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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Orono Weekly Times Register now for Women's Quit Smoking Group i'lf ir-v:-' î jii&■ ■:< ■, V. ' !; ts M mufle» jijjjiiijijippil M |j'|j 1; * W-t'jH "iti" 1 . • '... 'J j 1 __ ~ g ( illliif T'i » uilik !j : ; WHITBY, ON, October 5, 2004 - Durham Region Health Department is offering a free Quit Smoking Support Group for Women to help quit the addiction of smoking. The support group sessions will run for six weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 12 until Nov. 16. Sessions will be held at the Health Department Whitby Office, 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby Mall. Pre-registration Pre-registration is required. A recent Health Canada report shows that women find support groups valuable because they offer opportunities opportunities to hear about the experiences experiences of others, share support and practical solutions, and build support networks. To register for the upcoming upcoming woman's support group or for more information about quitting smoking, call Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2125 or visit our web site at: www.region.durham.on.ca. Orono Horticultural Club, represented by Ann Dilks, Lorna Atkins, and Carol Bailey welcomed guest speaker Paul Zammit of Plant World Ltd. to their monthly meeting September September 23rd. Zammit spoke enthusiastically on container container gardening. ytr E i lli e^E 1 oFmemory"loss. www.commumtycaredurham.on.ca Newcastle Adult Day Program Social and recreational opportunities. 20 Robert St. West Newcastle, ON LIB 1C6 For More Information call: 905-987-3000 help please "The Denise House" Women & Children Toll Free -800-263-3725 or 905-728-73,11 MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" . FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 905-623-5480 A DIVISION ST- BOWMANVILLE ■ AT QUEEN ST. Working together, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Territorial leaders have signed a 10-year plan, supported by $41 billion in new federal funding, that will lead to better health care for Canadians. Better Health Care vA Reduce waiting times • Improve access so that Canadians don't wait as long for key tests, treatments and surgeries r A More Doctors, Nurses and other Health Professionals • Plans to train and hire more health professionals while also developing faster accreditation for foreign-trained health professionals • iïl Expand home care • Provide better support for people being cared for or recovering at home ivj improve access to family and community care • Increase 24/7 access to doctors, nurses and other health professionals \A Better Access to Needed Medicines • A commitment to manage drug costs and ensure that no family is forced to choose between needed medicines and financial ruin ivf improved Aboriginal Health • New investments and better planning to close the gap between Aboriginals and other Canadians in terms of health Shorter Waiting Times The federal, provincial and territorial governments have committed to report clearly on the progress we are making in health care and, for the first time will report on progress in reducing waiting times. r A Comparable indicators ... so we can measure • Federal, provincial and territorial governments will use comparable information to report their progress in improving access to doctors, and to diagnostic and treatment procedures A Benchmarks ... so we know what we are striving for • Federal, provincial and territorial governments will set medically acceptable waiting times - based on advice from medical experts - starting with cancer, heart disease, diagnostic imaging, joint replacement, and sight restoration A Targets ... to drive change • Provincial and territorial governments will set their own targets and report annually to citizens on progress in reducing waiting times Canadians will see for themselves where their health care money is going and how it is making '* difference. To obtain a copy of "The 2004 Health Care 10-Year Action Plan at a Glance", call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) or, to see it on the web, click www.canada.gc.ca/healthplan. 1*1 Government Gouvernement ot Canada du Canada i* 1