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Th. Canadien Champion, Frlday, Auguat 27, 199"-1 rdMIONITOR0 dTHE HEARTBEAT 0F OUR COMMUNITY A1 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Bestbuy Distri butors, Bill Curre, Bob (Pie) Lee, McCuaig Insurance L&L and*McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home IJld for their wonderful support and generosity. Diabetes Education Classes The Halton Diabçtes Program at Milton District Hospital is part of a regional education program that provides information and support to adults with diabetes and their families. The Diabetes Centre at MDH is offering a series of free evening educational classes, ail of which focus on learning how to control your Diabetes. Some of the topics covered are meal planning, dining out, exercise, foot care, medication, monitoring blood sugar and more. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 7:00 to 9:00 pmn Milton District Hospital Space is limited and the classes are filling up fast! Caîl the Diabetes Centre at 878-2383, ext. 7410 to book your space today. Health Education Programs resume in September Once again, Halton Healthcare Services is pleased to offer a series of community health education sessions. For further information on upcoming sessions or to reserve your seat for the following dates please caîl 338-4379. Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis Wednesday, September 15, 1999 Displays: 6:30 pmn Seminar: 7:00 pm Graham Hall, St. Paul's United Church 123 Main Street, Milton Featuring Dr. Arthur Bookman, Rheumatologist "Advances in the Treatment of Arthritis" Dr. Mitchell Winemaker, Orthopaedic Surgeon "You Need a New Joint?" Arthritis Society Therapist "Living Well with Arthritis" Mammacheck Thursday, September 16, 1999 2:00- 4:Opmn Milton District Hospital - Classroom This free breast self-examination workshop incorporates a video, presentation, practice with silicone breast modes, discussion and an instruction pamphlet. Please caîl 338-4379 to register for either of these health education sessions. Congratulations Congratulations to the Milton District Hospital Foundation for organizing another successful "Blazing Saddles" event and thanks to the 600+ people who came out to support the Hospital. Coming Soon! The MDH Obstetrics Unit will reopen on Monday, October 4, 1999 with the arrivaI of obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr. Sandy Sharma. Watch for more information on Dr. Sharmna in the September issue of The Monitor. Thanks to You... Blazing Saddles blazed itseif to7 7 ANOTFIER GREAT SUCCESS! ... and netted approxmmately $72,000! These funds will be used to, purchase a film digitizer for Milton District Hospital's very own Diagnostic lmaging Department. THANK YOU, TFIANK YOU, TFIANK YOU, THANK YOU., « Halton Healthcare Services Public Relations Coordinator, Trish Carlton and MDHF donor, Don Joyce THIINK YOUr. Blazing Saddles volunteers Marlene Pearson and Margo Johnson. P.S. Did you lose e pair of presecription gleeses or suniglesees et Blazing Seddles? If you did, pteeee contact Donna or Jen et 876-7014. SEPTEMBER US JUST AROUND THE whiCh means the Auxiliary is- planning lots of exCiting things! This will require many volunteers in ail aspects of fundraising. If you are interested in joining the MDH Auxiliary contact Rita Ward at 878-2383. You can volunteer anywhere from 3 hours to 30 hours per month. Each and every hour of your valuable time is appreciated. REMEMBER.... when you are thinkingabout purchasing a special gift for a special occasion. The Gift Shop is always GST f ree! , Two of our special volunteers... Left to t. right, Carolyn McDougall and Jan Carson. MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Quality Care for a Heaithier Community. I 1 1