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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2013-11-06, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Gateway RHRI signs memorandum of understanding with university of Guelph Gateway Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI) in Seaforth has signed a memorandum of understanding with the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, Ontario Agricul- tural College at the University of Guelph. In a press release issued last week, officials said Gateway RHRI's mission of advancing rural health care through research, education, communication and health advocacy will be enhanced through this partnership. This is the fourth partnership that Gateway RHRI has had with a major academic institution in Ontario, the press release stated. "Gateway RHRI has already reali7ed great benefit through its partnerships with the University of Waterloo's School of Phar- macy, Georgian College and with Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. These partnerships give us and the community access to academic leaders, undergraduate and graduate stu- dents as well as institutional resources," said president Gwen Devereaux in the press release. Dr. Wayne Caldwell, professor at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph and also the rural chair of healthy sustainable communities at Gate- way RHRI said, "Rural health is complex. There are many factors that determine our individual and collective health care. This partnership will allow us to jointly explore the relationship between rural health and the physical, economic, environmental and social attributes ofrural communities' According to the press release, Gateway RHRI acts as a portal to "rural areas" for academic institutions and facilitates local health research. Students uIantl2O t Contributed photo Students in kindergarten to Grade 8 at Huron Centennial Public School recently planted 120 trees as part of their effort to be an Eco -School. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Getting screened important for pregnant women Victoria Zimmer For the Signal -Star Gestational diabetes is a type of dia- betes that occurs during pregnancy and affects three to 20 per cent of pregnant women in Canada. This type of diabetes has few symp- toms and occurs because the woman's body is unable to produce enough insu- lin to handle the effects of a growing baby and changing hormone levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body control how much glucose (sugar) is in your blood. It is very important to control blood sugars during pregnancy so that the baby does not grow too big making the delivery more difficult. Having gesta- tional diabetes can increase the risk for mom and baby of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes II 35 years or older • Obese: Body Mass Index (BMI) 30 or higher • Given birth to a baby larger than 9lbs or had gestational diabetes previously • A family history of diabetes or a member of a high-risk group (Abo- riginal, Hispanic, South Asian and African) • Prediabetes • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Screening Screening should be done during pregnancy between 24 to 28 weeks. All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes. Diagnosis can be missed if only the pregnant women who have the risk factors are screened. The Importance of Nutrition in Pregnancy The old saying "I'm eating for two" has taken criticism in recent years as more studies reveal that excessive weight gain in pregnancy can actually be quite harmful for both mom and baby. It has been observed that excess weight gain in pregnancy can lead to a larger baby at birth. The extra weight the baby starts with at birth can con- tinue into childhood. As well, extra weight gained in preg- nancy can be difficult for the mom to lose after the baby is born. Healthcare providers encourage pregnant moms to focus on "quality" of nutrients consumed rather than "quan- tity" of food consumed. If you are think- ing of becoming pregnant or have ques- tions please speak to a registered dietitian at your local healthcare facility or call EatRight Ontario 1-877-510-5102 for information. If you are interested in how much weight you should gain in pregnancy go to http://www.hc-sc. gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/bmi/ index-eng.php Postpartum Next Steps If you have had gestational diabetes it is important to be screened for type 2 diabetes within six weeks to six months after having the baby and then every three years after that or if you are plan- ning another pregnancy. It is important that you discuss your risks and screen- ing with your family doctor. Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is 40 to 50 per cent within five to 10 years. If you have had gestational diabetes within the last year, please attend the gestational diabetes postpartum class at Stratford General Hospital on 'Thurs., Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. in room W2-235. Reg- ister at 519-272-8210 ext. 2366. Victoria Zimmer, MHSc, RD, is affili- ated with the Huron Perth Health Alli- ance Diabetes Education Centre. t "Mr 1-11-1 671 0 e :1 1/0 .....- You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH ST. JAMES ROMAN 21Jarvis St. Seaforth CATHOLIC CHURCH Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer WELCOMES YOU Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth Sunday Nov. 10th 519-345-2972 Remembrance Sunday Sun. Mass 11 a.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Fri. Nov. 8 Movie Night & Supper 6 p.m. Everyone Welcome Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Parish Council meets in Clinton on Sun. Mass 9 a.m. Wed. Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH EGMONDVILLE An Associated Gospel Church UNITED CHURCH 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Pastor Steve Hildebrand Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. WORSHIP Nov. 10th, 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings Remembrance Day Service • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High Youth Sunday School at 11 a.m. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Adults OD 10 a.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 Everyone is Welcome 7 - 8:15 p.m. Website: • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com 6- EVERYONE WELCOME Sugar Plum Tea & Bazaar Nov. 16th 9-11a.m. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Rev. Linda Moffatt Lorne Baker - Organist Welcomes you Worship Sunday, Nov. 10th, 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10th, 11 a.m. "Remember Our Fallen Soldiers" "Take Time to Remember" You are welcome to worship with us! Nov. 9, 10-4, Shopping Extravaganza in 54 Goderich St. W. support of the local Food Bank. 6.. www.cavannorthsideunited.ca 519-527-1449 N Sunday School &Nursery Provided. Office Hours Thurs. 9 a.m. - noon. Students uIantl2O t Contributed photo Students in kindergarten to Grade 8 at Huron Centennial Public School recently planted 120 trees as part of their effort to be an Eco -School. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Getting screened important for pregnant women Victoria Zimmer For the Signal -Star Gestational diabetes is a type of dia- betes that occurs during pregnancy and affects three to 20 per cent of pregnant women in Canada. This type of diabetes has few symp- toms and occurs because the woman's body is unable to produce enough insu- lin to handle the effects of a growing baby and changing hormone levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body control how much glucose (sugar) is in your blood. It is very important to control blood sugars during pregnancy so that the baby does not grow too big making the delivery more difficult. Having gesta- tional diabetes can increase the risk for mom and baby of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes II 35 years or older • Obese: Body Mass Index (BMI) 30 or higher • Given birth to a baby larger than 9lbs or had gestational diabetes previously • A family history of diabetes or a member of a high-risk group (Abo- riginal, Hispanic, South Asian and African) • Prediabetes • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Screening Screening should be done during pregnancy between 24 to 28 weeks. All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes. Diagnosis can be missed if only the pregnant women who have the risk factors are screened. The Importance of Nutrition in Pregnancy The old saying "I'm eating for two" has taken criticism in recent years as more studies reveal that excessive weight gain in pregnancy can actually be quite harmful for both mom and baby. It has been observed that excess weight gain in pregnancy can lead to a larger baby at birth. The extra weight the baby starts with at birth can con- tinue into childhood. As well, extra weight gained in preg- nancy can be difficult for the mom to lose after the baby is born. Healthcare providers encourage pregnant moms to focus on "quality" of nutrients consumed rather than "quan- tity" of food consumed. If you are think- ing of becoming pregnant or have ques- tions please speak to a registered dietitian at your local healthcare facility or call EatRight Ontario 1-877-510-5102 for information. If you are interested in how much weight you should gain in pregnancy go to http://www.hc-sc. gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/bmi/ index-eng.php Postpartum Next Steps If you have had gestational diabetes it is important to be screened for type 2 diabetes within six weeks to six months after having the baby and then every three years after that or if you are plan- ning another pregnancy. It is important that you discuss your risks and screen- ing with your family doctor. Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is 40 to 50 per cent within five to 10 years. If you have had gestational diabetes within the last year, please attend the gestational diabetes postpartum class at Stratford General Hospital on 'Thurs., Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. in room W2-235. Reg- ister at 519-272-8210 ext. 2366. Victoria Zimmer, MHSc, RD, is affili- ated with the Huron Perth Health Alli- ance Diabetes Education Centre.