HOSPITAL INENRMATION.
‘TO ALL RESIDENTS IN AND AROUND CASSIAR

_ In order for us to serve you all efficiently we do
earnestly request your co- operation. We understand that
emergencies do happen at any time and there is a Nurse on
duty at all times to help you.

HOWEVER we do request that if yeu-do not have an
INFORMATION SHEET at home, please ask for one at the
Hospital.

PLEASE ALWAYS HAVE MONEY AVAILABLE FOR:
DRUGS, X-RAYS, SUTUPES, ETC,

Re the se Room Facilities: As this space is limited
will only those people wanting to see the Doctor come in
to sit down.

To Mothers who have young children, please try and only

bring the sick child, and unless it is an emergency
please come in the afternoon.

This also applies to women coming for their pre-natal
checks. Please arrange for someone to care for your
children while you visit the Doctor.

If you find it necessary to come in the morning, please
telephone if possible. Asbestosis examinations are done
on a Tuesday and Thursday morning and most days we have
new hires and the Doctor is usually occupied with these
until 10:30 a.m.

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES - Mrs. Molly Kutsche is no longer
the Public Health Nurse for Cassiar and a new appointment
will probably not be made until the Fall. - Parents who
require immunisations for their infants are requested to
bring them to the Hospital - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday afternoons only, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. e Fort Nelson Public Health Nurse will continue
to visit the School periodically. Any School. children
requirines records are advised to write directly to Miss
Edith Clark, Public Health Nurse, Fort Nelson, B.C.

We do not have any Immunisation records here.

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The Hospital Staff welcome Dr. Alex Ganora and his
wife, Sandra, to Cassiar for the month of June while Dr.
Niedermayer, Carol and Scott are on holiday in Alaska,

_Southern Alberta and B.C. Dr. and Mrs. Ganora are from
Australia, but have lived a year in Vancouver and are
hoping to travel and work across Canada and then on to
Europe, before returning "Down Under".

To all of you, we wish a very happy month.

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Happiness is having Mary Elhorn and Hine Robichaud
back with us again to relieve while other lucky people
go on vacation. Happy holidays everyone.

We also welcome Joan Nuttall who is helping us all
with various tasks duri ing our busy summer months.

Iwo of the Hospital Staff have recently been able to
take advantage of Special Courses arranged in Vancouver -
for Hospitals of this type, where the Nurses are required
to perform many varied duties, not included in Training.

Anne Connoliy successfully completed a Hearing Test
program arranged by the Workmen's Compensation Board in
April, and Lillian Kamlah also studied success fully at an
X-Ray Course. at the British Columbia Institute of Tech-
nology, in May.

Both Anne and Lil enjoyed these interesting courses
and are now able to pass on their knowledge to the other
Nurses, who in turn will probably all have the opportun-
ity to attend these Courses.

Anne and her son P.J. Connolly have just returned
from Vancouver, where they attended Mary's Graduation
Ceremonies.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS FROM CASSIAR AND |
DISTRICT WHO HAVE RECENTLY GRADUATED AND BEST WISHES FOR
YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS :

CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYER OR THE WCB FOR A COPY OF THE WCB
HANDBOOK FOR WORKMEN,

TO PRESENT A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

When you receive an application (Form 6) from the WCB -
answer all questions and mail promptly to the WCB.

Your Best Safety Tool
It's not just the hard hat, the specs and the glove
That bring you home safe to the family you love.
The guard on the grinder, the chain on the hose,
The safety-load, the foul-weather clothes,
The latch on the load hook, the outrigger block,
Emergency wheel brakes and the standard wheel chock,
The safety valve feature on high pressure tanks,
The cave-in protection on vertical banks.
The well-installed belt guard, the safety-toe shoes ;
The fire extinguisher ready to use,
The seat belt that holds you inside of your car,
The road signs of safety, wherever you are -
These things are mere tools, like a carpenter's plane;
They won't produce safety, or minimize pain.
Your health and your safety depend upon you:
On whether you think about things that you do.
So think before acting: make thinking a rule.
Make use of your brain....YOUR BEST SAFETY TOOL !!!

Don't be a Rubbernecker

According to the National Safety Council, curiosity
seekers, in literally hundreds of cases, have made a bad
situation worse at the scene of an accident by causing
more mishaps - braking suddenly, parking unsafely, or
walking around acting like a professional trying to help.

Many times onlookers themselves are hurt by the
misfortune they are gawking -at. An accident scene is a
dangerous place for a curious onlooker to tarry. The
sooner you can get away, the safer you'll be.

Still, there may be times when you can of be genu-
ine assistance and perhaps save a life. It's important
to judge when to help and to know what to do. ‘Too many
variables make it difficult to set hard and fast rules,
but experts agree on this general advice:

1. If you are first at the scene, .park carefully, well
away from traffic, and do what you can to help. If
you're trained in first aid, treat the injured to the
best of your ability. [If you're sure you can do so
without compounding injuries, or if there is likeli-
hood of a fire, remove the victims as far as practic-
able from the vehicles. If you can do nothing else
drive to a telephone and ask the operator to put vou
in touch with the nearest police command.

ren.

Ee If you're at the scene wher the professionals arrive,

get out of their way, offer to help, and obey their
instructions.

3. If you come upon an accident that already has emerg-
ency personnel at the scene, keep moving. Slow down
so you have instant control of your car, but don't
stop to gape. Mentally put yourself in the victim's
place.

4. If you hear about an accident, on the radio for
example, avoid the area. By the time you hear the
news, the officials will already have taken charge
and there'll be nothing you can do to help. Going
there just -for curiosity's sake will do more harm
than good - and you may be ante the losers!

NOTICE TO WORKERS
TO PREVENT INJURIES
Use all safety devices and comply with all Accident Pre-
vention Regulations. If there are any conditions which

appear to be dangerous, notify your employer, your Safety
Committee representative or the WCB. -

IF INJURED

Get First Aid immediately even for slight injuries.
Report to the First Aid Attendant if one is available.
Notify your employer of the injury as soon as practicable

giving time, place and other particulars.

If medical attention is required you are entitled to
choose your. own physician, chiropractor, dentist, naturo-
pathic physician, or podiatrist. Do not change your
medical peqcesticnet ss without consent of the WCB.

IF "ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED

The WCB maintains a Claims Service for workers and empl-
oyers at its offices. If you need assistance in filing
your claim or information on benefits and appeal pro-
cedures contact the WCB Claims Service office nearest
you or write to 5255 Heather Street, Vancouver, B.C.

V5Z 3L8.

The office of Compensation Consultant, independent of the
WCB, has been established by the Provincial Government.
Any worker having a problem with a claim and wishing the
advice or assistance of the Compensation Consultant or
his staff should write to 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver,
B.C. V6B 1X4.

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