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27 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,F ebruary 7,2019 insidehalton.com Doctors House After Hours OHIP Covered e Calls d Call 416-631-3000 It's said what was old becomes new again and that's the case for physicians doinghouse calls. In theearly 1900snearly half of all doctor-patientmeetings occurred in the home, but as times changed, doctors' visits became more and more restricted to the doctor's office. This changed the accessibility of healthcare, especially for those that couldn't get to the clinic due to illness or mobility issues. Personally, I've always had a fondness for house calls and the value they bring to Canadians in need. When I was training in medical school, my supervisor would take me with her to see some of her homebound patients. Those patients were so appreciative of her visit and it was clear they had looked forward to the house call. I noted that regardless of the diagnosis or the treatment, the visit itself was therapeutic for these patients. It was then I decided that house calls would be part of my practice throughout the rest of my career. Now 18 years later, I've joined National Home Doctor as the Medical Director to help ensure this essential healthcare service is available. I still look forward tomy house call shifts eachweek. I'm helping patients that otherwise would have a hard time accessing care. I'm often asked by friends and loved ones; "How do I schedule a house call?" The process is straightforward: every day from 8 am the National Home Doctor call center is available for patients to call on 416-631-3000 where an operator will assess the appropriateness of the patient's symptoms for a house call. After recording all the relevant information, a doctor is scheduled to visit that patient later in the day. All house calls are 100% covered by OHIP with a valid health card. I'm sopleased thatNationalHomeDoctor, Canada's leadingprovider of house call physicians, has expanded toOakville & Burlington.We're helping to bring back an essential part of healthcare in Canada and supporting patients who need it the most. The Doctor House Call Returns to Oakville & Burlington Written By: Dr. Alissia Valentinis, MD, CCFP, FCFP, National Home Doctor Medical Director 10 EVENTS IN HALTON THIS WEEKEND, FEB. 9-10 SAMURAI SWORD MAKING When: Feb. 9 from 1-3 p.m. Where: Burlington Central Library (2331 New St., Burlington, Ont., L7R 1J4). More information: An avid sword maker, Pierre Nadeau provides samples of swords in various stages of sword making and explains the process. Event held in partnership with Burlington mundialization committee - Itabashi. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH VALENTINE TEA When: Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Acton Trinity United Church (70 Mill St. E., Acton, Halton Hills, Ont., L7J 1H3). More information: Lovely tea including fancy sand- wiches, scones, veggie and pickle trays and an array of sweet treats along with tea and coffee. Some Valentine items for sale. Children under six are free, children seven to 12 are $6 and adults are $12. CREATIVE COMMUNITY HIVE When: Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m. Where: Oakville Museum (8 Navy St., Oakville, Ont., L6J 2Y5). More information: Join us for this new and innovative Black History Month offering inspired by the Art Hive project. OUTLAW ROCK & N SOUL BLUES JAM When: Feb. 9 from 2-6 p.m. Where: Tommy's Grill & Bar (28 Mill St. E., Acton, Ont., L7J 2B8). More information: Everyone welcome. LOVE DOES GALA When: Feb. 9-Feb. 10 from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre (2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, Ont., L6L 6P8). More information: Join the Wom- en's Centre of Halton at the third annual Love Does Gala. The perfect evening for all to enjoy a five-course meal before venturing to the dance floor and a late night Sweet and Savoury bar. $125. TASTE OF INDIA DINNER DANCE When: Feb. 9 from 6-11:30 p.m. Where: Oakville Banquet Halls - Knights of Columbus (1494 Wallace Rd., Oakville, Ont., L6L 4B3). More information: Enjoy an Indian-theme dinner buffet, professional dance entertainment and after dinner dancing. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Oakville Council. KUNÉ - CANADA'S GLOBAL ORCHESTRA When: Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Where: The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (440 Locust St., Burlington, Ont., L7S 1T7). More information: The 11 musicians of KUNÉ play instruments as diverse as they are, from the tar of Iran to the bouzouki of Greece to the sitar of Pakistan. $59. THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY CASH When: Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Where: FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (1010 Main St. E., Milton, Ont., L9T 6H7) More information: Amazing international touring artist Jim Yorfido stars in The Legend of Johnny Cash alongside his multitalented wife Pam doing dual roles as Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. $39. PASTA & PUPPIES AND DINE IN THE DARK When: Feb. 10 from 12-6 p.m. (12-3 p.m. Pasta and Puppies, 4-6 p.m. Dine in the Dark). Where: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (152 Wilson St., Oakville, Ont., L6K 3H1). More information: Pasta and Puppies tickets are $20 pre-booked; Dine in the Dark tickets are $30 pre-booked or $35 at the door. Proceeds from this event will direct- ly support Halton K9's missions to provide financial assistance to dog guide recipients with emergency veterinary services. RUMBLE THE CONCERT When: Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Where: FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (1010 Main St. E., Milton, Ont., L9T 6H7). More information: Featuring music, video and storytelling, Rumble the Concert is a live performance based on the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, which reveals the significant contribution Indigenous musicians have made to North American popular music. $45. EVENTS