HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-02-03, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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Let's Talk About "It" - No Matter Your Age
Dr. Janice Owen
Acting Medical Officer of
Health, Huron County
Ahhh February! Cupid's
favourite month.
Romance is a wonderful
thing but if it is a new romance,
no matter who you are, or how
old you are, there are some facts
of life that we need to be
reminded of from time to time.
So here goes! Sexually transmit-
ted infections (STIs) are on the
rise right here in Huron County
and no, it is not just a young
person's concem.
We have had 14 reported
cases of chlamydia so far this
year in Huron County, across
various age groups. For the
last few years we have also
seen increased numbers of
gonorrhea, again across vari-
ous age groups.
It is a fact of life that in mid-
life and beyond, people may
be entering new relationships.
When you enter the dating
scene again, that includes
everything that goes along
with dating such as open
communication with partners
and protecting yourself and
others from STIs.
While birth control might
not be an issue for you or a
new partner anymore, STIs
don't care how old you are.
These bugs can happily
spread through any sexual
skin -to -skin contact, which
includes intercourse, intimate
touching or oral sexual
contact with a new partner.
Some STIs, such as chlamydia
or gonorrhea, you can get
more than once. There is no
vaccine or treatment that
makes you immune from ever
catching them again.
There are a couple of
options if you feel you should
get tested. Many of you will
have a family doctor or nurse
practitioner that you could go
to for testing. The Health Unit
also offers confidential testing
and treatment with no age
limits or restrictions. No need
to go to an emergency room.
If you have an STI and are
unsure how to tell current or
potential partners, we can
give you advice. If you have an
STI and are uncomfortable
telling past partners who may
have been affected, we will let
them know without identify-
ing you.
Why does the Huron
County Health Unit offer all
of this? It is public health's
responsibility to track
reportable infectious dis-
eases in the population,
including some STIs. We are
mandated to keep people
healthy and safe, and that
includes providing timely
STI testing and treatment for
all ages.
To make an appointment
with a physician at one of
our monthly testing clinics,
call or text 519-440-1439.
In the meantime, Happy
Valentine's Day and Family
Day. Remember to keep you
and your loved ones safe, no
matter what the activity!
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105 Ontario Street
519-482-9553
www.clintonunited.ca
Ministry Team
Word and Sacrament: Rev. Randy Covey MDiv
Children and Youth: Kathy Douglas DM
Director of Music: Louise Dockstader
February 7
10:30 am Worship
Kids in the Kitchen gr 6+
Nursery & Sunday School
Open Minds - Open Hearts
Come and be a part of the family
Christian Reformed Church
243 Princess St. E. Clinton
Pastor Ron Luchies
519-482-5264
Sunday February 7, 2016
Cadet Sunday
Morning Service - 10:00 am
Evening Service - 7:00 pm
Thursday's @ 7:15 - Cadets and
GEMS for boys & girls grades 4-8
"Come, follow me,"Jesus said,
"and I will make you fishers of men."
Matthew 4:19
All Visitors Welcome!
First Baptist Church
85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2016
MORNING SERVICE 10:30 AM
Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe
Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM
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BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH
35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra
(519) 482-8183
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM
Pastor Josh McCarthy
Everyone Welcome!
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH
52 Victoria St., Clinton - 519-606-1015
www.heartlandclinton.ca
Pastor Charles Gingerich
Sunday Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Prayer & Share
7:00 p.m.
Expect a welcome and a blessing!
St. Paul's Anglican Church
A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit
49 Ontario St., Cinton
The Reverend Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest
Organist & Choir Master:
Dana Prouse
Sunday Feb. 7
Worship at 11:15 am
Feb. 9- Shrove Tuesday Pancakes
from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Feb. 10- Ash Wednesday at 1:30 pm
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