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Press Release

May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada, and it’s the perfect time to learn about the valuable contributions physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants make to the health and well-being of Canadians. 

Whether it’s helping an older adult to gain strength to remain living independently, or returning someone to health following an injury, physiotherapists at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) are here to help.

At WDMH, three physiotherapists and two physiotherapist assistants provide a variety of services to inpatients and outpatients. 

For example, weekly classes for Continuing Care patients help ensure continued mobility and balance. 

Physiotherapy at the bedside can help stroke patients regain their strength. 

Outpatient programs offer services to the community such as weekly hip and knee clinics for those who have had replacement surgery. 

The overall goal is to restore, maintain and maximize strength, function, movement and overall well-being.

“Physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistants are a key part of WDMH’s health care team,” said Cholly Boland, CEO. 

“They combine in-depth knowledge about how the body works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to care for our patients.”

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The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s lock team at Iroquois was selected as the recipient of the President’s Safety Award for 2014. 

The award aims to raise awareness of workplace health and safety requirements and encourage, recognize and celebrate work teams who make significant contributions to improve our safety performance at the SLSMC.

“The Iroquois team’s efforts are commendable” said Terence Bowles, President and CEO of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC). 

“The team completed 215 safety interventions during the year, out of a total of 1,500 interventions completed within the SLSMC. Team members were responsible for a number of innovations, including devising a mechanism for the deployment of an oil containment boom, and a jib used to bring material down safely in the cable gallery. These innovations underscore the staff’s commitment to reviewing and improving critical tasks. When combined with their consistent efforts to keep their shop and work areas clean, and their widespread participation in safety inspections and interventions, one can understand how the Iroquois team has completed 21 years without a lost time injury.”

Over 227,000 jobs and $35 billion in economic activity are supported by the movement of goods within the Great Lakes-Seaway System.

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Fundraising for the Galop Canal Revitalization Project is moving full steam ahead this June beginning with a sightseeing cruise aboard the Sea Fox II on June 10th.

The two hour cruise, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. will depart from Morrisburg and cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Passengers will be treated to dinner from the Basket Case Café as well as a live auction, live entertainment, a cash bar and prize draws. 

 Owners of the Basket Case Café, Carl McIntyre and Hanna Rycroft, “try to set an example for the community to get involved,” said McIntyre. “I believe the whole community should benefit.”

Rycroft said she gets involved “because it’s a really good cause. It’s important that we do something to get the tourism.”

“It’s a great way to have two fun-filled hours and to do something good,” she said. “Our goal is to raise at least $4,000.” 

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