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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-07-30, Page 21by David Woods In many ways, today's public health nurses are the . direct de- scendants of Florence Nightingale's nursing teams on the Crimean battlefields. Their work may appear less heroic, but' it is performed at the site of the action — out in the community. The public health nurse goes out to the, patient; only rarely does the patient come to her. The PHN's day might start with a visit to a school in the district she covers. There, she confers with the principal about children' who may need help with a physical problem, such as poor vision affecting class- room work, or with' a• behavior problem such 'as over-aggressive- ness or chronic lateness. To get to the root of that prob- lem, the PHN may follow up' with a visit to the child's home before ,suggesting a course of action. Her recommendations will be based on knowledge of the individual, the family,, the problem — and the community resources for help. Much of the rest of her day" is taken 'up with home visiting. For example, the PHN, goes to homes where there's a new baby, advises about feeding and develop- ment and, especially, tries to find out how the family as a whole is adjusting to the new arrival. Actually, says public health nurse Muriel Wilson, who works out of the Niagara district health unit, she may already know the mother, since PHNs conduct pre-natal classes for prospective mothers and fathers. These classes are just one aspect of what Ms. Wilson sees as the PH N's important role as a counsel- lor providing a personal health service with an accent on preven- tive medicine. "We keep in mind a total view of health," Ms. 'Wilson says, "includ- ing 'the family, community and social factors that can affect it." The public health nurse also does follow-up visits on pre-school chil- dren, providing information to REFORE: THE AGE OF MIRACLES By. Pr., W.V. Joh nston NOW AVAILABLE 1111 TAPER ,BACK $1.95 ----------------------------- THE. LUCKNOW SENTINEL ;URE tastefully anged by Mrs. •Dan nittee on guests of 'ARIO ~mot Y 30, MS .parents about diet and immuniza- tion and•safety in the 'home. There is also on-the-spot continuing care . providing for patients with tuber- culosis or other communicable The ' PH N also provides guidance in such .areas as birth con- trol, parent-teenager 'relationships,' drug abuse, and nutrition.. These' mobile community health workers are 'Registered Nurses who have taken additional special training. A simple telephone call to your local health unit will bring a public health nurse to help you. She will either provide that help directly, or, because --she knows what and where all the other, community health agencies are, she will help' you by putting you in touch with the one that can serve you best. 'BEST WISHES' RIPLEY 7 HURON FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR OLD BOYS REL,NION MAY THE WEEKEND BE A' GOOD ONE -••••••••••••••••••••••4•••4 CRAWFORD DOUGLAS M.P. for Bruce-Grey TODAY'S HEALTH Public Health Nurses give community counselling WANTED New Crop Wheat Trucking Available M.J. SMITH SEED & GRAIN PORT ALBERT 529-7135 On Saturday evening a very pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Stanley,' Lucknow, it being the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary: , All of their family were present, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (B.everley) Tollefson, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stanley and their families, Lirry and Arthur Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Sharon) Bedford. There are 10 grandchild- ren. 46 in all were present. After partaking of. a bountiful smorgas- , bord supper, the gifts were presented by Sharon Bedford, who also read the cards. The' family presented Ez and Lulu with their kitchen cupboards, and gifts from relatives and friends were a candy dish, cups and saucers, pen and pencil set, pillow cases, plate, blanket, a .doily and a living room clock. Guests were present from Kin- lough, CulrosS, Ripley, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Port Credit, Walker- ton and Kingarf. Beverley Tollefson read the following poem which tells of their 40 Years of married life. So Ez and Lulu moved into town. Theirarpeaa rt,ment, well, it wasn't 'so g But with hammer and saw, Ez soon set it straight. Now the kids all have married, except for 2, And their family of 7 is now 22. There's just Art at home now, he's sharp and he's clever but he's too good a catch, to stay single forever. Their apartment, it seemed was getting too small, So, they shopped for a house that would suit them' all. The one that they chose you just wouldn't believe The looks of the place would just make you grieve. No water, no hydro, the floors cav- ing in, ' To move into this place just seemed a sin. But Lulu is made of such wonderful stuff, She didn't back down just because things were rough. Once again they worked hard repairing this place Making it fit for the human race. The results you'll have to admit are first rate, They turned it into just great. But wherever they live there's one thing I know You'll always be welcome when- ever you go. On a day like this it gives us great . pleasure To honour 2 people whose love you can't measure. May your days all be happy, the skies all be blue,. • As only the best wished for both of you. Honoured On 40th Anniversary KINLOUGH NEWS TO LULA AND EZ STANLEY Forty years married, it just can't be true, To see them together, their marriage looks new. Ez looks so young, so nimble and spry. To think he's past SO, it just makes you, sigh 1 guess it's clean hard work • and some play. His wheeling and dealing day after day. Can Lulu keep up with this' fast moving man? Keep up, and pass him, you bet she can. For years they were farmers while raising their brood, Farming their fields and growing their foOd. • Then, the kids grew up and were moving around, a home that's You'll never feel better in your life. paarlaPatrion . Fitness. In your heart you know right. THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE TWENTY-ONE WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1975