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stouffville suntribune thursday dec 112003 19 pharmacists feeling crunch from page 1 health care can be delivered to patients more efficiently he believes pharmacists can take a preventative role counselling patients on subjects such as nutrition and ele ments of good health stress reduction and exercise people who come in to the pharmacy can be advised whether they need an overthecounter medication whether they should see a physician or even whether they should go to the nearest hospital emergency department mrwassefsaid physicians are now referring patients to pharmacists for longterm followup treatment which makes the ther apy more costeffective pharmacists are doing this all over ontario he said rob croxall pharmacist at ida drug store on main street in stouffville noted in recent years we probably have more people looking to selfmedicate rather than going to a doctor more and more people have come into his pharmacy asking if they should see a doctor for their symptoms or ailments he has assisted patients who have had difficulty find ing a doctor more people are talking to him about health- related concerns although pharmacists have historically always advised patients on whether they should take overthecounter medications mr croxall said they find themselves being asked for advice more often because of the difficulty of finding a family physician or long waiting times for appointments sdss student artists run show at gallery the winter art show season hasarrived for grade 12 artists at stouffville district secondary school who work under the direction of art teacher catherine chartrarid the annual student art show opens sunday from 1 to 3 pjn and continues until jan 4 at the latcham gallery 6240 main st stouffville the show includes photography sculpture paintings and computergenerated images which students have worked on since september they explore themes inspired by mathematical studies children personal perceptions and christianity as well as creating their own works the students learn what has to be done behind the scenes to put on and advertise an art exhibition theyve designed the layout of the exhibition installed their creations created invitations and advertising and planned the reception i the exhibition is sponsored by giles chevrolet oldsmobile and bill houston ford ltd the stouffville lions club provided awards for outstanding works for more information call the gallery at 9056408954 51 1 1 loose rugs br0adl00m upholstery 3m scotchquard 8526711 register today for 2004 classes hairstyling program full time esthetics programs part time evenings wwwvisionsacademycom 86 main st s newmarket 90583646 1 6 inserts for thursday dec 11 2003 shoppers drug mart loblaws canadian tire sears the bay food basics ap dominion price chopper white rose coast mountian sports the bay beauty canadian tire future shop best biiy zellers home depot sobeys staples business depot blacksphotography national sports scotties skis boards- mm meat shops toys r us japan camera the era banner henrys cameras michaels personal edge cbioped rogers pier one mdg computers iga kings kitchen anthony medland national sedan the clothing outlet vlb trading sport mart dell computers marks work wearhouse todays homes a c vn d l e l i g h t m e m o r i a l s e r v i c e wmmm light in the arkness rb mmm to celebrate christmas for those who are experiencing grief no one delivers results like we do to find out more about how to reach your target make and get the same great response from your flyer distributions as these cus tomers call us today selected areas onfy stifftribune 9052948244 through music scriptures meditations and prayers a service of reflection for those who have experienced loss and findit hard to be part of festive celebrations monday dec 15 2003 700 pm at chapel ridge funeral home 8911 woodbine avenue markham on l3r 5g1 3 lights north of hwy 7 chapel y juase funeral- home and voltmteers from ickalrcjfurchesand tjtomnity refreshments will beservea following the service a caring part of our community my new years resolution for 2004 i want to stop smoking i want good health i want to ihe longer i dont want to stand outside and do this thing anymore i want my life without this monkey on my back i want to do something good for myself in 2004 1 hare tried and failed in the past i will call positive change ifypnotherapy and enroll in one of their january or february group sessions i win then be finished with tobacco cau 9057273777 and be done with tt positive change hypnotherapy aurora 9057273777 oshawa 9055714877 j asthma we can help call the lung association lung association your one stop car shoo 7537 woodbine ave markham 9054759902 after hours 4168919902 2 a a jta main office 195 main st south newmarket criminal law family law warren skinner barrister solicitor in practice since 1986 stouffville office hours now available 9058954571 9058302367 24 hour mobile