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/ mmm -Jfc 1 '-<■; :il * 1 i |g@lgg| WSSBs i® Concern Lingers Over Cases of Scarlet Fever 28 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 11,1994 Health Department officials are still concerned about scarlet fever cases which have been cropping up all over Durham Region since March. Scarlet fever is not a reportabie disease, so the Health Department has no exact figures on how many residents have been affected. But, according to Dr. Linda Pariaro, associate associate medical officer of health, the disease seems to have originated in the Ajax-Pickering area and has now spread east to Clarington. "We have had cases from every area in Durham except the far north, around Beaverton," she said. "The numbers seems to be reaching reaching a plateau, but that may change radically once school breaks for the summer. Children will be interacting interacting with new playmates, so we may see the number of cases either increase, increase, or, as I'm hoping, decrease." Scarlet fever arises from a poison. The Hospital Council of Durham Region is pleased to announce the appointment appointment of its first Director. Dr. Jim Armstrong has extensive experience experience in healthcare management and planning, including senior administrative administrative positions at the Ottawa Civic Hospital and Thisteltown Mental Health Centre. Most recently he held the position of Chief Operating Officer Officer at the Ottawa and Kingston Regional Regional Cancer Centres. Dr. Armstrong Armstrong has a PhD in administration and is a certified Health Service Executive. Executive. He also has a variety of volunteer volunteer community interests. produced by strep throat, the incidence incidence of which increases periodically periodically in communities. "Scarlet fever can be spread through saliva, sharing pop bottles, sneezing or coughing without covering covering the mouth, or kissing," Dr. Pana- ro says. It can be treated at all stages with a full course of antibiotics. Early warning signs are fever and a sore throat A sandpaper-like rash often appears in the armpits, neck or groin. Later symptoms are a bright red tongue, which is pitted like a strawberry. As the patient begins begins to feel better, the skin on the tips of the fingers and toes will peel. If the disease is left untreated and allowed to mn its course, the risk of infecting others is greater, as are the chances of developing serious heart or kidney complications. "It's still out there, so please take sore throats seriously," Panaro urges. urges. "And if a doctor gives you antibiotics, antibiotics, please take them all. Don't try to treat three people with a prescription prescription intended for one person." The Health Department is encouraging encouraging the provincial government government to make scarlet fever a reportable reportable disease. .. Bowmanville Brownies Fly Up to Guides at Memorial Park These 3rd Bowmanville Brownies flew up to Guides during a ceremony held June 6th at Memorial Park. Sporting antennae from their "space theme" outfits, are Jennifer Morgan, Gloria Morton, Rebecca Townsend, Erin Forget and Alyssa Henning in the back, and Vanessa Holmes, Janessa Wood, and Adrienne Barrie in the front. Dr. Jim Armstrong In announcing the appointment, Chairperson, Jean Achmatowicz explained, explained, "Having a full-time Director of Dr. Armstrong's experience will enable the Hospital Council to develop develop shared services and joint plans more rapidly to meet the needs of patients patients across Durham Region." As a part of the Hospital Council's Council's commitment to delivering cost effective and patient focused health care, the Council is working in close co-operation with the Acute Care Study process currently being conducted conducted by the Durham Region District District Health Council. The Hospital Council is pleased that the Acute Study discussion paper has now been released for public consultation. The Council believes that the Acute Care Study process will lead to the continued continued enhancement of co-operative. health care services for Durham Region. Region. Dr. Armstrong said, "I look forward forward to working in partnership with the Health Council and other health care agencies to develop services for the residents of Durham Region." The Hospital Council of Durham Region's mission is to strive to secure secure an appropriate range of high quality, cost-effective health care services services to meet the needs of Durham residents through collective leadership, leadership, consultation and advocacy. Current Current membership includes the seven hospitals in Durham Region: Ajax and Pickering General Hospital, Hospital, Memorial Hospital- Bowman- villc, Oshawa General Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry, The Cottage Hospital (Uxbridge), (Uxbridge), Whitby General Hospital, Whitby Psychiatric Hospital..,................. Lean Groun Beef Marinated Bound Steaks SAVE 800 lb. umcKen Cooked Ham, Meat Loaves, Pork Salamis, Mock Chicken ' rib Marinated Eye Round Steaks* SAVE $1.10 lb. SAVE $1.30 Smokies Honey & Garlic, BBQ and , Regular ^ SAVE ® 800 lb. Kobassa Breakfast Bacon SAVE 50(6 lb. /lb. Breaded <u«Ul\ g Chicken w Tenders 8 SAVE $3.00 HSr3 lb. bag Ham SAVE 700 lb. Ready for BBQ Souvlaki SAVE 500 lb. PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Serving Durham Region with 6 Great Locations 1413 King St. E., Courtice 432-1382 Wed. 9-6; Thurs. 8 Fri. 9-8; Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9 - 4; Closed Mon. S Tues. ©