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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 24, 2014 | 18 Local physician Aliya Khan receives international award Health "Connected to your Community" A local physician has been recognized interThe award was given in recognition of nationally for her work and research in the Khan's impact on improving the lives of peomanagement of hypoparathyroidism. ple with hypoparathyroidism and her contriDr. Aliya Khan, a member bution in advancing excellence of Halton Healthcare Services' in research, education and pa(HHS) Department of Medicine, tient care in this field. was presented with the InterKhan, who is also a clinical national Hypoparathyroidism professor in the Department Award by the Hypoparathyroidof Medicine, Division of Enism Association at its eighth indocrinology and Metabolism ternational conference in Sacraand Division of Geriatric Medimento, California June 6. cine at McMaster University, Hypoparathyroidism is a is an international speaker on condition in which one's body the diagnosis and treatment of secretes inadequate levels of hypoparathyroidism and has parathyroid hormone, resulting published extensively on the in low serum calcium and high condition. Dr. Aliya Khan phosphorus levels. Signs and She cochaired the Internasymptoms of this condition intional Conference on hypoparaclude numbness, tingling, seizures, muscle thyroidism, developed recommendations for cramps, muscle weakness, wheezing, heart practice for physicians globally and served as failure, and confusion. It can be life threaten- the editor for the Handbook of Parathyroid ing and urgent medical treatment is required Diseases, which is one of the most popular if the calcium levels are significantly low. textbooks on the subject. One step closer to $3M pledge The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) is keeping its commitment to raising $3 million for the new Oakville Hospital. At its annual general meeting held last month, the group presented Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) officials with a $300,000 cheque. The donation is OHVA's fifth instalment in its 10-year, $3 million pledge to the new hospital scheduled to open on Dundas The Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association (OHVA) donated $300,000 to the new Oakville hospital. It's the fifth instalment in its 10-year, $3-million pledge. From left are Sudi Kaira, OHVA president, Lilian Scime, Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) vice president of corporate services & diagnostics, Judy Wilson, HHS board chair, and Denise Hardenne, HHS president and CEO. | photo courtesy Halton Healthcare Services Already have hearing aids? Join the More Batteries Club! Susan Mathew will be happy to clean and adjust your hearing aids for FREE! She will honour your warranties and give you a one-year supply of batteries for FREE! *Call for details. Conditions apply. Street at Third Line in December 2015. "Our hospitals are fortunate enough to have the support of three very strong, vibrant volunteer groups who are an integral part of each of the hospitals they support," said HHS Board Chair Judy Wilson in a press release. "The OHVA's continued support of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) and of course the new Oakville Hospital, coupled with their donation of time, is what truly makes them special." 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 Need hearing aids? Call today to book a FREE hearing test! We provide solutions for all lifestyles, budgets and types of hearing loss. Hearing aids range from just $395 to $3000. Our funding experts will help you maximize any available funding so you pay the least amount out of your own pocket. Price Match Guarantee We'll assure you get the best price on hearing aids at Hear More. We will beat any Ontario competitor's price by $50. Now Open in Oakville at 2520 Postmaster Drive, Unit 2 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