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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 28, 2011 · 20 N E W S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N F RO M OA K V I L L E - T R A FA L G A R M E M O R I A L H O S P I TA L OCTOBER 2011 Halton's Heritage: William Halton and Halton County Although Halton County was created almost 200 years ago, very little is known about the person the county was named for. r In the new book, Halton's ' Heritage, author John McDonald tells the story about the life and times of William Halton and details of Halton's transition from small rural county into an important regional municipality within the GTA. T Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Oakville Hospital Foundation and other hospital foundations in Halton region. Available at most local bookstores. Patient Safety Expo Please join us for Halton Healthcare Services' (HHS) annual Patient Safety Expo. These one day Expos will showcase up to 60 quality-safety displays. The Expos provide an opportunity for HHS staff to share and communicate patient safety initiatives with colleagues across the three HHS hospitals, raise awareness of patient safety concerns and solutions amongst physicians, staff, f volunteers and the community, y and celebrate our achievements. Join us for a fun day of learning and vote on your favourite display! Georgetown Hospital Thursday, y November 1, 2011 10:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Activity Room Oakville-Tra T falgar Memorial Hospital Thursday, y November 3, 2011 10:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Auditorium Milton District Hospital Thursday, y November 10, 2011 11:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. Classroom Personal Fundraising Pages Now Available You can now fundraise online for the Oakville Hospital Foundation by creating your own personal fundraising page. Build and fully customize your own online page to honour or memorialize a loved one, commemorate a special event or simply run a fundraising campaign with our easy to use tools. With a personal fundraising page you can set a fundraising goal, collect donations, track your progress, and motivate your friends and family to support you and the Oakville Hospital Foundation. It's simple, secure, and fun. Visit www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com w and start fundraising online to help put essential equipment in the hands of our caregivers. Volunteer Communications Officer Position Available The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) V is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced communications leader to continue promotion and awareness of the OHVA V within the organization and out in the community. y Throughout the year, r coordination of the OHVA' V s publications including the Annual Report would also fall under this position's responsibilities. As a critical member of the Executive Committee of the OHVA V Board of Directors, you will chair and provide leadership to a communications committee and its activities. If you have a keen interest in supporting your local Hospital in this role, please contact us by email: lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or call: 905-338-4643. Be Prepared...for the Flu Flu season has arrived. We encourage you to check with your doctor's office about receiving a flu shot or attend one of the free vaccination clinics offered by the Halton Region Health Department. To find the clinic that's most convenient for you, please call 905-825-6000 or log on to their website at www.halton.ca/fl w u. During the flu season, please be aware of the risk to patients in the hospital and do not visit if you are ill or feeling unwell. When you do visit, please remember to wash your hands thoroughly at the hospital. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting the flu! Living Healthy Seminars Join us at the following FREE Health Education seminars provided by Halton Healthcare Services. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Monday, y November 7, 2011 Attention Difference Disorder: How to turn your ADHD child or teen's differences into strengths in 7 simple steps Dr. r Kenneth Handleman, HHS Psychiatrist Southside Community Church, 7480 Derry Road, Milton Wednesday, y November 16, 2011 Discussing Diabetes: Diagnosis, diet and preventing complications Colette Sewell, Jan McRae & Heather Eagleson, Diabetes Educators, Halton Diabetes Program Georgetown Hospital, 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown Wednesday, y November 30, 2011 Sleep and Productivity: It's time to wake up Dr. r David Posen, Stress Specialist Oakville-Trafalgar T Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Reserve a seat by email at healthpromotion@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or by phone at 905-878-2383, ext. 4379. ConnectCARE Personal Emergency Response Service Help at the touch of a button ConnectCARE is a hospital owned and operated service that helps seniors live actively and independently in the comfort of their own homes. ConnectCARE offers: · State-of-the-art Techonology · 24 Hour Monitoring Service · Peace of Mind for You or Your Loved One · Professional and Courteous Staff For more information, call 905-338-4357 or 1-800-665-7853, or log on to www.connectcarehalton.ca.