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In this Issue
Announcements................. 2
Dr. Anne Durcan
Honoured.......................... 3
Dialysis at PEM................ 3
Summer Exposure............. 4
Expansion of the Retinal
Screening Program........... 4
Renal Health Unit News.... 5
Blasts from the Past.......... 6
Brain Boosters ................. 7
Answers............................. 8
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Announcements
T
he NMU welcomes Dr. Ken Hahlweg as our new
Associate Director. Dr. Hahlweg graduated from
the U of M’s Family Medicine Program in 1995 and
was recently the Director of University Health Service
at the Fort Garry Campus. Prior to the University, Dr.
Hahlweg worked in inner-city, rural, remote northern,
hospital, community clinic, hospice, university, and
personal care home settings.
A big welcome back to Monica Achtemichuk.
Monica is the
rehab coordinator for the
Kivillaq rehab
team and has
been on mat
leave for a year.
We are glad to
have Monica
back but sad
to see Bonnie
Tinker (nee
Kirkpatrick) leave us. Bonnie was filling in for Monica
while she was away but will be coming round about
once a month to help out.
Dr. Kurt Jansen and wife, Jessika Huard welcome
baby #2, Logan Kai. Logan was born on July 17th
coming in at 7lbs 12oz. Congratulations Kurt and
Jessika.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ian Whetter and Lisa Stepnuk
on the birth of their first child, a baby boy, Jovan on
June 24th.
And yet another baby boy, Keilan to add to Lori
Thiessen's growing group of grandsons.
Baker Lake summer student, Reesa Simmonds
placed 2nd in the Manitoba Marathon in June 2010.
She also ran the Toronto Marathon on the 17th of
October placing 49th overall and 3rd in gender. There
were over 20,000 racers. Way to go Reesa!
Congratulations to Dr. Kaif Pardhan who was
awarded the Dr. Jack Hildes Award at this year's
Convocation Ceremony held last May.
Starting in June 2010, new to the Island Lake
communities is Dr. Carrie LaFournais. Dr.
LaFournais travelled with us last year as a Family
Medicine Resident.
Also new to the Island Lake communities is Dr.
Nazmun Bhuiyan who began travelling for us also in
June.
Dr. Fondi Boyang, who worked at Percy E. Moore
for many years began travelling to Chemawawin and
Grand Rapids in May of this year.
We say a fond farewell to Dr. Danny Bisson
who, after 2 years in Churchill, left on the 30th of
September. We wish Dr. Bisson all the best.
Sod Turning Ceremony at Percy E. Moore Hospital
C
onstruction of a
new six station
renal health dialysis
unit kicked off on the
9th of September with a
sod turning ceremony.
The unit will be
attached to the Hospital
and will be operated by
the Interlake Regional
Health Authority.
A dialysis unit is also
planned for Berens
River.
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Dr. Anne Durcan Named One of Country's Best
Congratulations Anne, we are so proud of you :-)
CBC News, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A
physician at Winnipeg's Mount Carmel Clinic has been named
one of Canada's top 10 family doctors of 2010.
Anne Durcan earned the recognition from the College of Family
Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for her professional accomplishments,
which include several initiatives aimed at the rural and aboriginal
populations.
Since 1999 she has been one of the coordinators of the Inuit Health
Program of the J. A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit. The unit provides
service to hospitals and 12 nursing stations in northern Manitoba as
well as eight Nunavut health centres.
She has also collaborated with Manitoba’s Office of Rural and
Northern Health in developing ‘Rural Week’, an opportunity for firstyear medical students at the University of Manitoba to get first-hand
exposure to rural and northern medicine.
Durcan, who also mentors students at the WISH Clinic, an inner
city student-run medical clinic, will be presented with the award at a
ceremony at the College of Family Physicians annual Family Medicine
Forum in Vancouver on Oct. 15.
She is also the recipient of the Manitoba Family Physician of the Year
Award for 2010.
Durcan graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1992 and was
certified in family medicine in 1994, following two years of residency
training at Dalhousie University.
Dr. Anne Durcan is the recipient of the
Manitoba Family Physician of the Year Award
as well being named as one of Canada's 2010
family physicians of the year by the College
of Family Physicians of Canada. (Manitoba
College of Family Physicians)
She practiced for two years in Nova Scotia, one year in Rankin
Inlet and for the past 13 years at Mount Carmel Clinic. Each year,
the CFPC presents the Reg L. Perkin Award to one family physician from each province "in recognition of
their exceptional care for patients, meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of communities, and
dedication to research and teaching," states a news release from the College.
Award recipients are nominated by their peers, patients, colleagues, and community leaders.
Grace Spence Retires
As announced in our last Newsletter, Grace Spence of
the Inuit Health Program retired in July after 18 years
with the NMU. Anne Durcan hosted a retirement
party for Grace at her home.
If you would like you can leave a Tribute for Grace at:
http://www.tribbit.com/tribute/1045710.html
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3rd Quarter 2010 Volume 8, No. 3
Summer Exposure
By Rachelle Mousseau, 2010 Summer Med Student who travelled to Garden Hill, Red Sucker Lake,
Berens River, and Little Grand Rapids
W
hat an experience!
It was heartbreaking, motivating, interesting,
shocking...I could go on and on. Dr. McCarthy and
Linda Smrdelj were both wonderful with me. They
taught me about life up North, what their jobs entail
and why they have been doing this for so many
years.
I got to talk to patients and the staff at the nursing
stations as well as learn new clinical skills related to
obstetrics (I had to contain my excitement when I got
to do my first ultrasound!). We even managed to get
some good World Cup conversations/rivalries going
after a long hard day’s work.
The accommodations were almost too nice and
the transport was flawless. I did get teased about
smiling from ear to ear when I got the front seat in
the helicopter from Garden Hill to Red Sucker Lake!
Overall, I think that what I saw was what I expected
and that is difficult to swallow. I definitely got what I
went looking for; a life changing experience.
I’m looking forward to my next trip.
Diabetic Retinal Screening Program Expands
T
he Northern Medical Unit’s
Diabetic Retinal Screening
Program, in partnership with the
Renal Health Chronic Disease
Outreach Program, has increased
retinal screening capacity by training
two new individuals. Kyle and
Rachel Nichols, who are based in
Garden Hill, started their training
on October 13, 2010 and are now
providing this vision-saving service
to clients with diabetes in the Island
Lake area.
In 2006 the Diabetic Retinal
Screening Program started in the
Island Lake area with one nurse
doing the initial setup of the program.
This first Retinal Screener was
then able to help set up a sister
program in the Burntwood and
Learning the ropes are Rachel and Kyle Nichols (R) with client, Geffery
NOR-MAN Regional Health Authorities. Beardy (L)
Recognising that other provinces are
and consistent basis. Considering the rising numbers
using different models whereby local technicians are
of Aboriginals with diabetes and the risk of one out of
trained to provide screening in their own and nearby
every four people living with diabetes having diabetic
communities, the NMU decided to pilot a similar
retinopathy, there is a great need for expanding this
model in an attempt to reach out to more clients and
type of program and ensuring that retinal screening
expand program capacity.
is available on at least an annual basis for those with
With the additional screeners, a new set of retinal
diabetes (http://www.costofblindness.org/media/qascreening equipment based in Garden Hill and less
doc.asp).
travel time to consider, the pair will be able to spend
Please help us welcome Kyle and Rachel to our
more time in the communities on a more frequent
team!
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3rd Quarter 2010 Volume 8, No. 3
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Island Lake Regional Renal Health Program
A Job Well Done - a look at the past year
Renal Health Team, Trip to Old Post, Island Lake L-R Dwayne Koop, Murdo McDougall, Amelita Pajarillo, Evelyn
Zaragosa, Alex MacDouball, Helen Bentie, Crystal Cook, Rachel Nichols, Kyle Nichols, Daniel Aranha
• integrated four excellent new dialysis nurses into the
program allowing the Unit to continue serving the
communities of Island Lake;
• made it possible for community members to continue
to receive their treatments in their home community
while living with family and friends;
• increased the capacity for patients and welcomed more
community members home;
• reorganised medical supplies in the Unit, reducing the
risk for medication errors and decreasing unnecessary
waste;
• implemented a supply management and inventory
system, improved patient care by ensuring availability
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of supplies, and reduced operating costs by preventing
unnecessary waste;
• improved preventative maintenance program and
increased grounds maintenance;
• increased security through a new video monitoring
system;
• operated the Unit to meet and exceed accreditation
standards;
• implemented many new infection control ideas to
increase staff and patient care;
• made a significant difference in patient's and fellow
employee's lives
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3rd Quarter 2010 Volume 8, No. 3
Blasts from the Past
You can find these photos, documentation, and lots more on our 40th Anniversary Website (http://www.
tinyurl.com/nmu-40th). Please send any old photos to [email protected]
Verna Cook and Ann Vandersteen of Percy E. Moore
and Renie Pauanekis of Norway House learn the new
computerised MHSC patient billing system, 1989
Drs. Lisa Lugtig and Mike Deegan, Winter Survival
Workshop, Churchill 1985
Dr. Kay Wotton, 1975
Dr. Jim Carson, 1977
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3rd Quarter 2010 Volume 8, No. 3
Brain Boosters
Answers on Last Page
1. A girl who was just learning to drive went down a
one-way street in the wrong direction, but didn't
break the law. How come?
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2. A traveler arrives in a small town and decides he
wants to get a haircut. According to the manager
of the hotel where he's staying, there are only two
barbershops in town — one on East Street and
one on West Street. The traveler goes to check
out both shops. The East Street barbershop is
a mess, and the barber has the worst haircut
the traveler has ever seen. The West Street
barbershop is neat and clean; its barber's hair
looks as good as a movie star's.
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Which barbershop does the traveler go to for his
haircut, and why?
3. What property do all the words in Group 1 and
none of the words in Group 2 have? hint: Think of
possible suffixes.
Group 1: advance, base, battle, fig, pig
Group 2: proceed, top, fight, fruit, animal
4. Sally, George, and Frank were picking up their
fast-food orders — a burger, a plate of fries, and
a slice of pizza. "Who ordered what?" asked the
man at the counter. George said, "I didn't order
the pizza." The boy who ordered the fries said,
"Oh, I thought you did." That was all the man at
the counter needed to know. Who got each order?
5. Louis would rather have a rendevous than
a meeting. He prefers chocolate mousse to
chocolate pudding. And he likes pasta, but not
noodles.
Which would Louis like better — a kimono or a
bathrobe?
6. The three sentences below sound like they make
sense, but there's something wrong with each one
of them. Read each sentence and tell what's the
matter.
1. This book fills a badly needed gap in your
education.
2. Don't go near the water until you've learned
how to swim.
3. If you get this message, call me right away;
otherwise, don't bother.
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The Course teaches a systematic approach for the
effective assessment and resuscitation of the severely
traumatised patient. The 2 day course consists of:
Upon completion of the course physicians should feel
confident in the concepts and principles of primary
and secondary assessment, establishing management
priorities, initiating resuscitative measures and
demonstrating the practical skills used in the initial
assessment and management of patients with multiple
injuries.
A verification card is provided upon successful
completion of the course and is valid for 4 years from
the date of issue. a student refresher course must then
be taken to maintain ATLS® provider status.
The next advanced Trauma Life Support® Provider/
Refresher Courses will be held:
2010
- November 20th & 21st
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- February 4th & 5th
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- November 18th & 19th
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Answers from Page 6
1. She was walking.
2. The traveler goes to have his hair cut at the
barbershop on East Street. He figures that since
there are only two barbershops in town the East
Street barber must have his hair cut by the West
Street barber and vice versa. So if the traveler
wants to look as good as the West Street barber
(the one with the good haircut), he'd better go to
the man who cuts the West Street barber's hairthe East Street barber.
By the way, the reason the West Street
barbershop is so clean and neat is that it seldom
gets customers.
3. All the words in Group 1 can take the suffix -ment;
none of the words in Group 2 can.
4. George got the burger, Frank got the fries, and
Sally got the pizza. We know George didn't get
the pizza, so he could have gotten the fries or the
burger. But someone else got the fries, so George
had to get the burger. Furthermore, we know that
it was Frank who got the fries, because he is the
only boy in the group besides George. So that
leaves Sally with the pizza.
5. Louis would like a kimono better than a bathrobe.
He prefers things that have names borrowed from
other languages to things that have simple English
names.
6. Answers:
1. No one needs a gap in his or her education.
2. You can't learn how to swim without going into
the water.
3. If the person doesn't get the message, there's
no point in telling her or him not to bother
calling.
New NMU Website
The University has a new look and feel to its
website. See our new site at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/
units/community_health_sciences/departmental_
units/north_medical/index.html
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Northern Medical Unit, A Division of the Department of
Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba
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