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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-12-28, Page 5Wednesda , December 28, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 5 community Conservative government's record 5178 billion investment keeps public health care strong for families Conservative government's record $178 bil- lion investment keeps public health care strong for families Whether it's the birth of a new born baby, medical help when facing an illnesses, or urgent care during an emergency, we all rely on our hospitals, doctors, nurses and other iley parts of our health care system. We want to be there for ourselves and our family hen we need it most. I know how important a reliable health care system is for Canadians and especially in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. While the health care system in Canada is a provincial responsibility, the federal govern- ment assists each province and territory with transfer payments for health care. Under the previous federal Liberal government in the 1990s, those transfer payments were dramati- cally slashed. That meant doctors and nurses were fired, hospitals were closed and Cana- da's health care system was severely set back. When elected in 2006, our government chose a different approach to health care funding. Indeed, we have increased health care fund- ing to record highs - from $20 billion a year when we formed govern- ment to nearly $27 billion this year, an increase of nearly $7 billion. 'That's billions more in increased funding to ensure that you and your family have timely access to the best medical attention available. Building on that record, I am happy to report that our Conservative government recently announced we would continue increasing support for Canada's health care system with a long-term and growing investment. Specifically, federal health care transfers will continue to grow each year at record high levels - for instance, from $30 billion per year in 2013-14 to $38 billion per year in 2018-19. Put another way, your government will be investing over $178 billion in our health Column Bev Shipley -MP Lambton Kent Middlesex Is it Adult ADHD? One of the ques- Column high enough score tions that keeps pop- Dr, Stec that suggests a n ping up as I do the evaluation; 7) Your Canada wide radio spouse or partner tour to promote our thinks you have book The ADHD Fix, is "how does ADHD; 8) Your performance on an adult know when they should get tasks at work or school is extremely an assessment for ADHD?" Here variable. One day you do amazing are some points to remember: 1) If work, the next day it is not accepta- your child has been diagnosed it is ble. 9) While you have a lot of crea- highly likely that one of the parents tivity, rarely do you get on with it also has ADHD; 2) You are having and follow through completing problems in relationships, often those ideas. If you think you may related to impulsivity or bore- have ADHD because of some of the dom; 3) You have a habit of not issues mentioned, complete the doing as well as you can at work or Adult ADHD Severity scale and then in school; 4) You find that your take those results to a psychologist mind is always racing, and it makes or medical doctor's office to explain you go from one task to another how the symptoins are impacting without finishing any of them; 5) If your life. `Then ask for a comprehen- you have been to your medical dot- sive assessment that should include tor, and no other explanations or a brain image. conditions could be contributing to your current problems;. 8) You have Dr. Henry Stec Dr. Svec Institute pcompleted the Adult ADHD Severity of Psychological Services www.drs- Scale that is found in our book or at vec.con, www.trackadhd.com and have a Advent coat drive at St. Anne's The last week at St. Anne's in Clin- ton, building up to the Christmas holi- days, were packed with last minute tests and projects, but most of all with Christmas spirit. On Monday the 19th, the Advent coat drive ended and Mass was celebrated with Father Chris. The Chamber Choir from Catholic Central in London sang beautifully to accom- pany the liturgy. The baby clothes donations that were collected were passed on to representatives of Room 2 Grow, and the winter apparel donated to students living in Kashechewan were given to Mr. Hielkema to deliver. On Wednesday, December 21st, as part of a chapel series, former gradu- ate of St. Anne's Alison Devereaux came to the school to share her experi- ences working with CBC news in Yel- lowknife. Ali shared news clips and radio recordings of native people who were placed in Residential Schools in the 1940s. Not only did Ali offer spe- cific stories to teach the students on the outcomes of this experience, but she also helped students to discuss system from 2013-14 to 2018-19 - an all-time record high amount. In Ontario we will be pro- viding record high support through major federal transfers in 2012-13 totaling $19.2 billion - an increase of nearly $8.4 billion (or 77%) from under the previous Liberal government, including: • over $3.2 billion through Equalization • nearly $11,4 billion through the Canada l lealth Transfer, an increase of over $3.6 bil- lion (or 48%) from under the liberals • $4.6 billion through the Canada Social Transfer, an increase of over $1,4 billion (or 45%) since the Liberals This long-term support helps ensure Ontario has the resources needed to provide essential public services including health care, post -secondary education and other social services Quit for life January is a time for new beginnings. It is a time to put bad habits behind us. Every year thousands of people try to give up one of the most harm- ful of bad habits, smoking. According to a recent article in the Toronto Star nearly 2.3 million people in Ontario are still smoking, 13,000 die each year and over 11 bil- lion dollars in health care dollars are spent for treatment for those addicted by tobacco or heavy drinking. Quitting smoking is very complex, it is as dif- ferent for each individual as is the treatment plan. In August of this year the Government added the smoking cessation drugs Champix and Zyban to the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan. Other forms of nicotine replacement available are the patch, gum and inhaler. 'Thest' aids along with education and counseling sessions have proven to double your chances of quitting. The Huron County Health Unit in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the (rand Bend Aren Community Health Centre will be offering through the "STOP Study" free Nicotine Replacement Therapy( NRT) for those who qualify. A seminar will be held at the Grand Bend Aren CHC on lanuary 9th from 6-9 _ Cor Cindy M Grand Be umn axfiield nd CHC options for making others aware of these situations. On Monday, the senior boys' basketball team played at St. Anne's, the girls' hockey team played in Listowel, and the curling team had practice at Vanastra. Both Tuesday and Wednesday the vol- leyball teams had games, and on Friday the boys' hockey team played in Listowel. Unfortunately, due to the green covered ground, this season's first Nordic ski meet was cancelled. On Friday December 23rd, the halls were filled with red and green and Christmas sweaters as St. Anne's student showed their school spirit and excitement for the Christmas season. Friday was What's more, we have further committed that annual health transfers will continue to grow above the already record highs. 'I'liis further growth will be sustainable as it will be in line with Canada's economy (as measured by 'nominal Gross Domestic Product'), which is estimated to be at a rate of over four per cent growth a year. However, to ensure pre- dictability for the provinces, our government has guaranteed an annual growth rate of 3 per cent or more each year. That means federal support for health care will keep growing every year beyond the record levels the federal government has already invested - and in a way that is both predictable and sustainable. 'Ibis will help ensure Canada's health care system - including our local hospitals, doc- tors, nurses, and more - will be there when you and your family need it. pm. The lleulth Unit will do a presentation of the benefits of NR'1' , how and why it's used and give you tips and strategies to help ease the transition from a smoker to a non smoker. You trust call the health Unit at 1-877-837-6143 to see if you qualify for this program. '1'o find out more information on the Stop Study call 416- 535-8501 ext 4455 or email stop_studyvcamh. net. 'l'o further aid your desire to quit stroking the (rand fiend Area Clio: will he offering a four week Quit for Life Stop Smoking program on Mondays at the centre starting January 16th from 7-9 p.m. (:hanging your behavior patterns along with nicotine therapy has proven to be the most successful way to quit and slay a non smoker. Please contact Cindy Maxfield Health Promoter at 519-230-1556 ext 231 if you would like to reg- ister for this free program. Quitting smoking is hard but with all of the programs and services available now to smokers 1t has never been easier to access the help you need. Just call! Submitted by (.in(Iv Maxfield 1lealth Promoter, (rand Mend Area (:11(: filled with activities such as sugar cookie decorat- ing on lunch, and the annual Christmas assembly celebration that always brings laughter from the crowd. After the break, students will he cramming for exams and picking up the pace to finish QA'l"S and final evaluations on time. Grade 9 EQAO math will begin on January 18th, and the last offi- cial day of classes for Semester One is on January 24th. See everyone back at school on the 9th! Wishing you a Happy 811(111°1y Christmas! Madelaine Higgins