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page 17 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT International Year of the Child The United Nations has proclaimed 1979 as International Year of the Child to focus attention on children and their needs. ; Several of the nurses have formed - an AD HOC Committee on this Inter- national Year of the Child. One of their objectives is to inform the community of the current services provided by the health unit for the child and for the community. They will approach radio stations and local " neWSpapers during the weeks of May 14th and Hay 21st, requesting the following information be offered as a public service: 1. Even before your child is born, prenatal classes help prepare parents for a healthy pregnancy and a positive childbirth exâ€" perience. F) . Health nurses visit new babies and parents to provide encouragement and information on child care and normal growth and development. y.‘ Preschool services include I immuniration clinics, hearing and vision screening, luoridc I brushâ€"in: and dental counselling, nutrition counselling and assessâ€" ; ments at kindergarten registration. YOU’LL 'bmuudzed. 4. The school health program carries on these services and expands to include scoliosis screening, tuberculin testing, individual and group health counselling and involvement in health and family life education. 5. Pregnancy testing and family planning information and counselling are available. 6. The health inspectors ensure that the community‘s children have safe water and food, as well as safe water for swimming. Health Unit staff work closely with nursery schools, day care centres, teachers, family doctors and others in the cozmmrity to enhance and coâ€" ordinate childrér's services. We btlieve the future depends on the wellâ€" hcing of children today. Thile focusing our attention on Children and their needs, I would like to request that all parents check their own irmunization to ensure that it is up to date. Parents want the best for their children, and see that their children are They purchase life insurance for family protection. Immuninetiun is also a form of protection -- protection against cormmnicable diseases which can cause loss of time from work, reducing the family income, or a physical disability as a result of BUY ROPER GARDEN TRACTOHS 10HP 1 COMPLETE WITH 38” j IflOVVER I F.M.V. $2124 j :1; I1' ‘lii !E!' 5E5; l SUGGESTED tF.M.V. SALE shits: $2m4 1695 211292337; $2623 2195. 3341293123? 2728 95 1995. 16HPHD T c/w48"mow:rm 3003.95, 2495. 18 HP H_D T c/w46"mow:rm $3350 ‘ contacting Poliomwelitis. Several hostitals, industries and fandly physicians are giving "booster shots" now that Polio vaccine is again available. During the month of May, all health unit offices in the three counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, are planning on holding free adult evening immunization clinics. All 'adults, who are concerned about their immunization status, are re- quested to contact their local health unit office for more in~ formation and dates for the evening clinic in their area. Let's make this "International Year of the Child" a good year for all children! For further information, call your local Health Unit Office at 382-4231 " 99 King St. L. 267-4114 - 35 Drummond St.1l CANCER SOCIETY MEETING The Rideau Elgin Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will hold its Spring Meeting on Tues., June 5th, 8:00p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME-â€" WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. RDHS LIBRARY 8 p.m. NOTICE: CANCER SOCIETY SERVICE TO PATIENT'S-RIDEAU DISTRICT; PHYLLIS CONNELL SUMMER PHONE: 283â€"6158. Gnnanoque, Perth $2,533,” Make the most of your Roper Tractor ou"IIOTARYIOVIER o1o"pLow- . I gag? afigns new: anew «mama. :smrewm smear” Bayview Yacht Harbour Ltd. Highway 15 Portland, Ont. morn 018~272.2737