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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-04-10, Page 13I • 1 .1 a Product of Ontario 8 oz. Tray Snowy White MUSHROOMS Fresh Young Canadian Pork 5.49 kg Cut from Canada A/AA/AAA Grades Beef Chuck 3.73 kg tgor Scrimgeour's 1L% Food Market Blyth 523-4551 Savings in effect from Monday, April 8 - Sunday, April 14, 1996. Savings based on our regualr retails. We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal family requirements. FRESH QUALITY MEATS SHORT RIB ROAST e SIDE SPARE . RIBS . BLADE STEAKS n Valid LIBBY'S BEANS OR PASTA Selected Varieties 398 ml Tin only at Scrimgeour's, Blyth until closing Sun., April 14/96 wP1 tit: t3/ coupon 3/1.44 I with a court•i• -r-basm-f MEM —f liiii —4' 4••• • • • NIELSEN 09977378 Cottonelle . Town Club "HOT DOG" WIENERS n n lb. Campbell's SOUP I n I • BATHROOM TISSUE 12 Roll Pkg. 99 . L . I n I n lb. • n • lb. NESCAFE INSTANT COFFEE Assorted Varieties 200 g/150 g Jar Valid only at Scrimgeour's, Blyth until closing Sun., April 14/96 99 with coupon 4 NIELSEN 63107975 1151111111 Fresh I I Cut from Canada A/AA/AAA Grades • Beef Chuck mf .268 lam. • n Price without coupon 4.99 I ASPARAGUS Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable 284 ml Tin 9 . . . . III lb. Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade 4.394 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996 PAGE 13. Cancer Month When someone you know has cancer, you can help The Canadian Cancer Society and the parent of a child with cancer have prepared the following guide for those who care. How can I help? Someone you know - a friend, a neighbour, a relative - has cancer. You can see how the illness affects the whole family. They are emotionally distressed and may feel isolated. They may have concerns about work and finances. You want to help but are not sure how. So you say, "Let me know if there is anything I can do." But often the person or the family cant tell you. It's difficult for them to ask for the help they need. When you want to help... You can do many useful and thoughtful things without being asked. For example: Keep in touch Send regular cards or letters - even if you live next door - and visit whenever you can. Many people with cancer find they have lots of visitors when first diagnosed, when they are in hospital or undergoing chemo- therapy or radiation. But cancer treatment can go on for a long time. By Diane Aitken HPDHC, HCHU, PDHU... what do all these mean? What do they do? Who should I call! With all the agencies we have today, it is no wonder that we get confused. People call the health unit looking for the district health council and vice versa. This article will explain the role of health units and how they relate to the Huron Perth District Health Council. What is a health unit? Public health services in Ontario have been available in some form for over 150 years. Town councils in the early 1800s hired physicians and inspectors to protect the health of the community. From this, public health has evolved so that there are now 42 health units in Ontario. In our district we have the Huron County Health Unit (HCHU) and the Perth District Health Unit (PDHU). Public health units are administered by local boards of health and operate under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. In addition, there are numerous other pieces of legislation which impact on the operation of the health unit. Funding for general health services is shared: 75 per cent from the Ministry of Health and 25 per cent from the municipality. Also, the Ministry of Health provides 100 per cent funding for specialized programs such as sexual health, tobacco prevention and control, and AIDS prevention. The Health and Protection and Promotion Act requires health units to ensure the provision of health programs and services in the areas of community sanitation, control of communicable disease, preventive dentistry, family health, nutrition, home care and public health educa- People with cancer appreciate you keeping in touch through good and bad times. Learn to listen Sometimes visitors feel they have to entertain the person or they may talk a lot to cover their own feelings. Sometimes just being there is helpful without saying anything. If the person wants to talk, listen to what is being said. Help the person stay healthy Many people with cancer aren't able to eat as much as they should or get the exercise they need to stay healthy. Drop by around mealtime and encourage the person to -!.at properly. Or offer to go for a walk with the person. Organize an outing Take the person with cancer, the children, siblings or parents out. It doesn't have to be fancy. Just a trip to the park, the zoo or a movie can be a treat and gives the family a break. Prepare a meal Drop by occasionally with a meal, a homemade pie or some soup. Include instructions on how to prepare or serve it. This gesture saves the family time and effort and tion. Programs are based on the principles of population health, thus focuses on the health issues of the entire community and not of individuals. A population health perspective identifies the greatest opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention for the community as a whole. Some examples are the recent measles immunization campaign and the development of municipal bylaws to create smoke-free public places. How do District Health Councils relate to health units? District Health Councils (DHCs) are local planning bodies which plan health care services for their communities. They examine local health issues and provide advice to the Minister of Health. The global perspective which DHCs bring to health care planning may have an impact on the programs of the health units. Locally, both the Huron County Health Unit and the Perth District Health Unit have been active in the planning activities of the Huron Perth District Health Council. Staff members from both health units, as well as other health service providers and consumers, are key contributors to the planning committees that have been formed. Who should I call? If you would like input into the future direction of health services in your area or have a concern about a particular health issue, call the Huron Perth District Health Council. If you have questions or concerns about public health such as water quality, healthy lifestyles, children's health issues, call either the Huron County Health Unit or the Perth District Health Unit. Diane Aitken is a member of the Huron Perth District Health Council and an employee of the Huron County Health Unit. shows you care. Put the food in a disposable container so no one has to worry about getting it back to you. Drive the person to the doctor One of the most difficult things, for some families is arranging transportation to and from doctors' appointments and cancer treat- ments. Offer to drive and stay with the person through the appoint- ment. Some cancer treatments can be hard on people, so they appreciate having someone who cares stay with them and take them home. Give useful gifts People with cancer and their families often appreciate gifts such as videos, hooded sweaters or sweatshirts, scarves, hats, extra pillows, bed rest supporters, food baskets and gift certificates for movies, restaurants and long- distance phone calls. If it is a child who has cancer, remember small gifts for other children in the family. Ask when, not what It's hard for families to tell you what to do or to ask for help. Instead, you ask: "When would you like me to do the grocery shopping?", "What day should I come and take the kids out?" and "What time is your appointment?" Or be organized enough to know what the person needs and what you are able to do. If you make an offer, follow through and do it Even better, do it more than once. Be reliable. Be regular. Stay positive Anyone dealing with a serious illness needs hope and encourage- ment. That's where you can help the most! Find out more about cancer Go to the library, contact the Canadian Cancer Society or call the Cancer Information Service (1-800- 263-6750) and find out more about the kind of cancer the person has. Then you will understand what the family is going through and be able to listen and talk knowledgeably about the illness. You may even find books about cancer or cancer survivors to share with the person. Find out more about services in the community Check with your nearest Canadian Cancer Society office and other local support groups. If you find programs that the person or family might be interested in, encourage them to use these services. Make some phone calls for them. Go with them to a group meeting. When not to help... People with cancer and their families need the support of friends and relatives. They need people around them who are positive and hopeful. But they also need time alone. Be sensitive. Give the family enough time and space. Accept that everyone who is touched by cancer may occasionally feel anxious, uncertain, sad, angry or cranky. If your offer of help is turned down, the person or family may be managing well and have enough help. Just keep in touch and let them know you are available if they need something. You can do a lot to help. Studies have shown people who have caring friends live longer and cope better with a serious illness than people who are alone. April is Cancer Month. When a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer knocks on your door, please give generously. Your donations will go to support cancer research, services for cancer patients, and health promotion programs on prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. With your help, cancer can - and must - be beaten! District health unit Clearing up the confusion