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Chronic Disease Self Management Program Do you have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease, arthritis or any other conditions? Join us for a free, six week group based program to learn more about goal setting, overcoming barriers, positive thinking, general nutrition, communication with healthcare professionals and more! Caregivers and spouses are also welcome to attend. The next program will run at the Oakville YMCA at 410 Rebecca Street in Oakville. The program will run every Monday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. between November 1 and December 7, 2010. Another session is also available in Mississauga Please contact Betty Clara at 905-845-2571 ext. 5900 or email maximizeyourhealth@haltonhealthcare.on.ca for more information or to register. Order Oakville Hospital Foundation Holiday Cards Starting this month, the Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) will be selling holiday cards in packs of 10 for $12. Please visit the OHF website at www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com or call 905-338-4642 for more information on how to order this years holiday cards. Proceeds from the holiday cards will be used to purchase essential medical equipment for our community hospital. Living Healthy Seminars Please join us at the following FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys: Should you be worried? Dr. Daniel Sapir, HHS Nephrologist Milton District Hospital, 7030 Derry Road, Milton Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Attention, Focus, and the Quality of Your Life Dr. David Posen, Stress Specialist Le Dome Banquet Hall, 1173 North Service Road East, Oakville Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. Have you had a baby at HHS in the past three years? If youve had a baby at Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital or Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in the past three years then wed like to hear from you! The Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) Family Continuity of Care Committee is looking for feedback from families who delivered a baby at any of the three HHS hospitals during the last three years. The committee, which is made up of representatives from HHS, Halton Regional Public Health Department, and Community Agencies (e.g. Doulas, La Leche League), strives to ensure that families receive quality care and consistent education/information during their birthing experience from the prenatal period through their hospital stay (or home birth) then into the first six weeks after the birth. A link to the survey can be found at www.haltonhealthcare.com. The survey will remain open until November 15, 2010. Thank you for your assistance! Holiday Card Colouring Contest Winner The Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) would like to congratulate Molly Power! Molly was voted winner of the OHFs second annual Holiday Card Colouring Contest. Her drawing will be featured on the front of the OHFs holiday greeting cards this year and she will receive a $500 education grant. We would like to thank all the paediatric patients and their siblings who submitted drawings, as well as the participants who voted for their favourite holiday drawing. Molly Power accepts a congratulatory plaque from Oakville Hospital Foundation CEO, Tina Triano. Molly Powers winning drawing Be Preparedfor the Flu Flu season has arrived. We encourage you to check with your doctors office about receiving a flu shot or attend one of the free vaccination clinics offered by the Halton Region Health Department. To find the clinic thats most convenient for you, please call 905-825-6000 or log on to their website at www.halton.ca/fl u. During the flu season, please be aware of the risk to patients in the hospital and do not visit if you are ill or feeling unwell. When you do visit, please remember to wash your hands thoroughly at the hospital. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting the fl u! Thank You to our 2010 OTMH Candlelight Ball Sponsors The 19th Annual OTMH Candlelight Ball, presented by Barringtons and Murrons Cabinetree, in support of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Burlington Convention Centre. The Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) relies strongly on community support to purchase vital new medical equipment for our community hospital. Purchases of this kind can only be made as a direct result of community fundraising efforts such as events like the OTMH Candlelight Ball. Thats why the support of our community sponsors is so essential and greatly appreciated. Annual Poinsettia Sale The Annual Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) Poinsettia Sale is back! Order top quality, beautiful poinsettias now and get free delivery! Order forms are available at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) Information Desk or call 905-338-4622. Pricing (includes HST and delivery): $11 - 6 pot $25 8 pot All proceeds from the sale go to support the purchase of equipment for OTMH. Think Christmas and order your poinsettias today! Proceeds from the holiday cards will be used to purchase essential medical equipment for our community hospital. The OHF would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors for their generosity Co-Presenting Sponsors: Barringtons and Murrons Cabinetree Reception Sponsor: Henderson Partners LLP Dinner Sponsor: TD Waterhouse Entertainment Sponsor: Michael & Christine Selim Wine Sponsor: Sherway Gardens Program Sponsor: The Daniels Corporation Hospitality Sponsor: Oliver & Bonacini Cafrill Gold Sponsors: Pelmorex Media Inc. and Blazing Design Silver Sponsor: Intriguing Landscapes Inc. Contributing Sponsors: Oakville Beaver, Forget Me Not Flowers, Q Entertainment and the Burlington Convention Centre w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , O ct ob er 2 9, 2 01 0 2