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Mr. Gordon : axter, the rector of
Finance and Services at the Wingham and
District Hospital, spoke to the November
meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary on•Mon-
day, November 24, on the subject of "bill-
ing and funding". .
The 19 members and two guests who
were present were impressed to learn
what a large operation the financing of a
hospital is. • -
Mr. Baxter, said the total anticipated ex-
pense for 1987 is $71 million. To meet these
costs, the hospital• receives an allocation
from the Ontario Ministry of Health of $5.9
million, representing 86 per cent of the in-
come, along with $700,000 from a number
of sources such as OHIP and Workmen's
Compensation, and a further payment
from the Ministry of Health specifically
used to operate the Ambulance Service
and the Nursing Assistants' School.
He explained that expenses exceed
revenue, and a deficit for this year is
forecast. Seventy-five per cent of the cost
of running the hospital goes to wages,
salaries, and benefits. Rates for liability
insurance and Workmen's Compensation
are up greatly, and new equipment is con-
stantly needed to keep up with the high
tech progress. It is clear that the financial
department has an exacting task in its ef-
forts to minimize expenses while main-
taining high standards of- service:
"The Ontario Ministry of Health has an-
nounced a 7.4 per cent increase in funding.
for hospitals," Mr. Baxter says. "In actual
fact, the global increase each hospital will
receive in its operating budget will be 4 per
cent, the same as last year. The remaining
3.4 per cent will be selectively allocated by
the Ministry to hospitals for special pur-
poses andgrowth in utilization ,costs."
. In. speaking about billing, Mr. Baxter
gave figures which showed that the actual
costs are far in excess of what most of us
who have OHIP. coverage realize. For
'some services, co -payments are required
to help offset some of the costs. He said
that the office welcomes questions if the
billing is not understood.
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Marilyn Wood conducted the meeting's
• business session. Correspondence has
been received from the Hon. Murray
Elston and from the Huron County Health
Unit in response to the concern about the
need for greater public awareness and
training in first-aid for victims of choking.
Sharon Long reportedfor the committee
which had acquired 'several new toys for
the pediatrics department. She showed a
variety of attractive, practical toys which
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had been purchased for $1i9., and said that
donations of board games and puzzles in
good condition would be welcome.
The next Blood. Donors' Clinic will be
held on April 2.
Seventeen tables of ladies are now par-
ticipating in the marathon bridge in
Lucknow, Teeswater and Wingham.
Audrey Ritter reported for the gift shop
that $154 was raised at the table at the
Legion craft `sale. Since November 1, the
gift shop has been open from? to 8:30 p.m.
in addition to the afternoon hours, and
sales have been going well. A sign adver-
tising the gift shop will be placed near the
elevator on each floor.
It was with great pleasure that the con-
venor of nominations, Noreen Gnay, an-
nounced that Marie Phillips of Wingham
has consented to become the next presi-
dent of the Auxiliary beginning at the an-
nual meeting in June, 1987.
A successful rummage sale was
reported, and a message of appreciation
from Goddwill Industries was passed on to
the Auxiliary.
The Teen Volunteer Group now includes
both male and female volunteers, and
their help with the first floor patients is
very much appreciated by the staff who
really • count on them for regular atten-
dance because their assistance is so much
needed.
Margaret McVittee reported that the
work of the 12 helpers on the emergency
desk project is much appreciated by out-
patients and by medical and nursing staff.
A number of new workers will soon receive
their orientation course.
The craft group will resume its work
after Christmas. They have one small quilt
for sale at this time, and would like to do
custom quilting; If you would like to have a
quilt made by this group, contact Marilyn
Wood.
Six members who attended the Fall Con-
ference in Goderich on September 29
brought back information and ideas fro the
four workshops which were held on that
day. The .Spring Conference will be held in
Fergus in April.
At the FE Madill Commencement exer-
cises on November 7, the Auxiliary Award
was presented to Cheryl Stafford of Wrox-
eter. Cheryl is now studying nursing at
Fanshawe College. her letter of apprecia-
tion was read at the meeting.
The next Auxiliary meeting will be held
on January 26, at which. time Mr, G
Folkard of the hospital. staff will speak on
"Occupational Health and Safety
Measures". •
Ripley WMS holds meeting
The November meeting .of Knox
Presbyterian church Women's Missionary
Society, Ripley was held at the home of
Mrs. Graw Murray on Nov. 25.' Joan
MacKay opened the meeting with a short
poem. This was followed by the business.
The annual meeting of the WMS will be
held in Wingharn on Jan. 19. It was decided
that the WelVI.S. will have an auction at the
next meeting with proceeds going to the
Wpmen's House in Kincardine. Members
Should also bring a gift for their secret
sister at the •December meeting, The roll
call was answered by a verse of
remembrance,
Mrs. Nugent gave a commentary on the
study of Native Peoples. She traced, the
role of the Presbyterian Church among the
native people. It began in 1857 and con-
tinued to 1982 with the appointment of Dr.
Stephen. She also read some poems from a
book entitled "Our Native Sons". This
book was written by inmates of Guelph.
' Mary Wray, a visitor at the meeting,
was able to talk and give some interesting
aspects of the natives of Minaki as she liv-
ed in that area: A lunch of hot cider and
sandwiches was served. Thanks to Francis
and ° Grace for • a nice meeting, The next
meeting will be held on Dec. 9 at Marjorie
MacDonald's,
Bruce County .scholarship announced
Grade 13 students in Bruce County will
have an opportunity to win the University
of Guelph's most prestigious
undergraduate awards.
The 10 new President's Scholarships,
worth $16,000' each ($4,000 a year for an
honors program),, will first be awarded for
the 1987 academic year, president B.C.
Matthews announced this . week. .The
awards recognize exceptional leadership
qualities as well as •good. marks, the presi-
dent says.
"These are the people who will make
significant contributions in their chosen
careers and in the lives of their corn-
munities," he said.
Students currently in Grade 13 in high
schools in Bruce County will be eligible for
the awards,. School principals have been
asked to make the nominations.
Bruce Teachers, students or principals
who would like further information on the,
President's Scholarships or any other
University of Guelph awards, should con-
tact the Assistant Registrar, Awards,
519.824.4120, Ext. 8796,