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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-03-07, Page 10PAGE 2 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1974 PARTICIPATE IN HENSALL SKATING CARNIVAL - These three young ladies took part in the first Hensall Skating Club carnival, "It's all on Ice, " last Saturday evening. Left to right are guest skater Troyann Bell, Pauline Bell, club profes- sional, and Julie Mock, guest skater. (Photo courtesy of Exeter T,A,) PART OF THE SHOW - A feature attraction at the Hensall Skating Club carnival last Saturday was a number presented by these three girls, left to right, Karen Spiels, Vicki Baker and Becky Baker. (Photo courtesy of Exeter T,A,) HURON HOME CARE Mention the Huron County Home Care program and most people, if they know about it at all, think of a service which may provide a home maker, someone to help with the house- work for a couple of weeks if you are just out of hospital and are not quite able to look after yourself. It is this image of Horne Care that Betty Cardno of Seaforth, the program's director, is trying to set straight. Home making is just one of the services that the county Home Care program offers. Mrs. Cardno says. Anyone who gets help from a home maker limited to 80 hours), must also need at least one of the prof- fesional services that Home Care offers-- -a physiotherapist, occupational therapist of VON nurse. The occupational therapist, according to Mrs. Cardno, comes on the job after everyone else, "the doctors, the hospital, the physiotherapist have helped the patient as much as they can "It's the occupational ther- apist's job to help the patient become as independent as poss- ible in daily activities, " she says. "Our occupational therapist has all kinds of gadgets which will allow a person with any kind of handicap to live as normal as life as possible," TODAY'S HEALTH An a ple a Day.. by David Woods You've heard it said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. With soaring food prices — and since the advent of medicare — it probably makes more sense to get a doctor. If you can find one. There was a time when family doctors made house calls. Today, the house call is practically non- existent, though the reasons for its demise are considered quite com- pelling. Medical science, the argu- ment goes, has become so sophisti- cated and complex that it can no longer be carried around in a little black bag. Some people take issue with that view. The retiring president of the College of Family Physicians, Dr. Claude Murphy, told the annual meeting of that organization in Quebec City last September that the house call is not outdated. He referred to a study of the medical profession in Ontario, which found that 40 per cent of patients sur- veyed reported that their own doc- tors were unwilling to make house calls. He said family doctors can't claim to be providing continuing care if they won't visit the homes of at least the aged, the incapacitated, or the young 'mother with several children. And so the seesaw of opinions teeters this way, then that, but the odds are still against your getting a GP to visit you at home when you need him. So, where does that leave you if something happens in your home that requires immediate medical attention? Most people go to the emergency department of their local hospital. If it really is an emer- gency, then you're in 'he right place and whatever is wrong will be han- dled quickly. If it isn't, you're probably adding to the problems of an already overburdened depart- ment and may be in for a long wait. You should be seeing your family doctor. 13ut today's family doctor works an average of 56 hours a week. And he's as entitled as the next person to have some time off with his family, to relax, pursue his hobbies, or whatever. Obviously, we can't expect him to answer his phone 24 hours a day every day. What we can do is to The Canadian Red Cross main- tains blood transfusion centres across the nation. The staff of the Blood Transfusion Service — doctors, registered nurses and skilled technologists is respon- sible for collecting, testing, stor- ing and distributing blood to hospitals. McGregor Top Quality BEEF Government Inspected Whole Beef 984 LB Neff Beef 994 LB includes cutting, wrapping & freezing (prices subject to change) Free Delivery Within 10 Mile Grant McGregor Phone 262-5839 find out front him how he arranges that his patients are covered at all times. If he's a member of a group practice, there shouldn't be a prob- lem. If he's in practice on his own, he should make some arrangement for coverage by a colleague when he's away. But it's up to you to find out, in advance, what his services are, Try to find a general practitioner as soon as you move to a new loca- tion. If you have no referral from your previous family physician, a good way of finding a new one is to contact the Academy of Medicine, where there is one, or the hospital switchboard in the community you have moved to. The local Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada is another good initial reference point. Once you've found your new family physician, get to know him, and let him know what he needs to know about you and your family. Respect the fact that he's a very busy man, but don't hesitate to call on him either, when you really need him. Give your family physician a chance to do what he's supposed to do -- provide personal, continuing and comprehensive care — and the hospital emergency departments what they're meant to do -- look after emergencies. David Woods is a former editor of Canadian Family Physician maga- zine. He has served on the medical staff of four medical publications, and written for several others in Canada and internationally. Hensall A Guide enrollment was held Tuesday evening in the Fellow- ship Hall of Hensall United Church. Guide Becky Baker welcomed everyone. Guide Captain Shirley Luther said a few words on the ups and downs of guiding. • Mrs. Lavender introduced the Division Commissioner, Mrs. Louella Nash, from St. Marys, who enrolled eleven new girls into the first Hensall Guide Company. The girls were Becky Baker, Marilyn Pepper, Vicki Mann, Anna Marie Duffy, Debbie Reid, Laurie Pepper, Sandra Nixon Linda Gerstenkorn Sandra Dixon, Tammy Turner and Donna Jean Allen. Lori Flynn and Cindy Craine were absent and are to be enrolled at a later date. Kay Mock read an address of thanks to retiring Brown Owl Pat Venner and Vicki Mann presented her with a gift. Jean Wareing read an address of thanks to retiring Tawny Owl Joyce Pepper and Sandra Dixon presented her with a gift. The guides presented a hum- eurous skit. 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