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sNEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JUNE 2011 Introducing HHS New Board ChairHospital Site Preparations BeginIf you have driven by the site of the New Oakville Hospital, at the corner of Third Line and Dundas HHS Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) is pleased to Street, lately you will have noticed that work on the property has begun. announce that John Fleming has been elected as the new Board Chair for the HHS Board of Directors for a On Monday, June 13, 2011, two year term. Kevin Flynn, MPP for Oakville joined hospital offi cials on the John has served as a Board member since June 2004 site to celebrate preparations for and replaces Mags Shorey who completed her term in construction. The site preparation June 2011 and remains on the Board as Past Chair. John work, also known as early works, brings extensive leadership and governance experience is required to allow construction to his new role. As a determined and articulate leader, on the New Oakville Hospital site he has already made signifi cant contributions to HHS to begin immediately following as the Chair of the Quality and Risk Management fi nancial close. The early works Committee, and as a member of numerous other project includes:committees. installation of sediment and erosion control fencing;John holds a Chartered Director designation, and has digging of temporary storm water management ditches, known as swales, to manage water runoff served in the past as the CAO of both Halton Region and increase rainwater retention; andand the City of London; as an Ontario Deputy Minister top soil stripping and earth grading.in several portfolios, and as the President and CEO of The Arthritis Society. He also serves now on the Board of the Sponsors Corporation of OMERS, one of Canadas largest pension funds. Early works will continue throughout the months of June and July. A celebration to mark the offi cial groundbreaking is anticipated for August 2011. $6 Million Donation for New Oakville Hospital Learn More About Your Healthcare Services The campaign to equip the new Oakville Hospital has received a further boost thanks to a $6 million gift from Oakville philanthropists June and Ian Cockwell. The couple, with their family foundation Amarna, is Now, with the help of TVCogeco you can learn all about donating $4 million to the campaign some of the safety initiatives that Halton Healthcare and has pledged an additional $2 Services (HHS) is implementing at our hospitals. The million as part of a multi-strategy following are the most recent topics:community challenge. The purpose of the challenge gift is to encourage The Halton Diabetes Program, a service that can help you if youve been recently diagnosed with as many people as possible to prediabetes or diabetes support the new Oakville Hospital. Pressure Ulcers, information to prevent the development of Pressure Ulcers while staying in the The familys goal is to inspire hospital, and learn about what HHS is doing to Stomp Out Heel Ulcers. donors to elevate their giving sights when considering their own Log on to www.tvcogeco.com or www.haltonhealthcare.com and click on the TVCogeco link to fi nancial support to the campaign. view these videos and learn more!The Cockwells have, for many years, been active and passionate supporters of numerous charitable Golf Fore OTMH This Summer and community organizations in Oakville. Thank you for the health of our community. It is golf season and a number of our community partners are hosting golf tournaments this summer that will benefi t our hospital. Spots are limited but still available. Get your clubs and tee off this summer in support of OTMH.Volunteer Fundraising Director Position AvailableOakville Italian Mens Golf Tournament The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association Friday, July 8 | Time & Venue TBC(OHVA) is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced business leader to continue its recent track Oakville Civitan Club Charity Golf Tournamentof successful fundraising achievements. As Saturday, July 16 @ 1:30 p.m. | Glen Abbey Golf Course, Oakvillethe volunteer Director of Fundraising, you will provide leadership, chair a Fundraising St. Josephs Ukrainian Catholic Church Committee and direct activities related to 5th Annual Golf Tournamentraising needed funds for the New Oakville Wednesday, July 20 @ 11:00 a.m. | Royal Woodbine Golf Club, TorontoHospital. You are a critical member of both the OHVA Board and hold a seat on the OHVA Executive Council.Peter DAttoma Memorial Golf Tournament & DinnerFriday, July 22 @ 1:30 p.m. | RattleSnake Golf Course, MiltonIf you have a keen interest in supporting our local hospital, work well with others, like managing projects, organizing activities and events, and have a somewhat fl exible schedule please contact us: For more information, please log on to www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com Call (905) 338-4643, email lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com. www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 24, 2011 14