HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-10-04, Page 7Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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Recruitment c ommitte e
attending career expos
EXETER — The South
Huron Medical Recruitment
and Retention committee has
recently participated in
career expos in an effort to
recruit new family doctors to
the area.
On Sept. 20 an information
booth was set up at the job
fair run by the Professional
Association of Interns and
Residents of Ontario at the
University of Western
Ontario. South Huron com-
Looking for doctors — South Huron Medical
Recruitment and Retention committee chairperson Wayne
DeLuca, left, stands with Dr. Michael Hammond and
Hammond's children Reyna, left, and Lauren at a recent
doctor career expo.The recruitment committee has
been attending career expos in hopes of attracting
new doctors to South Huron. (photo/submitted)
FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
SOUTH HURON - ELECT
WALLY FYDENCHUK
For information go to
www.fydenchuk.ca
519-234-6487
r Capsule Comments
by Ernie Miatello
We all know the benefits of routine immunization
for our children. There has been some interest in
the past about the use of thimerosal as a
preservative in vaccines due to its mercury
content. Out of interest, all routine childhood
vaccines in use in Canada are thimerosal -free except for hepatitis B
vaccine.
Thimerosal contains ethyl mercury not methyl mercury which is the
Type of mercury that has a history of toxicity. The World Health
Organization has found no link between thimerosal and
behavioural disorders in children.
Speaking of immunization, this is the time of year we start
reminding the public of the importance of gelling a flu shot. It
doesn't cause the flu and the more people that are immunized, the
better chance we have of keeping the flu in check. By the way, most
flu vaccines are thimerosal -free.
Simply gargling with water can help prevent colds. There was a
study done in England last year that showed gargling reduced the
risk of upper respiratory infections significantly. Do it for one minute
three times daily. It sure can't hurt.
Huron Apothecary Ltd.
t.r1.s: Phone 235-1982, PHARM
440 Main St. Exeter ASSES
"YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY"
mittee members Wayne
DeLuca, Joanne Bowen and
Dr. Jaime Pereira had the
opportunity to promote the
benefits of choosing to work
in a rural environment such
as South Huron's.
The booth was busy with
inquiries from a number of
health professions — physio-
therapy, occupational thera-
py, nursing and physicians
looking for a location to start
their health care career.
On Sept. 23, the committee
set up its information booth at
a career expo at the Oakwood
Inn in Grand Bend, part of the
University of Western Ontario
Family Residents Weekend.
About 40 first- and second -
year family medicine resi-
dents (and their families) had
an opportunity to learn about
potential employment oppor-
tunities and the lifestyle
offered in the community.
The committee hopes that
through contacts made at the
career expos, South Huron
will be successful in its
recruiting efforts.
When the committee was
formed, the first goal was to
create an awareness with
medical graduates and new
students of where South
Huron is and what Exeter's
hospital has to offer. After
being part of two recent job
fairs, committee members say
they are on their way to
reaching that goal.
Physician recruitment and
retention is a competitive
process which will continue to
require community involve-
ment.
Support available for nature trail hike
Town and Country Support Services
EXETER - Throughout the
month of September, keyboard
musicians were Jean Hodgert,
Josie Ryckman, June Dougherty
and Ruth Insley. Draw prizes
were won this month by: Howard
Holzmann, Mike Underhill, Mary
Jacobe, Olive Thomson, Lillian
Johns, Audrey McRoberts, Marg
Horner, Marie Richardson,
Elizabeth Hendrick, Shirley Dello,
Marie Bugyra and Alvin Faulder.
On Sept. 5 we had Alma
Langford speak on grandparents.
She brought back lots of memories
of her grandparents and read sev-
eral poems about the elderly.
Corky and Friends played on Sept.
12. On this day a clock was pre-
sented to Mary Koricina for her
retirement. Jim and Elaine Scott
sang and performed on Sept. 19.
On Sept. 26 Tim Cummings,
from the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority spoke on
the new mobile unit for disabled
individuals who would like to go
on the nature trail.
A card was sent to Helen Hindle
as she has been recovering at her
home.
Upcoming Events
Foot care appointments can be
made by contacting 519-235-0258.
The next appointment dates will
be Oct. 3 and 17 and again on Nov.
7 and 21.
Yoga classes have started on
Mondays at 9 a.m. Exercise class-
es are every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Solo is now every Wednesday at 1
p.m. The Dining Program is every
Tuesday at noon. Our October
entertainment will be Wendy
Nobel, George Robertson, bake
sale, Christie Brothers and a sing
song. Carpet Bowling is starting
Oct. 2 and will be held every
Monday and Friday mornings at 9
a.m. Hope to see you out. We are
always looking for new individuals
to join any of these activities. Any
questions, just call 519-235-0258
and ask for Faye.
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