HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-08-19, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010. PAGE 7.With the recent hot humidweather, the Huron County HealthUnit is advising the public to takecare to prevent heat relatedexhaustion and illness. EnvironmentCanada reported expecting high
humidex values in Huron County
and area last week. The health unit is
asking people to monitor weather
conditions and take precautions
when weather conditions are like
this.
Public Health Nurse, Donna
Parsons, says the health unit is
also reminding local agencies
and organizations that work
with high-risk people to
recognize the risks and advise
their clients to take precautions.
Parsons says, “Seniors, young
children, homeless, those with
chronic health conditions, those who
are active or work in hot
environments and those without air
conditioning are at greatest risk. But
everyone needs to be extra careful in
this weather.”
Heatstroke is the most serious
heat-related illness. It occurs when
the body is unable to control its
temperature and core body
temperature rises rapidly. Symptoms
include an extremely high body
temperature of 41°C or greater; red,
hot and dry skin (no sweating); and a
strong, rapid pulse. Dizziness,
headache, nausea and possible
unconsciousness may indicate
heatstroke.
Heat Exhaustion is a milder form
of heat-related illness that develops
after several days of exposure to
high temperatures and inadequate
replacement of fluids. Symptoms
include heavy sweating, cool, moist
skin, paleness and a fast, weak pulse.
Fatigue, weakness, dizziness and
muscle cramps may indicate heat
exhaustion.
The health unit recommends the
following tips:
• Limit time outdoors between 11
a.m. - 4 p.m. when the UV index is
most intense.
• Drink lots of water and natural
juices, even if you don’t feel thirsty.• Avoid drinking alcohol, coffeeand cola.• Avoid using your oven. Eat lightmeals.• Avoid the sun or heat when
possible. If you must go out, stay in
the shade as much as possible.
Don’t forget sunscreen.
• Find an air-conditioned room. If
you don’t have air conditioning in
your home, try and find an air
conditioned facility or public pool
in your community.
• If you can’t find an air-
conditioned facility, take a cool
shower or bath. Keep curtains or
blinds drawn during the hottest part
of the day.
• Wear light-weight, loose-fitting
clothes. Wear a wide-brimmed hat
and sunglasses.
• Avoid intense or moderately-
intense physical activity.
• Talk with your doctor or
pharmacist to see if your
medication makes you more
vulnerable to extreme heat.
• Check on children, seniors,
persons with disabilities and
individuals with chronic illness.
Make sure they are well
hydrated and have no signs of heat-
related illness.• Never leave anyone, includingpets, alone in a closed, parkedvehicle.• Use fans to draw cool air at night;do not rely on a fan as a primary
cooling devise during extended
periods of excessive heat.For more information on healthimpacts related to environmentconditions, contact the HuronCounty Health Unit at 519-482-3416or 1-877-837-6143.
By Ellen Jefferson
Wawanosh 4-H began its third club
of the year on Tuesday, August 10 at
the Jefferson home. Junior leaders,
Reba and Maisy Jefferson, led
members in a quick game of musical
chairs before the meeting began.
Members were invited inside where
leaders Mary Ellen Foran and Marita
Oudshoorn explained that the club,
titled “Rise and Shine”, was created
to educate members about the
importance of nutritional breakfasts
and teach members quick and easy
breakfast recipes.
It was time for the election of
officers when Jolande Oudshoorn
was nominated for president with
Mary Kate Higgins as vice president.
Maisy Jefferson volunteered to be
attendance recorder and Ellen
Jefferson offered to be press reporter.
For roll call, the members shared
what they usually had for breakfast.
The club discussed how eating
breakfast is important for proper
brain function. Members divided
into groups and assessed the
nutrition labels on three different
cereal boxes looking at the number
of calories, sugar content, vitamins
and minerals. Members made a five-
fruit salad and homemade instant
oatmeal.
The Jefferson family is hosting a
Birthday celebrations were held on
Sunday, Aug. 15 at the home of Joe
and Lisa Neves in Molesworth,
when the Coultes family gathered
to play an afternoon of
friendly, competitive games.
The family celebrated Mark
Matheson’s 50th birthday on Aug. 8
and Bill Coultes’s 75th birthday on
Aug. 15. The community extends
birthday greetings to Mark and
Bill.
Congratulations are extended from
the community to Ross and Barbara
Anderson who will be celebrating
their 60th wedding anniversary
at an Open House to be held on
Sunday, Aug. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. at the Belgrave Community
Centre.
The community extends
congratulations to Jessica (nee
Lockridge) and Brad Metcalfe on the
birth of their baby girl, Tessa Edith,
born July 6 and to grandparents
Jeff and Peg Lockridge. The
Lockridges were former residents of
Belgrave.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Leo and Corry Sanders,
Joe Sanders and Beth Fulton, Bert
and Mary Sanders. Jane VanCamp,
Frank and Doris Sanders and all
other families in the recent loss
of their father, Frank Sanders Sr.
of Huronlea Home for the Aged
in Brussels who passed away on
Aug. 7 at Stratford General
Hospital.
New 4-H
Club for
Wawanosh
Health Unit reminds to take care in heat
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