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16-The Canadian Champion, Fnday, October 27, 2000 Halton Heal _ TUE HEM V NEWS AND INFÔRMATION FROM MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL We would like to thank our sponsors, Halton Automotive, Bih Currie, Bob (Pie) Lee, McCuaig Insurance Ltd. and McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home Ltd. for their wondefful support and generosîty oe1aA~ ffOSPff4E FOUNDATION ~THAT CARES £ v_____ Beat the Bug!!! The staff at both the Milton District Hospital and the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital have been busy rolling up their aleeves, flot because of the warmer than usual temperatures outside, but because they are aIl pitchin n to beat the bug" this winter. With the Ou season fast approaching, the hospitals have set a target ofachieving 9000 immunization rates within the ranks oftbe staff, physicians and volunteers. To-date more tîsan 5000 ofîbe beaitheare providers at both sites have received Ou shots. Travelling Ou carta and a daily Ou shot clinic are juts two ofthe activities saking place to promote immunization. For more information about the Ou shot and how you can "weather" the Ou season this year cati the Halton Regional Health Department's Flu Info Line at (905) 825-6158 or speak to your family physician. Asthma Education Centre Expands If you or someone in your family bas Astbma, you may be able to beneOt from the A new Asthma Education Centre whicb has recently opened at Milton District Hospîtal Througb education and banda on practice * you can learn to take control ofyour Astbma ~ and optimize the quality ofyour life. * "Knowledge dispels the mystery and fear generally associated witb asîbma and empowers tbe patient witb effective self-management strategies," asys Eilecn Gagne, Co-ordinator oftbe Astbma Education Centre wbo s also a Respiratory Care Practitioner and a CertiOed Astbma Educator. "We work îogetber witb tbe patient and tbeir doctor to plan ways to control symptoma, prevent attacks and successfully stop an astbma attack in progreas. Following your doctor's referral to the Centre Eileen will work witb you and your family to determine, among otber thinga, wbat triggers your astbma and bow to recognize wben your astbma s gening out ofeontrol. "It isn't easy to identify wbat s making someone's astbma worse. We nsually ask patients to keep a diary to track their symptoma to sec if there is a pattem that linka a particular place or activity witb tbe symptom," adds Ms. Gagne. "We also bave a variety of easy to understand resource materials and lots ofpractical tipa on how to avoid astbma sriggers." The Asthma Education Centre aI MDH s open every Tbursday from 3:00 pm 10 8:00 pm. Appointments are available witb a doctor's referral. Please caîl 338-4691 for additional information. IVIt HaltonHealthqire Qualil PURCHASE A CHRISTMAS TREE* AND SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION Easy as 1,2,3 I. Drop on over 10 the Foundation ofOce ai4~~rcbase your tree coupon for $20. 2. Visit Frank Rubl's farm aI 6607 Fir#tLis~ (t/2 mile south ofsbe hospital) and pick up yostrtr~e 3. Accept our thanka for supporting MDHF * 6' 10 7' Spruce Trees Trees will be available after December 2nd The Foundation requires a Chrisîmas tree stand. If you bave one that you would like 10 donate, please contact the ofOce aI 876-7014 OUR APPRECIATION TO: Duterin Aggregatesv' for ils $9,03 I donation and the wonderful tour. Dufferin Aggregates' Operaîing Manager, Trevor McAdam; MDH Administrative Assistant, Ah Tbompson and ,/ Foundation Coordinator, Donna McLaugblin Milton Cruise for donating $4,425 MUt-ir i.nair, viary Devlin and Milton Cruise organizing comm ittee member, Joanne Scbilling Axis Logisties me, for raising $2,3 12.50 from their Healthy & Safety Week 2000 events and donating t to the Foundation MDHF Board Member, Heather Penman and Axis Logisties lnc. General Manager, Syd Mason Mentor Suspension Systems Company Health & Safety Committee for generously donating $5,000. Mentor Suspension Systems Company employees, Harold Robertson, Joe Fabiano, Harold Macinnon, Cam Bolard, Cbuck Baynton, Donna Tomson-Castle, Sue Campbell and MDHF Board Member, Brian Jobnston ONLY 10 MORE WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Mark your calendar and visit the Auxiliary's Annual Chrisîmas Craft Fair and Luncheon. Il wîll be beld at the Hospital on Friday, November l7th between the W bours of 10 a.m and 6 p.m between ll:30a.m.and2pm ~/ Luncheon will be served Vendors will be sbowcasing ~ their beautiful Chrisîmas items and non-seasonal items. There will be a take-a-cbance rafOe, bake sale and MUCH MORE! Mark Curtis will be available 10 personally sign eacb and every copy of bis brand new CD, "The Bridge 10 Us AIl." One of our bardworking auxiliary members, - - Audrey Murray LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A SPECIAL PERSON? The Auxiliary bas commissioned a number of Milton Heritage Tapestry afghans. Tbe afgban features bistorical buildings and favourite Milton landmarks. A unique tribute to Milton and Escarpment Country that s sure to become a treasured beirloom. The afghans are 100% cocton and machine wasbable. Price is only $9900 including taxes. For information, please contact: Margaret Eckert, 878-4326; Katherine Fabi, 332-9119 or Joan Grifrttbs, 878-1656. Auxiliary member, Joan Grifrttbs displaying the beautiful afghan SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH ~- ....and visit into the Milton MaII's Community Bazaar o911 November 251h. The Junior Volunteers will be holding ~tbeir 2nd annual Bake Sale \"1~ LTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL ~y Care for a Heaithier Community. AUXHJAUIY