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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-05-30, Page 2Page 2 May 30, 2007 • 'The Huron Expositor 1 zes We fta.ve )t clot. s • Guaranteed Bost Prices All Your long umus% Sling ;j..�Fj MANUFACTURERS-DIST7iI8UT ORS "DIRECT To YOU' it- a tC for great ca suaG tankt9 c rets Pools • Garden Areas Comfortable Lounges Cast Aluminum P.V.C. TUBULAR RESIN FURNITURE - the ultimate in Elegant Outdoor Living 11 • ti til `,�a` •. iffl GRAND BEND 238-2110 83 E. (2 miles from the water plant) 35.000 Sq. Ft. • 50 Sets on Display www.gocasual.ca We also manufacture: UMBRELLAS • COVERS • REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS powerful reminder use your coupons. that you've received your Every Kilowatt Counts let in the mail, remember to take advantage of all s inside. The instant rebate coupons expire 7th, 2007 so don't miss out. News OPCI Energy-efficient products ve T., saving....., AA. �. • everyki submitted photo Health Minister George Smitherman presents an innovation award to the Huron Family Health Team and Healthkick Huron, which was accepted last week by Healthkick manager Laura Overholt and Gwen Devereaux. FHT and Healthkick beat Ottawa, Toronto for award on healthcare innovation From Page 1 province." "It deals with a key issue in health human resources," he says, adding that the shortage of health- care professionals is an important issue facing everyone. Gwen Devereaux, who along with Paul Nichol of the Huron Business Development Corporation, wrote the proposal" for both Healthkick and the Huron FHT, says she's "pretty excited" by the recognition being received for the project. "I don't think there's anything comparable across the province," she says of the way Healthkick is target - ting both high school and college/university students and encouraging them to chose health- care professions and return home to rural areas to work. "It could be years before the pay- off but it will create more stability in the longterm," she says. The three-year six -pronged Skills for Healthcare Attraction and Retention Pilot (SHARP) project, which was renamed Healthkick, received $300,000 in provincial funding as well as a contribution of $150, 000 from the Seaforth Community Development Trust. Accepting the award from Health Minister George Smitherman with Healthkick project manager Laura Overholt in Toronto on Thursday, Devereaux says she thinks the Huron project won because of the broad range of people - from high school students on up - it's seeking to interest in healthcare professions. Devereaux says Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell deserves some credit for helping with the launch- ing of the Healthkick project. "We had her support going in. Healthcare in Huron has been a big concern of hers," says Devereaux. With the program's funding com- ing to an end this fall, Devereaux is in the process of creating an appli- cation to keep the project going. "This summer will be very busy since we'll be writing the business proposal to go forward," says Devereaux, adding that she's meet- ing with Smitherman to discuss ideas. "It's just onward and upward with this project. We can't lose such a great program as Healthkick and this award will absolutely help with more funding," she says. While the Huron FHT is still in the process of finding a home, Devereaux says the idea is to merge the FHT with Healthkick when a facility is built. As well, the Healthkick program which promotes' work placements of students within healthcare environ- ments will also use the FHT as a work placement eventually. "In time, Healthkick will be with the FHT all under one roof," she says.