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Health H E L P I N G H A N D S Oakville Grade 4 James W. Hill Public School student Zakir Kassam's art piece, titled Helping Hands, at left, was among the winners of the Nursing Art Competition held by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) in preparation for its Nursing Week (May 12-18). Zakir was winner in the Upper Primary (Grades 4-8) category. The goal of the contest was to encourage the talent of young artists that "expressed with creativity and originality what nursing means to them." | supplied photo 23 | Thursday, May 8, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" and living with depression in the wake of heart surgery. The local resident began the swims during a summer at Brookdale Pool, but a subsequent change of venue to Appleby College increased the involvement of youths in the fundraiser. The event benefits Halton Healthcare Services. For more information on this year's swim, visit www.swimformentalhealth.com. The annual Swim for Mental Health fundraiser will be holding a booster event Sunday, May 25. Held at Boston Pizza, 270 North Service Rd. W., from noon- 3 p.m., the event will include a speaker, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 draw and buffet lunch (pizza and salads). Oakville's Frank Zamuner founded the swim five years ago as a means to fundraise for local mental health programs after he went through the challenge of experiencing Swim for Mental Health booster event May 25 This This brush, brush, or or the the drill? drill? Contest shows meaning of nursing A Grade 4 Oakville student joins two others in winning the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Halton Chapter's Nursing Art Competition. Zakir Kassam, of James W. Hill Public School in Oakville, won the Upper Primary (Grades 4-8) category and joined Burlington's Sophie Inara Alidina, John William Boich Public School Grade 1 student (Primary ­ Grades 1-3), and Keauna Persuad, Grade 9 Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School student (Secondary ­ Grades 9-12). The contest was put on in preparation for Nursing Week (May 12-18) and was meant to encourage the talent of young artists that "expressed with creativity and originality what nursing means to them." Medically Proven Weight Loss Method Your Last Diet ® · · · · · · · Tuesday, May 20 7-8pm (RSVP Required) Lose an average of 3-7 lbs/week Great for men and women Primarily promotes fat loss Helps to maintain lean muscle mass Supports cellulite reduction Promotes vitality and energy Naturally suppresses appetite Information Night: 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON www.acornhealth.ca 905.844.WELL (9355) info@acornhealth.ca We use this brush to apply an antibacterial tooth coating to your teeth. This coating can protect your teeth from cavities and avoid replacement crowns for years. Call us when you want long-lasting, clinically-tested, effective preventive dental care. Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre "I can hear but I can't understand...everyone mumbles" Hearing loss develops gradually over many years or even decades. Most people wait an average of 7-9 years before seeking help. We offer a Unique Adaptation to Hearing program that gradually restores your hearing in small steps. You will be reintroduced to sounds that you may have forgotten such as the microwave beeps, car turn signal or birds singing. You will start to hear TV and conversations clearly again. Fortunately there is a great variety of excellent digital hearing instruments available in all price ranges. HEARING SCIENCES Dr. Joel De Souza Olde Oakville Dental 361 Cornwall Road, #105 Oakville, ON L6J 7Z5 (905) 829-1666 Confident Smile Dental Hygiene Clinic 532 Postridge Drive Oakville, ON L6H 7T2 (905) 257-4257 If you haven't listened to a hearing aid in the last 3 years, come in for a no obligation, 2 week TEST DRIVE and prepare to be amazed! Call us, visit the website below or find Partners in Prevention on Facebook Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) PartnersinPrevention.ca Your preferred route to good oral health OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive