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16 - "WEEKEND STAR" * FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001 Health Before Pregnancy Is message of campaign Weekdays $47 Weekends $60 "Health Before Pregnancy Makes a Difference" is the message Durham Region Health Department is promoting to anyone planning a baby in the near future. Throughout the month of June, the Health Department will launch a public awareness campaign to reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle now to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby. "We're very pleased to have the sup- port of Durham Regional Council and other area municipalities in proclaiming June as Health Before Pregnancy month" said Darcie Ritzel, a public health nurse - with the Health Department. "Such support helps to focus attention on the importance of a healthy lifestyle especially if a baby is in your future." In addition to Durham Regional Council, the cities of Oshawa and Pickering, the towns of Ajax and Whitby and the Townships of ~ Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge have all pro- Opening this Summer... Wairereery'ss ron Ashburn Road - { low the SIONS 5 ) 905.649.6212 « rom Port Por y: 905.985.8390 www. golfoalkridee.com presented by Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation and the Rotary Club of Uxbridge June 23, 2001 at 6:30pm Elgin Park, Main St, Sout, Ubi Local Support Act "Playing "Hot Air" HARING AR LEONG a AA Va¥ aTa¥avav,y mi Va ta¥a¥av,v | claimed June as Health Before Pregnancy month. : As part of the public awareness cam- paign, the Health Department will contin- ue to promote the booklet "Health Before Pregnancy Makes a Difference". 1-800-565-6365 AYE) SOY Tale 905-686-0555 [rr ---------- ier py pea oa) 0 N bd "l Of }) Rs 4s | Nl ] SEE ---- B # Af » A AA ATATA'A » PAAR Yala' RAF a's' » Developed in 2000 by Health Department staff, the booklet provides important information for both men and women who are considering becoming parents. "Both men and women will find that answers to commonly asked questions are easily found in the booklet," said Ms Ritzel. : Information in the booklet includes checklists, activities that both partners can do and a community guide of supports and resources that can be accessed if needed. Throughout the month of june, ads will be aired on radio and TV and placed in newspapers and on GO trains. The cam- paign will focus on four key messages that include: the importance of nutrition, including folic acid supplements; avoiding alcohol, tobacco and drugs; establishing a healthy weight; and establishing a circle of support. To obtain a free copy of the booklet Health Before Pregnancy Makes a Difference or for more information on the Health Before Pregnancy campaign, please call Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729, ext. 2174. WEEN pi CARETTE 905-706-2720 RARAFA AA FIUOTON FAIA vv EA -- ito MY YY WAVY YVR » FY VS 8