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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-03-09, Page 3Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 9, 1988—Page 3 Hospital sets rates for the uninsured patients The board of governors at the Wingham and District Hospital has set its 1988 rates for those not covered by OHIP. The rates reflect an overall increase of 4.2 per cent effective April 1. Semi -private coverage has been increas ed to $32.50 per day from $31, while the dai- ly rate for a private room has gone to $61 from $58. The uninsured ward rate for outpatient services is $48.50 and is the same for a se- cond visit on the same day. The previous rate had been $46.50. Non-residents of Canada will pay $110 per visit to the hospital's outpatient department, an in- crease of $5 over last year. The day case fee is now $300 up from last year's $285. Those using the hospital's speech, oc- cupational and physiotherapy and diet counselling services and who are not covered by OHIP will be expected to pay $30:50 for an initial visit and $18.50 for any follow-up visits should they ne necessary. The previous rate was $29 and $17.50 respectively. LUCKNOW DISTRICT COMMUNITY" CENTRE Saturday, March 12/88 Don & Marj MacLeod Benefit Dance Saturday, March 19/88 St. Mary's Variety Concert & Dance Saturday, March 26/88 Colleen Adams & Terry Zinn OPEN DATES March 'Fri. -11-18-25 April Fri. 15 - 22 - 29 Sat. 2-16-23 CALL THIS NUMBER BETWEEN 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM ONLY 528-3532 N EY KIDS! Watch for our Easter coloring contest! Coming March 16 Defines direction A motion tabled ,at the closed January meeting of the board of governors stating the facility's, intention to proceed with a two-phase project was brought forth to the February meeting. The first phase, or initial thrust, will be to improve the services offered in the in- , tensive care and coronary care units, as well asthe operating rooms and maternity area. The second phase will consist of im- provements to the chronic care, rehabilita- tion and pediatrics departments and any other areas which may need updating in the near future. A consulting firm recently completed a role study on future directions of the hospital and a master plan and master program study are currently underway. No move can be made by the board until the results of the master plan and program have been completed. In a telephone interview following the meeting, Norman Hayes, the hospital's ex- ecutive director, said the results of the master plan and program may be available by June of this year. Gala fundraiser The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation is planning a gala fundraising event which they hope will come to be this June. The fundraising barbecue and dance was a subject of considerable discussion at the last regular meeting of the board of governors. The board's public relations committee is assisting in promoting the event. The gala will be held June 24 at the Turn - berry Township residence of board member Doris Inglis, reported Janet Clark, chairman of the public relations committee. Mrs. Clark said that 100 tickets will be sold for the barbecue at $100 per couple, a portion of which will be income tax deductable. The barbecue will be held outdoors and tents will be rented. Mrs. Inglis said she has arranged for for valet parking and an orchestra has been hired for that date. She called the barbecue "a classy event" and Mrs. Clark added that if suc- cessful, it could become an annual event. In other news arising from the recent hospital board meeting, it was revealed that an ambitious project to replace all out -dated windows at the facility has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Bob Middleton, chairman of the proper- ty committe for the hospital, reported that the total cost of the project has been estimated at $360,000. Of that amount the ministry will provide two-thirds funding, or $240,000, leaving the. local hospital's share at $120,000. The project is expected to go to tender on March 29. The board of governors also took the time to honour retiring employee Florence Ohm with a certificate of achievements during their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Ohm has worked as a dietary aide at the hospital for 20 years and was presented the certificate by Janet Clark. Weiliwat .-- svilttzon ancilcapin9 £LmiLcL 0 R.R. IVO. 2 LUCKNOW 529-7247 JOIN Us For Our Spring Of '88 Open House cgs ego% . • ' .. '.Y .. tiem .01 1 • 7- Ve offer an extensive line of outdoor furnishings that will satisfy the whole family from our new residential play structures .to our always popular casual furniture. OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL ti1)ONW RAYS for onl6 y • (net;. 885.99) (Complete with 4 Tights. wiring. lamer & transformer) Also available for viewing arc artificial plants & an assortment of clay pottery al our ret;nlar low prices Night Lighting 1� 99 SATURDAY, 701ARCH 19, $ AM -6 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 20, Noon -5 P.M.