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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 4, 2014 | 26 Halton Healthcare Services appoints new board members Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) has announced two new appointments to its 2014/15 board of directors. The board appointments of term in June. The remaining five members Scott Bonikowsky and Dr. ChrisAs the incoming are chosen based on the skill set topher Lu were approved at HHS' vice-president of the they bring to the board and the annual meeting in June. HHS Professional requirement that they live or Bonikowsky has 25 Staff Association, Lu work in the Region of Halton or years of senior-level correplaces Dr. Amar Peel. porate affairs, commuCheema as one of In addition, there are eight nication and managethe appointed mediappointed members including ment experience, which cal staff representathe president and CEO of HHS, include Tim Hortons, as tives on the HHS medical staff and Towns of Halsenior vice-president of board of directors. ton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Helping Families Every Step of the Way! corporate, public and He is an orthoMembers are appointed for a government affairs, and pedic surgeon at two-year term and eligible to sit Christopher Lu Scott Bonikowsky Canadian Tire, as viceGeorgetown Hoson the board for a maximum of · Fertility Issues · Pediatrics president of corporate pital and joined the five terms. · Pre and Postnatal Care · Low Back/Neck Pain affairs and investor relations, stated a HHS medical staff in July 2012. HHS is a multi-site healthcare organiza· Sciatica · Naturally Turning press release. Lu acquired his orthopedic surgical expe- tion comprised of three community hospi· Posture Breech Babies He has also served on the boards rience at Toronto General, Mount Sinai and tals -- Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, of Restaurants Canada, United Way Toronto Western hospitals, as well as in the Georgetown Hospital, and Milton District · Headaches/Migraines · Osteoarthritis Oakville, Canadian Council for Ab- U.S. at Massachusetts General Hospital and Hospital. Wellness care for the entire family! original Business, Canadian Steward- Stanford University. Collectively, the hospitals provide healthship Services Alliance, Arctic Chil"(He) enjoys teaching and presenting on care services to more than 300,000 residents 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON dren & Youth Foundation, Humber multiple topics to undergraduate medical stu- in the communities they serve. Dr. Jenna Davis College and ErinoakKids Centre for dents," stated the release. "HHS hospitals have been recognized for Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Treatment and Development. The HHS board of directors is comprised of their best practices in a number of patient Bonikowsky fills the seat of Mau- 11 elected members from the communities of safety and patient care initiatives," stated a 905.844.WELL (9355) reen Latocki, who completed her Oakville, Halton Hills, and Milton. press release. www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca The elected members of the board represent "In 2013, HHS was accredited with Exemall three communities, with two members plary Standing -- the highest possible status each. granted by Accreditation Canada." Health "Connected to your Community" Specializes in: ILC Foundation co-founder's efforts recognized Improving the Life of Children (ILC) Foundation co-founder and Oakville resident Sandy Smeenk was recently announced as a recipient of a 2014 Canadian Women Changing Healthcare Award. The recognition is handed out by the not-forprofit business Patient Commando. Smeenk was recognized for her contributions to improving the lives of those with chronic pain diseases, particularly Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Her efforts to ensure this patient population has a voice and is included in awareness initiatives, were also highlighted. The ILC Foundation's mission is to help children across Canada suffering from all chronic pain disorders get the treatment they need. Isn't It About Time For A Hearing Test??? Come And Visit An Independent, Caring Family Hearing Aid Clinic All Services, Sales, Hearing Tests, Programming, Repairs, Batteries, Home Visits Jennifer Nolan Wendy Caswell Latest in technology, models and styles, blue tooth and accessories. Price ranges from $500.00 to elite levels. Over 25 y of know ears l e and exp dge erience. Lakeshore H E A R I N G Paramedical S E R V I C E S Established Since 1979 113 JONES STREET, OAKVILLE, ON · 905-827-2902