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IBetween You and Me By RUTH CHAMBERS About je.O. Ruddy hos Pita To ail newcomcrs in Whitby and to anyone who is not familiar with our hospital I would like to share a few ideas and thoughts with you. The energy, organization, time and thought which goes in to thc "birth" or, if you will, the making of a hospital is phenominal. So many projections must be studied; population, morbidity statisties, financial planning and organizational develoRment are just a few. This has alI been donc and the resuit is a very positive, good thing. The Doctor Joseph O. Ruddy General Hospital came into being when the'official opening took place on May 14,1970. This in part, was possible because of the dedication of many citizens, clubs and organizations in the community who donated time and money. The Women's Auxillary played a large part in the success of our hospital both before the building was raised and ever since. They provide many services and many hours of dedicated and thoughtful care. When the hospital was opened it was believedthat Whitby wouid grown at a faster rate. The population expansion was not as great as anticipated 50 rather than the original 100 beds, we now have sixty five in operation. There has been a general decline in admissions over the past few years. There is an emphasis now by the Ministry 0f Health, it's planners and officials to decresse Uhc use of hospitals for "in" patients. To this I would like to say "thank-you," before the whole systcm goes bankrupt. Now there are more facilities outside the hospital such as, ambultary care, convalescent homes and home care which includes the services 0f the V.O. N. (Victoria Order of Nurses) within the home. This I think, is a very important aspect 0f Uic situation, that is in health care programs. Home to many people is the most important place in the world, their castle whether it be a roomn or many rooms; a refuge in a storm. There are many ailments, of course, which need to be looked after within thc confines of a hospital but others which may be cared for, to thc patients advantage, n the home. Now as out-patients Uiey can function in their own environment. After many visists to thc hospital and time spent in the emergency department waiting for others I can honestly say I feci this hospital is tops. Neyer having been a patient there I cannot speak from that point of view, but as an ob- server I have been impressed. I have met and talked with people in Uic coffce shop and emergency who tell me they corne from places other than Whitby because they have such a high regard for our hospital. What greater com- pliment could be payed to any institution? I have yet to hear a valid complaint from anyone, but nothing is perfect, and there are exceptions to every rule. A small hospital with a good adiministrator, a caring, dedicated nursing staff and good medical personel has Late for Xmas Whoever thcy were, they werc too late for Christmas. Durham Regional police reported that an unknown person or persons broke into a van on the property of Peter Heiler Ltd. of 403 Beech Street West, Whitby and stole numerous novelty items ncluding toys, costume jewcllry, models and coin sets. Police said that the thcft occurcd sometime between January 3 and January 9. The thieves pried a padlock off Uic rear door of Uic vehicle and got away with approximatcly $2,O00 worth of goods. WH-ITBY About 80 per cent of health care is provided by famîly physicians as they are called now, or general practioners. These 20 dtors have a wide range of training and are responsibel for continuing care. Active staff, consulting specialists who provide special services such as E.E.N.T. (ear, eye, nose and throat) special surgery and medicine, gynecology, pediatrics and pathology. These specialists are available at ail times and are at the hospital on a regular basis. Courtesy staff who are calleci in when needed and in- clude, about 35 plastic surgeons, neurologists and psychiatrists. Non-admitting general practioners or physicians provide service in the emergency department on an on-caîl basis, one on-cail another oni-standby. Specified times for these doctors in emergency are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the week. On the weekends the tines afe from 8a.m. to 6p.m. and from 6p.m. to 8a.ni. These doctors do not admit patients; this is done by a family physîi-an. This means there is a total coverage by this group 0f eight or nine. Larger hospitals close by provide a wider range of ser- vices or more specialized services. As small hospitals grow these services are added. However, in the meantime the availability of other hospitals is a great asset. There is a 'direct radio phone communication with ambulance ser- vices so that emergency room staff may be alerted that a patient is being brought in and what the circumstances are. Patients with serious chest or head injuries resulting from car or industrial accidents are generally directed to larger hospitals in an area were more comprehensive facilities and medical services are available. Our hospital has a fully equipped pharmacy which is maintained under the direction of a registered pharmacist who also provides educational and consultive training to physicians and other hospital staff. A full time diatition is in charge of food service - ad- ministration which means patients and personel are provided with high quality food service and optimal nutrition. Information is available to anyone about any department or service provided by the staff such as information about the following: padiology, laboratory, physical theraphy, respiratory, intensive care, coronary care unit, E.C.G. and E.K.G. units. Services provided by the community in the hospital are; the chest clinic, pre-natal classes, therapeutic diet coun- selling and discharge planning. Ahl-m-ahl, a very weIl equipped hospital, a well run STEVEN F. PE LESHO K, B.A., LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR 105 D UND0AS ST.W. TEL.(416 6683616WHITBY, ONTARIO TEL.(416 6683616LlW 2M1 Rely On Fords For Rentais " SPECIA.L WEEKEND RATES " 10W DAI LY RATES " RENT BY THE DAY, WEEK OR MONTH " PICK-UP & OELIlVERY AVAILABLE " FLEET & INDIVIDUAL LEASES TAILORED TO VOUR NEEDS RENTA- CAR YOU DON'T PAY FOR YOUR MISTAKES, cit M.B.M. PHOTOGRAPHY When you bring in a roll of film to be prooessed, we charge you ONLY FOR THE PRINTS THAT COME OUT IWe'l1 also be there to give you friendly, p'ofessional advi ce (if you want it> and show you where you made your mistake. MIB1. - 'The Friendly Pro fessionals M.B.M.PHOTOGRAPHY 131 BROCK STREET NORTH WHITBY 668-6111 Mon, Wed, 9 b ,Thur%, Fri, 9 -8; Sat 10- 5 -à~ luivw - FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1980. PAGE 9 hospital with a dedicated and well trained staff. The staff are proud of their hospital. Honesty, compassion and integrity are essential requisites for nursing staff. To respect the privacy, dignity and individuality of every patient is a must. Many communities across the country wish they had a hospital and think of the potential ours has. The building with a scriptual effect to express the rugged terrain of it's setting has flexibility of internal space. Part of the design with horizontal expansion of service ares and vertical ex- pansion of bcd space, up to a maximum of cight floors and 600 beds. There is somnething which now or at a later date I would like to see implemcnted. A patio of good size to the lec of the prcvailing winds with a wind screen if nced be as they have in California made of a clear material. Flowerrs, bushes and trees could be plantcd which would provide lnterest and beauty to this ares. The patio would have to be ac- cessible s0 wheel chair patients could manoeuvre. The growing things would have to be planted with care 50 they do flot crowd the patio as t.hey have a wont to do; SO with this thought in mind not toc many. For many patients to be confined to a building day in and day out can be dreary and not very enervating. To laze un- der the blue sky or even a grAy one would lift the spirits and whet the appetite. In some countries hospitals are built by parks or parka are built by hospitals. Some patients and, or course, this at their doctor's discretion are able to stroil about, feed the birds or just sit on a bench. No doubt there are legal angles and this time to be thought of but this surely, could be worked out. There, I guess, would have to be an honour system, without problems I would hope. Al of this brings Up the question of accidental fails and maybc accidents; liability and responsibîlity on the part of the hospitals. There must be answers. With the harbour view and the forth-coming park close by, the hospital has a wonderful setting. 1 stili would like to see the Psychiatrie Hospital turned into a Research Centre or University. Our hospital could play a large role in anything like this. Next wcck I will talk again about the hospital. HELP Insulate Canada CaII Now For ~r.- Dtails and an Estimate DURHAM INSULATION -~ WH ITBY - HOMES BUIIT PRIOR TO 1961 ARE NOW ELIGIBLE UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S CHIP PROG RAM FOR A GRANT 0F Up TO $500-00. 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