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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 26, 2008 - 23 Win Henstock Gallery Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Win Henstock Gallery reception on Saturday, September 20. The reception kicked off a two (2) week fundraising campaign in which proceeds from the sales of paintings will support the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. We would like to extend a special thank you to Win & Barry Henstock, Andrea Thompson and the staff of the Win Henstock Gallery for all of their time and effort in planning and executing this fundraiser. For more information on the Win Henstock Gallery please visit their website at www.winhenstockgallery.com Language Line Enhances Communication As our communities become more culturally diverse the need for interpretive services is becoming more essential. Halton Healthcare Services recently extended Language Line Services - a professional over-the-phone interpretation service that has been used successfully at Georgetown Hospital since 2003 - to Milton District Hospital and Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital to help bridge the language barrier between healthcare providers, patients and their families. Language Line provides access to over 170 languages around the clock, 365 days of the year on demand. Using Certified Medical Interpreters who are familiar with medical procedures and terminology, Language Line provides accurate and complete interpretation. This confidential service, which can be easily accessed within minutes with the touch of a button while on the phone, facilitates communication between caregivers and non-English or limited English speaking patients so they can speak to and understand each other clearly and precisely. A patient or their family member can easily arrange to have Language Line Services, an in-person interpreter, a sign language interpreter, or the use of specialized services for the Hearing Impaired as needed at any time, prior to or during their hospital visit at any HHS hospital by asking their caregiver. OTMH Charity Golf Tournament Congratulations to the winning foursome of the 29th Annual OTMH Charity Golf Tournament. The Sherway Gardens foursome, led by General Manager Scott Kyle shot an impressive best ball score of nine under par. Please join us in 2009 as we celebrate the 30th Annual OTMH Charity Golf Tournament tentatively set for August 19, 2009. For more information about our upcoming events please visit www.oakvillehospitalfoundationcom Winning Foursome (l-r) Tony Cerone, Gerry Cerone, Scott Kyle, Dr. Martin Traynor. Visit the New Oakville Hospital On-Line Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) and the Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) launched www.newoakvillehospital.com, an exciting new website loaded with information about the up and coming New Oakville Hospital project. As the project progresses the website will evolve to include the most up-to-date information and introduce innovative new features. It will be a key source of information for the Oakville community. Some highlights of the site: · Video - Watch video from the sign unveiling that took place in December. · Timeline - See where we are on the schedule ­ what's been done and what's ahead. · FAQs - Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. · Latest News - Get the most up-to-date information about the project. · Sign up - Fill-out the on-line form to receive regular electronic project updates. Log on to www.newoakvillehospital.com and check it out. New Patient Safety Section on HHS Website We have enhanced our website, www.haltonhealthcare.com, with the addition of a new Patient Safety and Quality Care section. This new section includes in-depth information about HHS Patient Safety initiatives, Quality Management and Infection Prevention and Control at our Hospitals. In addition, the new section has also become home to data related to Patient Safety Indicators, including C. difficile rates in our hospitals. Rates of hospital acquired C.difficile infections are the first of eight patient safety indicators that all Ontario hospitals will be required to publicly report. HHS supports open and transparent reporting to the public. In the months ahead HHS will also be reporting on a variety of other patient safety indicators including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aurous (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE). All of these indicators will be posted on our website and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care website (www.health.gov.on.ca\patientsafety). HHS Offers Therapeutic Pool Exercise Program Oakville- Trafalgar Memorial Hospital offers an excellent Therapeutic Pool Program for those living with Fibromyalgia, recovering from a hip or knee surgery, or a recent injury. Classes are held twice per week for an eight (8) week session. · Half- hour morning classes -$ 80 per session · 45 minute evening classes - $112 per session Limited spaces are available in the current programs. The next program commences on October 28th. Call 905-338-4613 to register or for more information. One of the most rewarding volunteer experiences you'll ever have. OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · 327 REYNOLDS STREET · OAKVILLE · ON · L6J 3L7 · 905-845-2571