Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Hospital restricts visitors due to COVID surge
LEAMINGTON – With cases of COVID-19 increasing rapidly in the community, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has implemented a ‘no visitors’ policy with only limited exceptions, which came into effect on December 30, 2021. According to a news release issued last week, this action is being taken out of extreme caution for the safety of both patients and staff. “This was not an easy decision, and ESHC can appreciate this will cause anxiety and stress for our patients and their loved ones,” said the statement. “However, it was necessary as COVID cases rise in Ontario. As you know, ease of spread, climbing transmission rates, and increased positive rates for tests, are putting unprecedented pressure on capacity within the system.” ESHC has introduced limited exceptions to their no visitor policy: • One visit by one visitor to a patient who is actively dying.
• One support person for a woman in labour. • One parent/guardian of an ill newborn, child or youth. • One support person per patient with dementia/cognitive impairment. ESHC utilizes medical translation services, but a translator will be allowed in only if necessary. “ESHC remains committed to patient and family-centered care and will make every effort to ensure that the needs of patients and families are met while these temporary measures are in place,” the statement said. “We pledge to support family presence to ensure the emotional wellbeing of patients by allowing alternative options to in-person visitation with our Virtual Visit Program.” Anyone who has specific questions about this temporary measure, including the policy on dropping off personal items, should visit: https://www. erieshoreshealthcare.ca/visitorhours.
LIONS CLUB DONATES TO SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON – The Leamington Lions Club recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to the Leamington Salvation Army. Lions Club members raised the funds by working bingos at Chances Gaming Lounge. From left to right are Lion Bruce Medcalf, Lion Larry
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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Husband, Father and Grandfather
BABY BACK RIBS $10 WITH 1 S I D E
Wayne Steingart
September 12, 1953 - January 11, 2018
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Forever missed and loved. Wendy, Wayne Jr., Kristy, Jessy, Hailey and Lincoln
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Peggy Mae HillMan January 4, 2021
We missed you today, we will miss you tomorrow, Tears in our eyes, and hearts full of sorrow. We hold on to the memories of the great times we had, We grieve for what we lost, but are grateful for what we had. Larry and Family
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Harrison, Lion President Steve Lashmar, Major Ron Wickens of the Salvation Army, and Lion Dave Dillion. Submitted photo
A Note of Thanks
The Kingsville Goodfellows Wish to thank everyone who donated food, money, toys, etc. to help fill the baskets for the Goodfellows at Christmas time. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who gave hours of their time, packing and assisting in distribution of the baskets, etc. Special thanks to Kingsville District High, Kingsville Public and Jack Miner Public Schools for their food drives. And to local businesses for posting flyers and collecting toys.
Happy New Year To Each and Every One of You!
