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Page 11, News, Wednesday, August 21, 1991 Health It's a Great Feeling Promoting positive sexuality and safer sex is the main objective of the Sexx Facts Hotline presently in service at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. This toll-free hotline -1-800- 667-SEXX (1-800-667-7399) - allows teenagers and adults liv- ing in our region to call with any sex-related questions with- out feeling embarrassed or threatened. Public Health nurses staff the hotline daily between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. At other times a taped mes- sage is available with informa- tion on the Health Unit's birth control and sexually transmit- ted disease(STD) clinics. "We're providing an immedi- ate, accurate source of informa- tion on sexual topics like con- dom use, signs of pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and birth control, said Darlene Binette, program supervisor. "There are still a lot of mis- conceptions about sexual health matters out there." Binette pointed out that many people, especially youth, don't have a confidential source to turn to. "They may go to their doc- tor, but that doctor may also be a family friend or neighbour and they may feel uncomfort- able discussing sexual issues." She also encourages parents to call with questions about their children. "Anyone may call the hot- line with a concern about any- thing from puberty to menopause." The Sexx Facts Hotline has been installed at the Health Unit in response to the high number of unplanned pregnan- cies and high incidence of sex- ually transmitted diseases among the youth of our region. Cases of syphilis have almost doubled. The Health Unit has been active in teaching positive sex- ual behaviors to youth through- out school and community groups for the past fifteen years and provides clinic and coun- selling services. The Sexx Hotline will be a valuable addition in service. All hotline staff are public health or registered nurses who Members of the Minnova have a wide range of experi- [nc., Winston Lake mine ence in dealing with the majori- employee Health and Safety ty of issues, said Binette. Committee recently announced "We can also refer callers to 2 joint union and company ini- different agencies if it is tiative to investigate and required. If they think they are resolve health concerns raised pregnant we can tell them by Minnova employees. where to get a pregnancy test." "We are all concerned for the health and safety of our peo- Among questions asked ple," stated Mine Manager Tom since the hotline started in early Dickson. "We welcome this April were: How is AIDS effort through the Health and transmitted? How do I handle Safety Committee and we want my boyfriend's pressure to have to resolve any health concerns sex? I had unprotected sex - that our employees may have," how do I tell if I picked up an he added. STD, or if I'm pregnant? What The Committee has the full is French kissing? support and encouragement of both the United Steelworkers All calls to the Hotline are confidential, anonymous and free of charge. Even if the oper- ator must connect the call, you will not be billed. medical specialist is currently being selected by the commit- BE WATER SMART. HUNTERS DON'T FLOAT WITHOUT LIFE JACKETS. of America and Minnova. A, Bob and Pauline Woodruff are pleased to ann ounce the safe arrival of their daughter Lindsay Margaret born July 29, 1991 at the Port Arthur General fe si weighing six pounds six ounces. me "eg, We wish to thank Dr. Rohani and the nursing | "ere" -- staff at the McCausland Hospital, Dr. Malloy go> and Dr. De and the nursing staff at the NICU ay me = and regular nursery at the Port Arthur General Hospital. Health concerns at Minnova tee to. look into the matter. The specialist will have complete access to all available data and to the operation. agreement that any recommen- dations from the specialist will be implemented as soon as pos- sible. "While any personal infor- mation will of course be kept confidential, the overall find- ings of these investigations will be open and available to all concerned parties," said Bud McKenzie, Co-Chairman of the Committee. The Minnova Inc., Winston Lake Mine is a 1000 tonne per day zinc-copper mine and employs 160 people. The employees are represented by the United Steelworkers of America. Sizes 7-14 1/2 Price ~ Ladies Shorts B 1/2 Price | Blouses 1/2 Price There is