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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 29, 2014 | 2 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MAY 2014 New HHS President & CEO Denise Hardenne has been named the new President & CEO of Halton Healthcare Services (HHS). Ms Hardenne, who had been appointed Interim President & CEO on March 31, 2014, takes over as successor to John Oliver, who retired April 30, 2014 after 23 years with the hospitals of Halton Healthcare Services. Ms Hardenne brings over 28 years of progressive leadership experience to the job. She joined HHS in 2000 as the VicePresident of Professional Practice. In 2007 she was Denise Hardenne promoted to Senior Vice President. Prior to being appointed HHS President & CEO Interim President & CEO she held the title of Executive Vice President for HHS and provided leadership for hospital operations, quality and enterprise risk management. In this capacity she was also the Executive lead for Operational Readiness planning across all three HHS Redevelopment projects. Denise is an alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan graduating with BScN and McED degrees. She has a Wharton School of Business Fellowship in Management for Chief Nurse Executives and has completed the Rotman NotforProfit Governance Essentials Program. She also has an MBA degree from Queen's University and is an Academic Mentor for Masters level students for the U of T Health Services Administration Program. "We are extremely pleased with this appointment," said Judy Wilson, HHS Board Chair. "The Search Committee's decision to recommend Denise was unanimously supported by the Board. She is an accomplished senior executive in the healthcare sector with a proven track record. In addition to providing continuity and stability within the organization we are certain that under Denise's leadership we will continue to see HHS excel in the years to come." For full Press Release: log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com Getting Ready to Deliver Care at New Oakville Hospital At 1.6 Million square feet, the new Oakville Hospital, on schedule to open in December 2015, will provide many innovations and improvements. While the New Oakville Hospital will feature the latest in robotics, treatment, diagnostic and other advanced technologies, it is our staff who deliver care and they need to be ready to deliver that care on opening day. In order to ensure a successful transition to the new space, HHS is undertaking numerous planning activities in each of its dozens of programs and services. Staff are already preparing now, so that they can perform their duties seemliness at the New Oakville Hospital on opening day. These activities are part of "Operational Readiness," and this approach ensures that HHS staff are using the new equipment, and working to new standards and spaces before opening day. We want our first patient to receive the same compassionate, quality care as our one hundred thousandth patient. Seeking Volunteer Piano Players The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association is seeking volunteers to play the piano for patient sing-alongs, weekday afternoons. Assistance with recreational therapy baking programs or visiting is also available. To volunteer with patients or behind-the-scenes: Call 905-338-4643. Email lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca, Log on to www.haltonhealthcare.com Breast Imaging Video Library HHS has launched a new Breast Imaging Video Library to help ease patient's minds and provide them with information about what to expect when they come to the hospital for a mammogram, a follow-up test, or a biopsy. Developed under the guidance of Dr. Jillian Feberwee, Lead Radiologist for Women's Imaging at HHS and Dr. Robert Yu, Chief, HHS Diagnostic Imaging Department this library is available on the HHS website's new Diagnostic Imaging Department Breast Imaging pages, www.haltonhealthcare.com. HHS Hosts Local Food Expo Halton Healthcare Services is hosting a Local Food Expo. Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium ­ Lower Level (327 Reynolds Street, Oakville, On) Complimentary parking is available at the Oakville Curling Club Halton Healthcare Services Corporation 2013/14 Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2014 · 6:00 p.m. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Please RSVP to 905-815-5114. By-law changes will be recommended. Audited financial statements will be available at the meeting or by calling the Board Liaison at 905-815-5114. Stay connected! For more information and to subscribe to our eNewsletter, visit www.haltonhealthcare.com Follow us on www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS