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Hospital needs help of citizens
There was a time citizens of the
area were very aware of the financial
needs of the hospital. Many gave gifts
or made bequests.
But once government took contol
of hospitals, people didn't see the
same need to contribute. However,
now that money no longer, flows so
MANY GIFTS have been received by the hospital, especially in past years.
Above, solicitor Van Laughton presents a cheque for $40,000 from the estate
of the late Pearl Keyes to board chairman Carfrey Cann and publicity chair-
man Ben Hoogenboom.
freely from provincial coffers, the
government wishes to hand back
some of the fiscal worries and
responsibilities.
It could well be, if current patterns
continue, the community will have
to step in with support as it once did
so well in the past.
Hospital busy
South Huron Hospital serves a
population of ten to fifteen thousand
in a geographical radius of approx-
imately 20 miles.
A recent survey showed the same
number of people being seen in all
services in six months as were treated
in one year, three years ago.
Radiology is receiving 75 more pa-
tients each month, and
physiotherapy records show the
number of patients has doubled
since 1980.
With a roster of 97 full and part-
time employees, the hospital is one
of the area's larger employers.
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Confp'alufalions
to
South Huron Hospital
on their
3Oth Anniversary
H.nsall
262-2605
Con,patufa1jons
from
PITMouMAIAA
Don Cowan
Agent
S2 Sanders St.
235-2616
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Congratulations
from
Townshlp of Nay
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Dental clinic
Union
The Service Employees Union
ratified their contract with South
Huron Hospital, in December 1974.
The contract was designed to bring
wages and benefits into line with
other health employees in the area.
Elmer Taylor, administrator at the
time, said the union and employers
negotiated and studied several con-
tracts before resolving the dispute.
The contract covered all non-
professional service employees, in-
cluding housekeeping, laundry,
dietary, maintenance and RNA's.
In 1975 the board of directors suc-
cessfully negotiated with Dr. Russ
Lingard and Dr. James Jean to con-
vert the quarters to a Dental building.
Within months, a small portion of the
building was leased to Dr. Wm.
Steciuk for his offices and in this
fashion - a combined medical/dental
facility - it continues to exist today.
MANY ORGANIZATIONS have contributed to the hospital over the years.
Above, Exeter Legion president Peter Durand for 1961, presents cheque to
hospital board chairman Ray Morlock, left, and a past president of the board,
W.G. Cochrane. Photo by Doerr
eedt ?lJLshes
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South Huron
Hospital
in Exeter on their
30th Anniversary
"where you
can trade
with confidence"
Hensel) 262-2410
Centralia 228-6661
DIVISION OF GERBRO INC. Kirkton 229-
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Serve our
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
R.E. Pooly Branch 167
Exeter, Ontario
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