Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Erie Shores HealthCare tightens visitor restrictions under Orange level status LEAMINGTON — Nearly nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Erie Shores HealthCare remains in the forefront in the battle against the virus, but they are facing the new challenge of the Second Wave of COVID-19 hitting locally. “ESHC has been at the forefront providing oversight and support in several areas over the past two weeks, including Long Term Care and Retirement Homes, the Agri Sector and in congregate settings,” said ESHC Director of Communications and Public Relations, Arms Bumanlag. “In addition, ESHC has been involved in many regional and provincial tables in the planning for Wave 2.” This past weekend, the hospital experienced an increase in the number of individuals presenting to the Emergency Room
and COVID Assessment Centre with symptoms of COVID-19, which in turn has resulted in admissions to hospital and capacity challenges. As of this past Monday, with the Windsor-Essex region being moved into Orange Level status, ESHC has had to make some adjustments in visitor policies. All surgeries and diagnostic imaging will continue as planned at this time. As for visitors, there is a new tiered approach to the visitor policy now in place, which will be adjusted according to the colour level the region is currently under. There will be one designated essential visitor under Orange status, who may visit during a designated time slot each day. Those times slots include 10 am to 12 noon, 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm.
For spiritual care, in the ER, visitors will be allowed for trauma or palliative care only. Inpatient visits within the chapel can be arranged, but must occur within the three visitor time slots. Staff counselling is available as requested, within the chapel. Non-essential workers will be asked to work from home wherever possible. As for internal practices, Plexiglas dividers will be set up in the cafeteria and any lunchrooms that remain open. All office workers will have their office doors closed with signage indicating that they are in and to please knock. There will be no in-person meetings. Updates will be made on Erie Shores HealthCare’s multiple social media platforms.
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Erie Shores HealthCare named top performing hospital for cancer surgery wait times
LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare, in partnership with the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, is being recognized for being among the top-performing and most improved cancer programs in the province, by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) in the annual Performance Award recognitions. “This award is strong recognition of the importance we see in providing the people of our community with prompt access to care when they need it most,” said Dr. Ross Moncur, Chief of Staff. “Nothing can be more intimidating than receiving a possible diagnosis of cancer and then being made to wait, and our surgeons do their best to minimize this struggle whenever possible.” ESHC’s award is for the performance indicator ‘Cancer Surgery Referral to Consult’ - Percentage of patients seen
within target for all priority categories for the 2019/20 year, and for exceeding the provincial annual improvement target. “The ESHC perioperative teams, physicians and regional partners have worked very hard to make these improvements,” says Suzanne Webster, Operations Manager for Perioperative Services and Diagnostic Imaging. “The result is better, faster service, closer to home for those patients in the Erie Shores area.” Ontario Health (Can-
cer Care Ontario) assesses Regional Cancer Programs using both regional and facility-level data to monitor progress towards 10 performance indicators and recognize top performers. These indicators encompass topics such as symptom screening, wait times, and cancer screening rates, along with other high-priority quality and access metrics. The annual ESC RCP Summit Awards is taking place on Monday December 7 and is being held virtually this year due to COVID-19.
ESHC Staff in Diagnostic Imaging Department with their award.
Community Calendar
NOVEMBER 28 Society of St Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Church in Leamington is asking for GIFT CARD DONATIONS THROUGH THEIR CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD DRIVE THRU. You can drop off gift cards in denominations of $10, $15, $20 or $25, or can also donated cash to help local families have a better Christmas. The drive-thru will be open Saturday, November 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the top of the ramp at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CHRISTMAS HAMPERS - Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Michael’s Leamington Conference Food Pantry will be doing Christmas Hampers and Individual meals this year. If you know of a family or individual in need please contact us at 226340-7233. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 TWO CREEKS MEETING will be held at Two Creeks under the pavilion at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 5. New members welcome. Membership $5. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE is open Tuesdays only for the time being. Programs and events may change wihtout notice. All programs are offered at NO COST! Kingsville Community Centre follows all COVID_19 guidelines issued by The Windsor Essex County Health Unit. You will be asked to wear a mask, sanitize your hands & observe social distancing of 2m while at the Centre. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Kingsville Community Centre Cafe - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon. Advocacy Services & Community Resource Assistance - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon. Computer Kiosk - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon. Tai Chi - All Ages & Skill Levels - *This is the same wellness program that usually runs on Thursdays. It is being offered on Tuesdays, until further notice 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Device Advice - Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Yarn Social Time - Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Counselling Services with Diane O’Brien - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon, by appointment. Individual Addictions Counselling Services with Dale Richardson by appointment; call or email the Community Centre.
ARE YOU SOMEONE’S Family Groups 790-7739 or com
CONCERNED ABOUT DRINKING? Al-Anon meeting information: 519www.alanonwindsoressex.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519-326-3821.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS NOW BACK IN THE SOUTHPOINT SUN To place your event in the Community Calendar... Phone: 519-398-9098 • Email: sun@southpointsun.ca • or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington SUBMISSIONS NOT GUARANTEED.
The Greater Essex County District School Board is pleased to invite
Grade Eight and Nine Students and Parents to an Information Session about
Leamington District Secondary School’s Grade 9 & 10 Preparatory Program for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Our Preparatory Program is designed to ready students for the content, thinking and rigour of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. An IB education: • is recognized and valued by universities worldwide • works within local and global contexts • explores significant academic content Transportation available from Kingsville, Harrow, Essex, Amherstburg & Wheatley Please join us online for this opportunity to learn more about our Grade 9 & 10 program and course offerings for the 2021-2022 school year.
Tuesday December 1st from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Access to this virtual event and the application are available on our website: https://www.publicboard.ca/school/ldss/Academics/Prep-and-IBDiploma
Applications are due Wednesday December 9th For more information contact I.B. Coordinator Lisa Jeffery 519-326-6191, ext. 51917; lisa.jeffery@publicboard.ca LDSS is an IB World School, authorized to offer the Diploma Programme
