38 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 27, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Pulse O Make a Difference in Your Community Join the Board of Directors of Halton Healthcare Services Halton Healthcare's Board of Directors is in the process of recruiting three new Board members, and invites applications from senior executives who reside in the Regional Municipalities of Halton or Peel, and are interested in using their expertise to make a difference in their own community. To complement the existing Board Directors' backgrounds, the Board is particularly interested in hearing from professionals with the following profiles: Corporate Lawyer with senior-level experience at a medium-to-large size corporate law firm Healthcare Executive with senior level experience and subject expertise in quality and health system performance Construction Industry Executive with senior level experience in guiding and leading complex capital projects A detailed Board Director recruitment profile has been posted on the HHS website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we invite you to direct your letter of interest and inquiries, quoting Project #HHSBD-700204POC, by May 14, 2007, to Judy Mandelman, Promeus Inc. Tel: 416-216-4633. Fax: 905-707-0625. E-mail: haltonhealth@promeus.ca www.haltonhealthcare.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Community and Hospital Against Trauma (C.H.A.T. Program) CHAT is an injury prevention program presented to Oakville and Milton teens, 16 to 19 years of age to encourage them to make "smart" choices to reduce their risk of serious injury and death. The message throughout the program is clear... It's your life. It's your body. It's your choice to: DRIVE SOBER BUCKLE UP WEAR THE GEAR LOOK FIRST GET TRAINED The program is organized by Halton Healthcare Services in partnership with community partners such as the local Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service Departments, Trillium Gift of Life and volunteer injury survivors. HHS is pleased to be able to provide this vital program to our youth. This Program is partially funded by the Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation. Upcoming Events for OTMH! Ready, Set Go! - 2nd Annual Bank Bed Challenge! The Bank Bed Challenge is a month-long fundraising campaign by six of Oakville's biggest banks, followed by spirited bed races held in support of our hospital. To participate, and support OTMH please go to your local bank branch. Come cheer on your bank at the bed races on Sunday, April 29th. The race route begins at 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Lakeshore Road East and Navy Street and will end at George Street. Donations are also accepted online at: www.bankbedchallenge.com OTMH Grand Getaway On Saturday, May 12th, 2007 take the opportunity to Relax, Indulge and Enjoy a full day at Niagara-on-the-Lake... Relax... All the way to Niagara-on-the-Lake on an executive coach. Indulge... In 18 spectacular holes of golf or an opening day performance of The Philanderer at the Shaw Festivalís renowned Festival Theatre. Enjoy... Dinner and performance by famed comedian, Rick Mercer! To purchase your ticket(s) for the OTMH Grand Getaway visit: otmhgrandgetaway.com Volunteer for Your Hospital! Compassionate and energetic people are currently being recruited for a variety of direct and in-direct patient care activities. Our volunteers are an integral part of our community hospital, providing care and comfort on the nursing units, in Dialysis and Emergency, greeting out-patients and visitors, offering magazines and tuck items to patients, fundraising, providing behindthe-scenes assistance, and much more. We ask our volunteers to commit to one three-four hour shift a week (day, evening or weekend). The Auxiliary to OTMH is also looking for leadership volunteers in a range of volunteer services including positions on the Auxiliary Board. If you are interested in getting more involved in your community hospital in a volunteer role, please contact the Volunteer Services department at 905-338-4643 or cdaniels@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or visit our web site: www.haltonhealthcare.com. OTMH Classic Run The 11th annual OTMH Classic 5 km Run/Power Walk & 3 km Family Walk will be held on Sunday June 17, 2007. Let OTMH be part of your Father's Day family celebrations - a great cause and something fun for everyone! Registration and information is now available at: www.otmhclassic.com Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds St., Oakville, ON L6J 3L7 905-845-2571 Milton District Hospital 30 Derry Rd. East, Milton, ON L9T 2X5 905-878-2383 Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown, ON L7G 2B8 905-873-0111 Sleeman is proud to be an active community member of Oakville