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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-06-11, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Western medical students pay a visit to Clinton Public Hospital Dave Flaherty For the News Record A group of first year medi- cal students from Western University recently visited Clinton Public Hospital to get a feel for rural health care. Daniel Liu, Alasdair Rath- bone, Radha Joseph and Jason Morgenstern were all participants in program facilitated by Western Uni- versity where medical stu- dents are given the opportu- nity to visit rural hospitals. Rathbone, who is origi- nally from Hamilton, said he wasn't quite sure what to expect when they came to Clinton. "I was really surprised, I didn't know what they could offer," he said. Rathbone said they were able to work alongside a number of staff at the hospi- tal, including two general surgeons, doctors from the local Family Health Team, a nurse practitioner and an orthopedic surgeon amongst others. Liu, who is from Toronto, said he was impressed the hospital. "You can do so much, you are not pigeonholed," he said. "It was amazing, every- one was so welcoming." Joseph, originally from London, said medical stu- dents often hear about how much experience doctors can get by working in a rural area. All four agreed the staff and patients; and the com- munity in general, was very welcoming. Morgenstern, who is a native of Perth in the Ottawa area, said their program really puts emphasis on the students looking for career options outside of big cities like London and Windsor, to look at small communities across southwestern Ontario and the entire province. Joseph said one big plus about visiting a smaller rural hospital is they were able to have a significant amount of one-on-one time with the staff. "In a bigger hospital, you'd be competing for their time," she said. The students were at the hospital from June 2 to June 5. Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star Western medical students get a taste of rural health care Western University first year medical students (left to right) Daniel Liu, Jason Morgenstern, Radha Joseph and Alasdair Rathbone paid a visit to Clinton Public Hospital last week. The students worked closely with staff from June 2 to June 5. They said they found it to be a very educational trip and received a warm welcome from staff, patients and the community in general. — L - ='11.,r IL Ness DI7ffCTORY To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 "More than just stumps" sinIMIPv's MEE SERVICE 6 REMOVAL • Trimming, removal & clean-up • Bucket truck service • Stump grinding • Lawn rolling • Free estimates DAVE BERNARD 519-482-3976 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 S IMIWI i ERN • 1ICL_ : ti°i s r / Total Tree Removal / Fully Insured Bucket Truck / Brush Chipping Services / Stump Grinding Free Estimates! Call: (519)482-3822 or cell (519)525-0133 "We don't charge an arm and a leg to remove a limb" CONCRETE FORMING rrr• COMMERCIAL * RESIPE, '7°M L • Fejntlati+OrI • F1ndDr FinisIiii k Uireutar Taaio • 4undis ivb Wrlll% .F Iftr ESTIMATES RRIV3 RI }°41t 51 9-523 9971 r.a°..•,; -3401L_ Meohaninal Repair & Used Car Sales 30 Onta_io Sired �r Clinton ON NOKI LC. 519-482—M39 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 UETTER AR?ENTRE Forays} vrCarpe peed5„ Ouse rig Phone: 5I9 -2142 Ceii: 5I9-440-27 42 Our business is built on SERVICE ENERGY HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • ELECTRICAL PLUMBING JEFF WISE 262 Bayfield Road, Clinton • 519-482-7062 =,