Ladies Out Laughing Find out about menopause All You Wanted to Know about Menopause is a free public education forum to be held Thursday, April 22 by Halton Healthcare Services (HHS). The forum will begin at 7 p.m., with displays available at 6:30 p.m., at Georgetown Hospital, One Princess Anne Dr., Georgetown. Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Sleem Feroze from HHS will speak on menopause, how it affects women, how to proactively achieve an acceptable quality of life and current approaches and medications. It will address issues for those near and post menopause, as well as a number of controversial issues surrounding this topic. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period by Feroze who is also a naturopath and an expert in drug and substance abuse. There will be reduced parking fees for those attending the seminar. Call 905-878-2383, ext. 4379 or e-mail healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca to register and for information. 27 · Thursday, April 22, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com oyo have o youhave you have ave v ve CATHERINE O'HARA / METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP We are currently seeking female patients who are: using Fosamax (also called alendronate) - either ongoing or discontinued have gone through menopause (and over 55) If so, you may be able to participate in a research study involving an investigational medication taken twice a year compared to an approved medication for the treatment of osteoporosis. Eligible volunteers will receive study-related bone density assessments and study medication at no charge. ost osteoporosis? steoporo rosis? A ROARING SUCCESS: Comedians Debra DiGiovanni, left, and Kristeen von Hagen enjoy cupcake and a laugh at the third annual Ladies Out Laughing event held at the Operating Engineers Banquet Hall. The fundraiser drew 500 women and raised $30,000 -- double the amount earned in the past two years' events combined. The event is a fundraiser for the Ladies Out Laughing teams taking part in the 2010 Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers and the Ride to Conquer Cancer, both of which benefit the Campbell Family Institute at The Princess Margaret Hospital. Teams will also participate in the Tour for Kids, in support of Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation. For more information, visit www.ladiesoutlaughing.ca. For more information, please call the Specialists at LMC Endocrinology Centres. Study Doctor: Dr. Twum-Barima Coordinator: Winnie Ku at 905-337-0040 x35 www.LMC.ca LEARN MORE. GET HEALTHY. TORONTO OAKVILLE ETOBICOKE THORNHILL BARRIE MARKHAM BRAMPTON CALGARY MONTREAL Open-Fit y Better Hearing Day g Open-House Open-Fit Open-House p www.montcalmaudiology.com August4th, 2010 May 20, 2008 They are sleek, discrete, and comfortable to wear they really are hearing aids! Join usus for our August 2008 Open-Fit OpenJoin for our "Better Hearing Day -Fit Open House" on May 4, 2010 for an exclusive opportunity to try these great new devices! for an exclusive opportunity to try these great new devices! We deal We deal with all hearing instrument manufacturers and three brands have been selected to to demonstratethis event. with all major major hearing instrument manufacturers and three brands have been selected demonstrate for for this event. Participants will receive a complimentary hearing assessment by our Audiologist who will identify if you have a hearing lossa hearing loss Participants will receive a complimentary hearing assessment by our Audiologist who will identify if you have and determine if youdetermine if you would benefit from amplification. Together you will discuss your specific hearing difficulties and r and would benefit from amplification. Together you will discuss your specific hearing difficulties and decide which of the featured products would best suit your individual needs...all with absolutely no obligation! absolutely no obligation! all with If you think you suffer from hearing loss and wonder if hearing aids would help, now is the perfect out! to find out! Take If you think you suffer from hearing loss and wonder if hearing aids would help, now if the perfect time to findtime Take advantage of this great opportunity to enhance your hearing and improve your quality of life! Book your appointment... advantage of this great opportunity to enhance your hearing and improve your quality of life! F PA R E E RK ING Call Today - 905-339Call Today (905) 339-1397 1397 203 - 627 Lyons Lane Oakville ON L6J 5Z7 EE F R KING R PA