SBGHC
Kindred News
Volume 1, Issue 4
October - December 2010
The Point Is…
It‟s that dreaded time of year again --- flu viruses
Don’t Quote Me, But Did You
Know…
and the “cold wet white stuff”. That four letter „s‟
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Drinking sugar added products and naturally
sugared juice zaps our immune system --leaving us vulnerable to infection for hours
afterwards (approx. 6 hours per glass
consumed).
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Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in
Canada.
One in six people – aged 15 years and over
live with some type of arthritis.
There are over 100 types of arthritis, ranging
from gout to lupus.
word is not in my vocabulary. I refuse to say it.
We need to do whatever we can to boost our
immune system…like taking vitamin D (which we
acquire naturally from the sun), eat mushrooms
(they are filled with immune-boosting nutrients ---
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minerals selenium and zinc which help our
immune systems), eat fruit & vegetables
containing vitamin A, E and C. Eat kiwi fruit --- it‟s
high in vitamin C. Eliminate drinking pop and juice
--- the added/natural sugar lowers your immune
system and leaves you vulnerable to infection for
several hours. If get sick… have some
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Acne affects about 90% of adolescents as well
as 20% to 30% of individuals aged 20 to 40
years.
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We have almost 250,000 sweat glands in our
feet and they excrete as much as half a pint of
moisture each day.
40% of people over the age of 30 are affected
by dandruff
Dandruff can be triggered by stress, genetic
factors, hormonal or climate changes.
one in five Canadians, especially of Asian or
African backgrounds are lactose intolerance.
1.4 million Canadians or 1 in 4 women and 1 in
8 men over the age of 50 have osteoporosis.
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consomme soup or drink a cup of hot water with
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squeezed lemons and a teaspoon of honey.
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Worth Repeating…
“It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer,
the achiever - the one who recognizes the
challenge and does something about it”.
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SBGHC offers
rewarding volunteer
opportunities.
Vince Lombardi
Give us a call
today at
519-881-1220
Ext. 2419.
Nancy Dupuis,
SBGHC Volunteer Co-ordinator
& Administrator of Kindred News.
For Hospital Auxiliary membership, see the back
pages for contact information.
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Recognizing:
What’s Happening in the Community:
Amanda Wilhelm and
Peter McCombie (not
shown) have both
generously donated
their time helping out in
the Walkerton
Emergency department
every summer.
Taylor Reid amazingly
donated practically his
entire summer to assist
almost every
department within the
Walkerton Hospital.
Thank you…
Our 1st Term Co-op Students…
Kevin Best --- Chesley Diagnostics
Becky Mannerow --- Chesley Nursing
Shelby Rice --- Durham Nursing
Morgan McKelvey --- Durham Diagnostics
Andrea Jackson --- Kincardine Nursing
Brittany Hewitt --- Kincardine Nursing
Cayly Bellan --- Kincardine Diagnostics
Eric Honorkiewicz --- Walkerton Nursing
Jessica Grubb --- Walkerton Diagnostics
Kaeley Hanna --- Walkerton Admin./Nutrition
Oct. 31 Canadian Veteran Dedication --- display
(Walkerton Royal Canadian Legion 10:00 – 4:00pm)
Nov. 2/3 Canadian Veteran Dedication --- display
(Walkerton Royal Canadian Legion 9:00 – 8:00pm
except 5-6pm)
Nov. 2 Flu Shot Clinic (Durham Community Centre
4:00 – 8::00pm)
Nov. 3 Immunization Clinic (Public Health, Walkerton
9:30 – 2:00pm)
Nov. 9 Flu Shot Clinic (Walkerton District Secondary
School 4:00 – 8::00pm)
Nov. 10 Blood Donor Clinic – (Davidson Centre,
Kincardine 1:00 – 8:00pm)
Nov. 15 Flu Shot Clinic (Kincardine Davidson Centre
3:00 – 8::00pm)
Nov. 16 Flu Shot Clinic (Chesley Community Centre
4:00 – 8::00pm)
Nov. 17 Immunization Clinic (Public Health,
Walkerton 9:30 – 2:00pm)
Nov. 25 Flu Shot Clinic (Hanover Heights Community
School 4:00 – 8::00pm)
Dec. 1 Immunization Clinic (Public Health, Walkerton
9:30 – 2:00pm)
Dec. 15 Immunization Clinic (Public Health,
Walkerton 9:30 – 2:00pm)
Brockton and Area Family Health Calendar:
Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 --- Healthy You Program
(Chesley 4:30 – 6:00pm)
Nov. 2 --- Chronic Pain (Paisley 1:00 – 3:30pm)
Nov. 3 --- Chronic Pain (Durham 6:00 – 8:00pm)
For more information or registration, contact the
Family Health Team at 866-507-2021 Ext. 24.
Kimberly Hollingshead --- Walkerton Diagnostics
Welcome students…may this be a very exciting
and rewarding experience.
Newly Recruited Volunteers…
Chesley --- Lori Heard
Durham --- Kyle Fidler, Jennifer Muzzell,
Melissa Cossette and Gina Enns
Kincardine --- Rachna Kalra, Floyd Lucas,
Nancy Malcolm, Linda Anderson, Cheryl Subject
and TROUBLE (St. John Ambulance Therapy
Dog)
Walkerton --- Julie Smith, Emily Meyer and
Diane Zettel.
Welcome aboard! Here‟s to a great new year…
There‟s a volunteer in all of us…even staff make
the time. Pictured are Nancy Dupuis (L) and
Anne Schnurr (R), showing team
effort/participation with the SBGHC Employee
Service Awards that was held in Walkerton in
September.
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Volunteer Appreciation BBQ in both Kincardine and Walkerton:
Our volunteers are special people who generously dedicate their time and talent. While they all
have varied backgrounds and interests, our volunteers share a common reason for what they do
--- compassion!
Thank you to all the volunteers for your relentless contributions.
“Coming together is a beginning,
Keeping together is progress,
Working together is a success!
Margaret Mead
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‘Don’t Over-think It’ Challenge
This interactive section pertains to words used in the health sector/hospital environment.
Word Scramble:
1. EUCGOLS
2. SERSTS
3. NCAE
4. SLTCEOA
What is…?
What causes dandruff?
(a) poor hair rinsing
(b) a microscopic fungus
(c) genetics
What is A1C?
(a) a chemical component
(b) coding system for Health Records
(c) a blood test indicating glucose levels
What does acne vulgaris mean?
(a) common acne
(b) acne-like scar tissue
(c) serious case of acne
How many bones do our bodies have?
(a) everyone is different
(b) 60
(c) 206
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3. misery, despair _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10)
5. critical, serious _ _ _ _ _ (5)
2. drugs, remedy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (12)
4. vaccination, injection _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(11)
6. healing, curative _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (11)
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Humorous Observation:
How is it that the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?
Why do doctors refer to what they do as their "practice"?
Why is the “needle” sterilized for lethal injections?
Read more: http://www.ajokeaday.com/Clasificacion.asp?ID=71#ixzz13XelciDL
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Our Mission
“Your Health is the Centre of Our Caring”.
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre provides quality
primary/secondary services and programs as close to
home as possible.
Vision
South Bruce Grey Health Center will deliver quality
services of excellence and maintain financially stability in
order that we may meet the needs of the communities by
embracing partnerships as we move toward the challenges
of the future.
Volunteer Direction
Volunteers and staff are considered to be partners in
implementing the mission and programs of the hospital
with each having a complementary role to play. Each
partner should understand and respect the needs and
abilities of the other.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Walkerton
Box 1300, 21 McGivern St. W.
Walkerton, ON, N0G 2V0
Phone: 519-881-1220
Fax: 519-881-0452
Talking About…TROUBLE
“TROUBLE” and her owner/handler, Cheryl Subject from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog volunteer program
have joined our volunteer team at SBGHC. You can find them both visiting patients at the Kincardine site. They had
to undergo strict requirements before they were permitted to visit at the hospital --- up-to-date vaccination shots, and
obedience training/testing to name a few. It has been found through research that by petting an animal it will lower
your blood pressure, help you recover from your illness sooner, reduce depression/anxiety and feelings of loneliness.
The patients beam with delight and look forward to each and every visit!
TROUBLE
Cheryl Subject (owner/handler)
w/ TROUBLE
TROUBLE visits with Charlie Faulkener
TROUBLE receives a medallion
& certificate for a job well done.
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TROUBLE deserves a treat…
Auxiliary Corner - SBGHC (Chesley Auxiliary)
South Bruce Grey
Health Centre Chesley
39 2nd Street S. E.
Chesley, ON
N0G 1L0
Phone:
519-363-2340
Fax: 519-363-9871
If you are interested in joining the
Chesley Hospital Auxiliary;
please contact Dianne Birchard,
President, 519-363-2719
or Emmy McQuaid, Secretary,
519-363-3993.
The Bones in Our Body
(Submitted by 10 yr. old Priya Kalra)
To keep our body strong, we have to keep our bones healthy.
We can do this by drinking milk, exercising and going in the
sun to absorb vitamin D. We actually have 206 bones in our
body. The three smallest bones are in our ear. They are
called the stirrup, hammer and anvil. Our rib cage is one of
the biggest conglomerations in the human body and is one of
the most painful parts of the body to get repaired. Our rib
cage is also very important, because it protects our heart.
Our scull is very important too, because it protects our brain.
So lets‟ do what we can to keep our body strong, our bones
healthy, and have fun!!!!!
“Our volunteer groups across the province are
always looking for individuals who can help
make a difference in their county and
community. There are many different ways you
can help. Serving food at a safety day for kids,
packing goody bags, teaching a safety topic,
posting SMV signs, transporting display booths,
sharing your own survival story – there are many
ways to help. You can contribute to a single
event or offer to help out on a more regular
basis. It‟s up to you… We appreciate the help of
all our volunteers”. Contact us…
Toll-free: 1-800-361-8855 (Ontario only) or by Email: [email protected]
Don‟t miss out… a large wicker basket
containing a beautiful handmade afghan
and this delightful angel figurine will be
drawn on November 12th at the
Walkerton Hospital Christmas Boutique
Tickets are only $1 each or 3 for $2.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Durham
Box 638, 320 College St., Durham, ON, N0G 1R0
Phone: 519-369-2340 Fax: 519-369-6180
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If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer with the
Durham Hospital Auxiliary;
please contact Diane Neff at
519-369-2132.
Auxiliary Corner --- the SBG Hospital Auxiliary (Walkerton).
A note from the President…
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talents on October 1 st for
the annual soup and sandwich luncheon.
Once again, the SBGHC Auxiliary luncheon was a huge success. Over $1,000 was raised for the
Hospital Foundation.
Thanks to all volunteers and those who showed their support/patronage,
Carol Duncan
***Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary,
please contact Carol Duncan (President) at 519-881-2597 or
Joan Ernewein (Board President) at 519-881-1825.
Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary
Christmas Boutique
Friday, November 12th
10:00 – 4:00pm
Level 1 (Administration Corridor)
Walkerton Hospital
Many delights and gifts to choose from…
Bake Table, Christmas Gifts, Baby Items, Jewellery,
Accessories, Draw Basket and a Toonie Table.
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Auxiliary Corner --- Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
Friday Nov. 19 & Sat. Nov. 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m
at the SBGHC
Kincardine Hospital
Tag Day - Fundraising event on June 24 & 25
raised over $5,500. Left to right --- Joan Wood
and Kaye MacDonald (President).
Accidentally, a photo was lost showing both Lois
Hackett (Past-President) and her granddaughter, Lana Pollock (now 17) on Tag day.
Lana has been assisting her grandmother‟s
efforts since she was 8 years old.
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES - Sat. Nov. 13 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 14 - 12:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit 9 unique homes, professionally decorated for the season including the Historical
Walker House Heritage Center (an early Georgian building built in 1850) and a newly built home with an
expansive view of Lake Huron. For more information call 519-396-3888 or 519-396-7181. Tickets are
$15 per person and are available at the Kincardine Hospital Gift Shop and various local stores.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary,
please contact Lois (Past-President) at 519-395-2858.
Contact Diane @
519-396-3331 Ext. 342
E-mail: [email protected]
The Kincardine &Community Hospital Foundation
“Hospital Dream Lottery”
October 16th
The Grand Prize is a fully loaded
2010 Convertible Mustang.
Tons of cash prizes & many donated prizes by local businesses.
Winning results to be published at a later date.
For more info: Contact Diane @
519-396-3331 Ext. 342
E-mail: [email protected]
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South Bruce Grey Health Centre Kincardine
43 Queen St., Kincardine, ON,
N2Z 1G6
Phone: 519-396-3331
Fax: 519-881-0452
ONTARIO BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM
CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
It is wonderful to be able to celebrate the success of the OBSP which, over the past two decades has
provided more than 3.6 million screens to 1.1 million women and has detected over 19,000 cancers, the
majority in early cancer stages.
The statistics show that the number of women ages 50-69 dying from breast cancer decreased 35%
between 1990 and 2007. This decrease is credited to both improved treatments and increased
participation in mammography, is a tribute to the progress made by the program.
We have been an OBSP Site for 12 years now and are very proud of our continued growth. We began
the program with screenings one day twice a month and currently are
hosting two days a week and sometimes three. We book 20 women per day. The program is open to all
women 50 years of age and over. You call and make your own appointment. Visit the site and within
two weeks receives the results of the examination mail. You receive a letter when it is time to return for
your next examination. All you have to do is make the phone call.
Our site has a Registered Nurse Examiner and an X-Ray technician, both trained by OBSP. We have a
rotating staff of 13 Volunteers who cheerfully greet you. They are there to check your mailing
information and make you comfortable. They will try to make your visit as pleasant as possible.
Women of all ages are encouraged to consult their health professional to have a mammogram.
Our hospital boasts one of the most up to date digital mammography machines in the area. All women
are encouraged to take advantage of this. Early detection saves lives.
If you are 50+ and wish to join the Ontario Breast Screening Program,
please call: 519-881-4030 or 1-800-461-0640.
Walkerton Hospital Foundation:
3rd Annual Moonlight Gala - Royal Affair - to date over $45 000 net raised - funds applied to the Digital
Mammography Machine at the Walkerton site.
Event sold out and was hosted this year at the Mildmay Community Centre - 256 guest - thanks to the
many donors, supporters and volunteers to make this event such a success.
Over $138,000 raised from the last 3 year Galas. This years‟ Gala was Saturday,October 1, 2011 at the
Cargill & District Community Centre.
CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon - Saturday, October 16th --- a whopping $38,000 was raised!!!
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Medical Research Facilities:
The Waterloo Institute
for Nanotechnology (on right)
(WIN) -- “Nanotechnology is the
science of building
machines at a subatomic
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level/atomic
precision/on a molecule
scale --- building from
the bottom up.
The Heritage Medical Research
Building is located in Alberta for
Cancer research (on left). Their vision
is: "Freedom from cancer through
excellence in research and training."
*to reduce the rate of cancer incidence
by 35%
*to reduce the number of deaths as a
result of cancer by 50%
Answers to…
Word Scramble:
glucose, stress, acne, & lactose
What is…
What causes dandruff?
(b) a microscopic fungus
What is A1C?
(c) a blood test indicating glucose levels
What does acne vulgaris mean?
(a) common acne
How many bones do our bodies have? (c) 206
A word meaning…
1. donation
2. prescription
4. inoculation 5. acute
3. depression
6. therapeutic
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“If you have a positive attitude and
constantly strive to give your best
effort, eventually you will overcome
your immediate problems and find
you are ready for greater
challenges”.
Pat Riley
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Submission deadline for the
next newsletter issue is Friday,
December 24th.
Please e-mail info to Nancy at:
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