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The Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-11-04, Page 2Page 2 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 • IF 30 The Square L3 ' GODERICH 524-7811 Fri & Sat .�r 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 Sat & Sun Mat 2:00 sof F,,ghtenong Sa.n.. PPM PG MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT a• Nov. 06-12 C /A R R • SCAIUL Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 Sat & Sun Mat 2:00 PG www.movielinks.ca '1-800-265-3438 Self-assessment tool available online From page 1 t©r of Patient Services Cheryl Taylor. She said first, turn to the variety of literature in healthcare mailings, check updates on public health web sites, and use Ontario Telehealth or contact your family physician. "Our wait -times are higher in the ER this time of year. Priority is al- ways given to urgent and emergent patients." Though AMGH hasn't made changes to any of their services or schedules in the face of higher pa- tient volumes, Taylor said the facil- ity is prepared to make adjustments if ER demands continue to rise. "If things should ramp up, then we will look at cutting back on services and programs," she said, adding that visitation hours may be included in adjusted services. ER phy- sician Dr. Rekha Lal echoed both Taylor's and Thibert's They're Back! Excellent Selection of Styles! Starting at 595 Roots to NOM It A RI.OKI RID tRAet MARK Of 8001$ CANADA LTO. U9C0 UNDO! UCEYNSE/ ANSTETT 2 The Square, Goderich 519-524-4195 �EWE1.ER.S f INF 1)1AMON1) r 1 ) ', 0) sentiments about media oversat- uration, adding that the volume of information and coverage of the countywide pandemic may be fuel- ing the fire. "There might be too much in- formation clustered together," she said. "When you look at pages filled with words about what to do, where to go, who to see ... It becomes too confusing and people rush to the hospital." According to Dr. Lal, a few sim- ple rules should be observed when faced with any flu-like symptoms. "Only come to the ER if you've experienced a high fever for more than two days," she said. Lal added that those who experience diffi- culty breathing should always seek medical attention right away. "Besides that, turn to Tylenol, bed rest and lots of fluids. You're likely going to be down for a num- ber of days." Taylor adds, "we have our own overwhelming moments," she said. "We not only ask people to be sensitive to the increased volumes and sub - 1; • St reit lord 1; (;it)tr•trt��� 1 1 1 1 1 • 551 Huron St. 1 • 273-6780 ••. 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"We don't want anyone feeling that they don't have health- care support options, but with our FHT, family physicians commu- nity partners like Telehealth, the re- sources are out there. From the ERs perspective, we don't want to be the first or only choice." A self-assessment test from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care can be found on its web site, as well as the Huron Health Unit's at www.huroncounty.ca/health. Taylor added that Telehealth call volumes have significantly in- creased, and although staff num- bers are being boosted, wait times can be expected through that ser- vice as well. - with files from Sun Media Ladies Night to support Keeping Abreast campaign The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation's `Keeping Abreast' digital mam- mography capital campaign will get a financial boost from Home Hardware's Ladies' Night Out event this week. In its continuing efforts to raise funds to help improve the quality of life for women and their families in the Goderich area, the AMGH Foundation has launched a new capital cam- paign to raise money for digital mammography equipment that will help in the early detection of breast cancer. The foundation announced that over $7,000 was raised for the project through its annual golf tournament in August and local initiatives will help raise the needed funds to purchase the digital imaging equipment. The Radiothon added to the campaign as over $30,000 was raised in the one -day event on CKNX radio. This week, Home Hardware is sponsoring a Ladies' Night Out Thursday, Nov. 5 at its Bay- field Road location from 7 to 9 p.m. The night will feature in-store specials, and demonstra- tions on Christmas decorating from various company representatives. The event will feature the latest in Christmas decorating and offer in-store specials. The $20 admission, available at the door, will support the Keeping Abreast campaign. Correction In the article, Martha Street residents bring drainage concerns to council (October 21, page 3), the name should have read Gary Johnston. The Signal - Star regrets the error.