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Wednesday, November 8, 1989 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Page 9 McCausland's emergency department always ready -- I. Murray Dodick Optometrist By Dave Chmara as 1119 Victoria Avenue McCausland's Emergency ae Thunder Bay, Ontario Department doesn't keep patients . P7C 1B7 waiting for hours like most hospi- tals in larger cities, yet it treats anywhere from 300 to 500 patients every month. Fractures and cuts are the most common type of injury treated at the emergency department although doctors do perform work such as changing dressings and removing lumps, cysts and lesions in the department as well. Aldea Churney has been head of the emergency department since it was first created in 1980. Her title of emergency and oper- ating room supervising nurse means she oversees much of the work that takes place in the emer- gency department as well as the operating room. Chumey works the day shift at McCausland's emergency depart- ment but while she is not at work, two registered nurses and one registered nurses assistant work the floor of the hospital and also take care of the emergency department. Chumey said one doctor is on call at all times to cover emergen- cies and added that if it's a real emergency and the doctor on call is in Schreiber, she won't hesitate to call one of the doctors in Terrace Bay to come in to handle the situation. If there are a number of patients waiting:to be treated, Churney uses her experience to 1-622-7726 TOWNSHIP OF SCHREIBER NOTICE TO SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT OWNERS From time to time the Township rents equipment to per- form snow removal operations. Anyone interested in providing such services is invited to submit details of available equipment and rental rates. Proof of suitable insurance will be required. Appropriate forms are avail- able at the Municipal Office. John Este Roads Superintendent The region's People Event' happenings have begun Aldea Churney stands next to the emergency department's crash cart. handle the emergency and to The cart has all the equipment needed to treat someone having a heart t th decide which injury is to be treat- _ attack. Photo by Dave Chmara a € ed first. Churney said she was pleased if they are experiencing chest h While area residents are the -- with pamphlets the hospital dis- pains or any other health related mara t on main users of the emergency tributed recently outlining some _ problems, than to think the prob- ma | i department, Churney said people travelling through the area often use the department to receive treatment for things such as aller- gies and chest pain. of the aspects of the emergency department. She also said its better for somebody to come in to the emer- gency department to be examined lem will go away on its own. Even if your injury is not life- threatening, the emergency room staff are always on hand to treat your injury or condition. centre els PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF SCHREIBER AND SURROUNDING AREAS WHO RECEIVE MUNICIPAL GARBAGE PICKUP: Due to the increased use of the Selim-Rossport waste disposal site by the residents of Schreiber, the life of this facility has greatly dimin- ished. The Selim-Rossport site is intended only for use of the resi- dents of Rossport, local cottagers, and Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. The Met Department Store is now OPEN *Here are some of the people opening soon Figliomeni's Valu-Mart Food Supermarket Mark's Work Wearhouse Bank of Nova Scotia Thunder Bay Travel Francine's Ladies Wear Dave's Den Specialty Food Restaurant ...Watch our Family Grow! December 2nd is a Special happening Day! Peninsula Road & Hemlo Drive in the heart of Marathon Enclosed & Climate Controlled Another TONECRAFT CORPORATION Development Lease Information: The Terrace Bay-Schreiber municipal landfill site is provided for use by the residents of Schreiber and is maintained by the local tax base. Those residents of Schreiber who have gotten into the habit of using the Selim-Rossport dump when the municipal dump is closed are requested to discontinue this practice. Any questions concerning this site should be directed to Mr. Ron Running, District Manager, at the following address: centre mall Ministry of Natural Resources Terrace Bay District Office J.F. Schmitz & Associates P.O. Box 280 O . Ministry of Ministére des Suite 201 - 92 Davis Drive ee ee vy Natural Richesses Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2N1 POT 2WO Resources _ naturelles (416) 925-0732 (416) 895-7353 FAX (416) 895-5765 Ontario Lyn McLeod Minister/Ministre Telephone: (807) 825-3205