorial Hospital (OTMH) to make the announcement of an Together, HHS and McMaster will additional Magnetic Resonance collaboratively develop a Clinical Imaging (MRI) machine at Education Centre (CEC) to increase OTMH. The new machine will clinical learning opportunities for all soon provide local families with levels of medical trainees including better access to these advanced medical students and residents. diagnostic scans reducing wait The CEC will serve as a hub to times and helping to diagnose develop, organize and coordinate illnesses earlier.clinical rotations through HHS three community hospitals.HHS currently operates one MRI at OTMH. The new MRI will provide Through this partnership, McMaster University will provide funding as well as resources to support medical patients with approximately 3,120 training while HHS provides the medical learners with the opportunity to gain hands on experience by additional scans every year. training at one of its community hospitals along side its physicians. The agreement is based on up to 60 (L-R) Dr. Robert Yu, HHS Chief Radiologist, John Oliver, HHS President & CEO, placements across HHS three hospitals annually and will support HHS mission to constantly improve and The addition of a second MRI at Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care and Kevin Flynn, MPP seek innovations in providing care and service.OTMH will help to ensure that Oakville.residents of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills have improved access to this advanced technology. It will increase the hospitals capacity to deliver enhanced healthcare services for patients and will assist in reducing the time that residents Introducing OHFs New Board Chairof Oakville and the surrounding communities must currently wait for MRI scans.The Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) is pleased to announce that Bruce Galloway has been elected as the new Board Chair for the OHF Board of Directors for a two year term. Tour de HaltonBruce is a deeply committed supporter of the hospital and has been actively involved in the Foundation with the OHF Investment Saturday, September 24, 2011Committee since 2005 and an OHF Board member since 2008.Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, OakvilleBruce is a long standing Oakville resident and the retired Vice Get on your bike and ride 25 km, 50 km, or 100 km Chairman of Royal Bank of Canada. In this role, he was jointly on Saturday, September 24th in the fi rst ever Tour responsible for the strategic direction of the Royal Bank Financial de Halton in support of the new Oakville Hospital. Group. Bruce is presently involved as both an investor and advisor with The routes will begin at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex numerous emerging enterprises and serves as a board member with where cyclists will ride on one of three routes. various educational and charitable organizations. The routes range from a 25 km ride to a 100 km challenging ride for more serious cyclists. The perfect distance awaits you! There is a route for everyone. Oakville Hospital FoundationAfter, stay for the AprRide featuring a BBQ, music and entertainment for cyclists, family and friends! Board of Directors 2011-2012Visit www.tourdehalton.com to register and start fundraising today.Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic CentreWalk your way to healthier feet. The Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre provides the following services: Custom made Orthotics & Orthopaedic Footwear Relief for arch/heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Treatment for corns/calluses, ingrown toenails Diabetic Care, Compression Stockings Refl exology Call: 905-338-4669 www.oakvillehospitalfootcare.ca Front (L to R): Eve Willis, Sarah Adams, Bruce Galloway (Chair), Tina Triano (CEO), Christie Henderson. Visit our location at: Back (L to R): Pierre Gagnon, Doug Gray, Doug Coate, Michele Bailey, John Piper, Tim Porter, Loren 461 North Service Road, W. #27BFrancis, John Platt, Richard Nunn.(West of Dorval & East of 4th Line)Unavailable for photo: Gary Cook, Mark Dawson, Maureen Latocki, Tanya Leedale, John Oliver (HHS No Referral NecessaryPresident & CEO), Lilian Scime (Treasurer).www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 22, 2011 14