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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-06-20, Page 4ritatiqrt Workshop look tt the program, which 1! ith the>su ofIast sugmmer's -� School, since:its-incep=. -Ms. Ehgoetz-notes-that bahe-past W,:O W (Work. Orientation tion. the- progrprogramhas shown 'a the *rot of. Workshop) nim'behiM .tI , > ver ecord of sncccsses, writ be operating the second organizers atlnogSeefotth DisWct, ., with a lot:track of gorod fe ck comioig yeas in Seaforth. hasfar concentrated ase gearing up for the„1 ° , I from both the students and the on providing work exposure for O.W. experience with high ex- emploYYe. s. potentilal early school leavers. The ,ctattons Most,. of them are really keen,"emphasis has shifted this year, and "" itey hada lot of fun It was a Ms. Eh _ z sa "they weed ited the program areanizzeas are gearing good, positivo learning experience." about geeug annajjob." mores towards the social dulls comments program facilitator Jodie The progtamparticipants will he development area, helping the Ehgoetz of last year's Work Grim- placed with local employers for students involved to test their inter tagon participants. A government- thea' work term session, on the job personal skills and self-confidence sponsored program aimed towards four days a. week with a mininitun in the day-to-day work setting. improving a student's self -con- wage salary covered by the fidence and promoting a positive government's Ministry of outlook towards education, W.O.W. Employment and Immigration. The She' adds that last year's par - helps define students' goals and ten students .taking part were given ticipants marked a "big change, aspiraions_by.providingworkshops_ questionnanes on their preference socially" and were enthusiastic and "work exposure" for the sum- for job placements, stating their about their accomplishemnts in the mer months, beginning June 26 interests. Students this year have W.O.W. program. with the program winding up expressed interest in working with Eligible students in Grades 9,10 August 22. children, in the outdoors, in and 11 were nominated by S.D.H.S. W.O.W. was originally introduced mechanical occupations, in res- teachers late in May. Of the 27 to the Huron County system by taurants, in a secretarial setting and nominated, 14 were selected for Rick Graham at South Huron in the hairdressing trade.. interviews and 10 were chosen to (/. w Mir c• 1111, Happy Summer Holidays To Our Adult Volunteers *Edna Bell *Linda Brown *Patty Dale Marlyn Gray *Joanne Jewitt *Nancy' Kale *Marie Leonhardt *Eileen MacGregor • Eileen Malone *Lisa to Brinke From The Staff and Students of Seaforth Public School inns htllr Moira *Jural ry as truce The Prudential (7/4 If golfing is important to you now, just think how much you'll enjoy the sport in your retirement years. At Prudential we believe that good planning for your retirement years will put you on the green more often. Make a call today and we'll make sure your retirement needs are always on par. Agent: MARC MONFORTON 482-5749 e� partioupate.;; A11 P --of this students arc in Grades 9 aidl. la addition to the. �,vegkPlaeettte0 ; students will be tutored >a. a IWO- week workshop on resume preparation. P,eampllter operation, public speaking, ,ix►tki- tnupications and personal moss: The students., will also ,be taking part in workshops and fieldtrips one dayper week, and a graduation ceremony -Will conclude the W.O.W. program. After attending a seminar for other Work Orientation Workshop facilitators from the London region, Ms. Ehgoetz reports that the suc- cess of last year's Seaforth program was standard across Southwestern Ontario, and that another summer of positive learning and social skills development is in the works. "Overall, the consensus is that it was great." Confusion over meds? Help is coming A lot of attention is paid to the prescription drug that are issued to patients, but unfortunately that attention can not always be carried over into the patient's home, where the drugs are actually consumed. Misunderstanding and misuse of prescription drugs is a big concern, especially where seniors are con- cerned, and at least one health care professional is offering a helping hand to those who may be confused by their medications and their pur- poses. Yvette Binnendyk, a Registered _6O, believe that they're not asking enough questions," she says. "People should be asking things like, 'Why am I taking this drug? Do I have to take it forever and ever?" concerns or confusions over their In her role as pharmacy nurse, medications. Mrs. Binnendyk has Mrs. Binnendyk has been hard at been into drugs - in a manner of work at alleviate this confusion. For speaking - since 1974, and even as five years now, she has been a professional in the field, she preparing prescription profiles for admits that the rapid fire advan- patients leaving the Seaforth cements in the realm of prescription Hospital. The profiles, printed in drugs can often be bewildering. big, friendly letter, list the patient's "There are new drugs coming oat drugs, when they are to be taken, all the time - it's mind boggling," special instructions for taking the she remarks. The confusion can be drags, and why they are being tenfold for patients, often armed taken. This last point, she feels, is with a list of prescription drugs as long as their arm, and this is a big Nurse at the Seaforth Community Hospital, also works out of the pharmacy and will be offering consultation services to patients who want to come in and discuss NESBIT ELECTRIC LTD. 229.8222 •Electrical Contracting & Maintenance •Electric motor sales & service •Pole Line Construction •Bucket Truck Service •24 Hour Emergency Service; 1-800265-2938` after 6:00 PM Call TOM RAPSON 527-1643 LEONHARDT BROS, Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Pumps Softeners Water Treatment Guaranteed Quality Workmanship call: 345-2430 Brodhagen HELP US HELP! PrAl PETROCANADA CJ'S AUTO SERVICE The Seaforth Community Hospital Petro Canada and CJ's Auto Service will donate 40 per litre of all gasoline sales purchased at CJ's Auto Service from June 25 to July 2 to the Hospital Building Fund. 23 Goderich St. E. 527-0333 Seaforth Thank You For Your Support especially vital. and is often over- looked by the patient. "I think there are a lot of people who are afraid to ask," she remarks. "Physicians are busy people. If we can serve as a liaison, then that's good." Mrs. Binnendyk will be opening her office for private consultation this week, June 21 and 22, from 1 to 3 p.m and all next week, June 25 to29, at the same hours. "If people want to bring their meds in, we can do a profile. If not, we have lot of literature, and a direct line to University Hospital in London," she adds, noting that many people, especially seniors, will be taking a number of prescrip- tions without fully understanding what it is that they are taking. Of- ten, 'a white pill for this, a pink for that and a yellow pill for another° will be the sole distinction... With a soft spot in her heart for seniors, and an eye to June being Senior Citizens° month, Mrs. Bin- nendyk implemented the drop-in days with them in mind. Anyone is welcome to come down to the hospital, however, for a confidential consultation. She will do her best to clear up any confusion that anyone may have. It's important that people are aware that services are available to them," she says. "If there was more counselling, people would be a lot wiser about their medications." Other important drug usage tips to keep in mind are" "Inform your doctor and pharmacist about ALL medications you are taking. •Read labels carefully. 'Know how long and when to take a medication. Develop a schedule. •Go to one pharmacy only and ASK QUESTIONS. 'Throw away old unused drugs. •Ask your doctor what foods to eat or avoid with medications. "Always carry an up-to-date record of all meds you're on, and what ones you're allergic to. "Ask your doctor to review your medications regularly. 'Ask about over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. 'Ask WHY you are taking certain medications. -Take the prescribed dosage, no more, no less. •Don't share or borrow drugs. "Don't stop taking a drug prematurely, even if you feel better. "Don'tmix drugs and alcohol, unless your doctor approves. "Don't drive unless you know the drugs won't affect you. 'Don't pressure your doctor for UNNECESSARY MEDICATIONS. READY TO LEND A HAND - Yvette Binnendyk, a Registered Nurse at the Seaforth Community Hospital in the pharmacy department, will be inviting patients to Dome in and discuss prescription drug concerns with her over the next week and a half. Elliott photo. 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