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Times-Advocate, 1982-12-01, Page 2pppA�' Times -Advocate, December 1,1982 Local institution offers many services x Healthy citizens have guided tour of South Huron Hospital South Huron Hospital hosted its third annual open house last week, giving guid- ed tours to many hale and hearty people curious to see what their hospital could offer if they someday require its services. The tour took in the radiology department, the ultra -sound machine (equally capable of picturing a fetus or a gall bladder) a new type of cast which is much lighter and more comfortable than the old gauze and plaster ones, the emergency room with its monitoring equip- ment, oxygen and suction machines, the nursery, doc- tors' dictating room, hair- dressing salon, library, doc- tors' lounge, the quiet room, the monitoring room and the solarium. The lower floor houses the morgue (all autopsies are performed in Stratford), the speech pathologist. diet counsellor, the Hospital Aux- iliary quarters, central supp- ly, physiotherapy department and the all-important lab. Tourists returned via the elevator ( yes, there is one) to the main floor and the dining room for refreshments. With the exception of major surgery, South Huron Hospital offers the same quality of care to be found in large city hospitals, while re- taining the personal touch found in smaller institutions. In fact, a patient will often see the same specialist in Exeter on the weekend he would see in London during the week: a large roster of individuals, primarily senior resident doc- tors, have weekend privileges at South Huron.. The local\hospital has a close liaison with all hospitals in the nearby city, and shares many services such as phar- macy, speech pathology, dietic counselling, respiratory technology anc library with London's Univer- sity Hospital. Take pharmacy, for exam- ple. Area doctors can talk shop with a professional phar- macist who comes to Exeter once a week. The nurse in Ex- eter feeds the doctor's orders into a telewriter for instant transmission to University. The prescription is checked for possible allergy problems, or an adverse reaction with other drugs the patient is taking. If everything is all right, the first dosage of medication is drawn from the South Huron stock; within 12 hours in- dividually packaged and iden- tified unit doses have arrived from London. This method • provides additional controls against the possibility of ad- ministering the wrong medication, or the right one in the wrong strength. The latest extension of ser- vices, a paediatric clinic, opened in the town's hospital this month. Every second Wednesday from "one til done" Londoner Dr. Frank S:nigura is in Exeter to see young patients referred to him by their family doctor. Central registry, im- plemented at South Huron three months ago, is really going well and has elicited an enthusiastic response from patients according to hospital board public relations chairperson Alice McLean. A chaplaincy program was introduced in June, theresu'.t of several months of study by representatives from the Ex- eter ministerial, senior COFFEE TIME — Board chairman Bob Dinney, newest member. Ralph Marshall, vice chairman Harold Gunn and board member Chris Little take a coffee break during open house at\South Huron Hospital.- MPP ospital. MPP attacks Drea over closures Continued from front page. Riddell told the legislature Monday. He presented 735 letters and a petition bearing 6,246 names to Premier William Davis and Community and Social Ser- vices Minister Frank Drea from citizens of Huron; Bruce.,-. Platt and Grey counCies. Earlier thl5 Month, Roh McNeil (PC—Elgin) presented Drea with a peti- tion from more than 3,000 residents of Elgin and Mid- dlesex counties protesting the closing of the St. Thomas Adult Rehabilitation and . Training Centre. The Goderich petition said the government is "turning its back. on the many developmentally handicap- ped individuals who are dependent on them for their every need and want," 'Rid- dell said. "To economized at the direct expense of those who are unable to speak for 0 6 tt4 • • 1 themselves is Cruel and heartless, and we call upon Mr. Davis and Mr. Drea to ,reconsider." Riddell said 160 residents would be forced to leave the centre and 213 employees would be out of work. "The authors are expecting a response as to why you are picking -on developmentally handicapped people to prac- tise the so-called restraint, he told Drea. - 274 Phone 229-6429 Drea defended his actions. "We're spending $10 million more than we'resaving.The member (Riddell) should tell the people the truth." Several days after McNeil presented the Elgin - Middlesex petitionearlier this month, Drea told a reporter he had not read it and wo# not. commentunless the reporter brought him the peti- tion which had already been tabled with the legislature. Hwy. 83 at Russeldale CHRISTMAS is coming... and DECEMBER in the BARN has an exciting array of Specials to help you • with your gift selections. • • • • • +: FIRST we have 20% Off All our stock, THEN we have some "Extra -special" Specials In the Calico Shop In the Craft Shop •30% Off wool fabric •30% Off Christmas Fabric •35% Off remaining Quilts •35% Off all wool sweaters •40% Off all stuffed toys and dolls Sundays are Special Too! Sunday, December 5th, 1- 4 p.m. Dean Robinson of Mitchell will be on hand to sign copies of his new book - "Howie Morenz" hockey's first superstar and every Sunday we will serve you hot cider and nibbles. with our 7hanhj Merz Chris l maJ • o • o • • k di/411, • • a • • 0 o • .e • . • • - tk).0. 0. • • hospital management, the medical and nursing staff to determine the value of_ holistic medicine, ministering to the spirit as well as the body. At the end of this month, November 29 and 30, a' diabetic counselling seminar will be held at the hospital. (As with all other services in liaison with London, patients must be referred by their own' doctor; they can't just phone the hospital and make their own appointments.) South Huron Hospital serves a population of ten to fifteen thousand, " in a 'geographical radius of ap- proximately 20 miles: A re- cent survey showed the same number of people are now be- ing seen in all services in six months as were in 12 months three years ago. Radiology is receiving 75 more patients each • month, and physiotherapy's records show the number of patients has doubled since 1980. With a roster of 97 full and Cardiff, Jarvis Continued from front page stituentS on the matter. "I don't know how the peo- ple feel," said Cardiff. Jarvis said he has had some contact with agricultural groups on an informal basis and intends to be at as many municipal inauguration meetings as possible. The Perth member of parliament said it is poor tim- ing for the whole matter as municipal councils are chang- ing and MPs are busy in Ot- tawa with various votes being taken on budget bills. Jarvis said he hopes to have some alternatives to present at the January hearing as his number one objective is to keep the county intact. He pointed out that not only farm organizations are county- wide as there are charitable organizations based on a county -wide system. If the changes are approved such groups would have to deal with two members of parlia- ment, noted Jarvis. Cardiff noted the changes would mean more members in the House of Commons. the, be . additional costs . and the Huroi't " T Bruce MPs ted the pro- po's'ea-.bunda changes aren't 'a "way of showing restraint. He would also request that more identification be given to the four counties, Huron, Bruce, Perth and Middlesex, in the riding name if the pro- posals become fact. Cardiff said he would be watching to see what happens at the hearings because if there are further changes made to the ridings to the south and east of Huron, "we'll have to watch and see what they (the commission) do to ours." part-time employees, the hospital is one of the area's larger employers. Hospital • administrator Roger Sheeler has begun a system of staff awards. He had a pin with the initials SHHA (South Huron Hospital Association) specially design- ed by Anstett Jewellers. The pins for two, five and ten years of seryice are gold- plated; the five-year pin holds a ruby, and the 10 -year a sa phire. At the 15 -year mark, the pins% become ten carat gold, with one diamond in the 15 -year pin, two in the 20, and a slightly larger pin holds three diamonds to designate a quarter-century of service. Several long-time staff members are wearing their pins adapted to pendants or neck chains. The pins are presented on the actual anniversary date, and the event is announced on a wall sign in the main hall. "There is much more we could do," Sheeler said. He would like to add more staff positions, provide palliative care, and have the public use the hospital as an 'educational resource, a place to show films pertaining to all aspects of health care, with discussions afterward.. All these proposals have one common denominator. Money. Seventy-five percent of South Huron's budget goes for salaries. Before the ministry of health extended an addi- tional $84,000, the hospital had a substantial deficit. Sheelef, said a break-even budget had been attained by removing items such as additional emergencyroom coverage and more clerical support staff from the budget, and monitoring every department closely. The ministry has warned no additional funds will be forthcoming. Sheeler believes since government took control of hospital from the community, people are no longer aware of �! the financial needs of their local institution. At one time in the 29. year history of South Huron, if citizens knew the hospital had a deficit th Opportunities Continued from front page services without harassing developers?" questioned Veri. Mickle said he has already considered the need for exten- ding services to have lands available for development and notedhe would be discussing that matter with council in the immediate future. "We have to make sure there are no holdups for ser- vices," Mickle stated. The two said they would be prepared to talk with any local firni interested in ex- pldring the opportunities available and a suggestion put forth by Peter Darbyshire that a brief on each of the pro- spects be circulated to the local firms was agreed to by Shaw and Mickle. "We'll have the information for you in the next couple of weeks," Mickle advised. The two also offered to meet with anyone on an individual basis to outline more specifics about the opportunities available. I ,ter 04/ • • • • e Send UNICEF cards this holiday season' For a free brochure. call toN free anytime: 1-800-288-8362. Ask for operator 508. In B.C., call toll tree anytime: 112-800-288-8382. Ask for operator 508. would immediately have launched a fund-raising cam- paign. Now that money no longer flows so freely from provincial coffers, the An ous le lame/mans government wishes to hand of making the pubUc more back some pt the Racal wor- cognizant of their hospital, its ries and responsibilities. services, and its noetM. STAFF SERVICE AWARD — Jean Moir, South Huron Hospital's director of finance and hospital administrator watch while Audrey Pooley, director of nursing, presents RNA Marion Cornish with her five-year pin. • ey ill J MYSTERIOUS MACHINES pieces of lab equipment to Huron's open house. rzt — Sherry Cushman explains.the function of the various interested citizens touring their hospital during South NTRODUCI•N THE NEW HOHNER ELECTRONIC OROANS Making Music for 125 Years DEMONSTRATION To introduce all the new 1983 Hohner models Friday Evening and Saturday Hohner factory sales manager Dave Hinschberger will be in our store to demonstrate the new organs. P.S. 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