WHITBYFREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JIJLY 5. 1989, PAGE 9 Approval .needed for D)urham*cialysis program By Debbie Luchuk Durham Region dialysiîs patients may be able to avoid lng tri ps to Toronto for. treat- ments if the Ministry of Health approves funding for a dialysis program at Oshawa General. Ch airman of the Durham Region District Heaith Council, Mick Peters, is optimistic that the prograrn will Pbe funded as the ministry bas recentiy announced increased funding for new. dialysis programs in the province. Currently, dialysis patients must travel to Toronto for treat- ment as there is no dialysis program for Durham Region. A year ago, Durham 0hositals were approached by the council to submit proposais for a dialysis program. Whxtby Generai Hospai- tai-expressecti nterest, then with- drew their bid for the program. "Oshawa bas done a thorough. proposai, and we have endorsed it and submitted it to the minis- try for approvai. The proposai reflects the need (for the pro- grarn) in Durham and the Peter- borough area," Peters said. start with two shifts dÛring the day, -and an eveninq shift, with 30 to 40 vatients initiaiiy. "I havéa.afeeling this prograni wiil be swamped fairly quickiy. There are people who moved« to Toronto tobe cdoser to treatment who wiii move bark " 1An advisory committee wili ha setp if the prograni is impie- metedincluding patients, «"to ensure that medical' needs are met, and that there is equity ensured for ail patients of the area served. "The committee wili support equai acéess from. any district, and wil make suggestions to the programi to make life easier for patients, for example, easier parking. The program has endorsed by the Council of Durhamn been further Physicians' Region, and ail hospitals in the catchni....it area. "We're very pleased with this very~ thorough proposai,» Peters saut, adding that he felt the proposai snhould have some priority as it bas been subinitted so soon after the ministry announced funding.. We would be up and rurnin-r The five-week Living Weii summer program for those aged 55 and over wili start Thursday, Juiy 6, at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre. The workshop series, held on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., deals with nutrition, fit- ffhe quickest, as we've been worlçk ing on it or a whiie." If the proposai is accepted, it will probabiy be a year before Oshawa General can start up the ?rogram. "This is a concern, and we wili have to work on this," Peters said. ness, seif-care -and stress management. Cost is $5, and includes a 100-page instruction manual, appropriate pamphlets, refresh- ments and a congenial aftemnoon. For more information cail 430- 7729. CAPE CRKER INDIAN PARK On Georgian Bay - tents - trailers - beach camping - - 10w density wilerness camping. >0 hydro - showers - flush toilets . *canoe rentais - boat launch e -dumping station. [Located. on the Famous Bruce gg i S eic oI ousI OES TOCKD ITMS .. . a.YIN w Lving Well program wili start on Thursday YOUR CHOSCE SALE 1