Don’t take money or
valuables to hospital

Warning comes after several thefts at Lions

DUE to a number of
thefts from within
Lions Gate Hospital
recently, the North
Skore Health Region
is reminding patients
and visitors to take
precautions with their
valuables and personal
belongings when in
the facility.

The thefts, imainly from
patients receiving treatment
at LGH, have led the Health
Region to increase awareness
of the issue within the com-
munity and among. staff.
Patients and visitors are
reminded of the following
when in the facility or any
building with high pedestrian
traffic:

B never leave a wallet, purse,
keys or other valuables unat-

tended at any time;

@ do not piace a wailet, purse
or other valuables in a locker
or cupboard that does nor
have a secure lock;

$8 do not place a purse, jack-
et, pack or other item on a
chair or hanger and walk
away — even for a few sec-
onds;

@ if being admitted to the
hospital, even if just fora few
hours, people are encouraged
to leave valuables with «
trusted relative or friend
rather than in an unattended
cupboard or bedside drawer.
This includes keys to the per-
son's home.

A secure safe is also avail-
able for patients to use dur-
ing their stay if requested.
This is a service of particular
value to Emergency patients
who may not have made
arrangements with a relative
or friend prior to admittance.

SEVENTH ANNUAL

An average of 160,000
people (excluding staff) enter
the hospital every year, yet
there were fewer than 50
incidents reported last year.

A series of notices remind-
ing patients and visitors to
take care of their belongings
while in’ the hospital are
being placed throughout the
building. Hospital security
will continue to closely mon-

itor patient areas, and staff

has been advised to report
any unusual or suspicious
activity inmediately.

The
photo ID for all North Shore
Health Region staff should
also assist in reducing inci-
denis.

The photo cards identify
the staff member, their posi-
tion and role within) the
region, and are being phased
in over the course of the next
few weeks.

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May 30, 1999

introduction of

SUNDAYS

Nar-Anon: Family groups
offering supportive conti-
dential meetings for family
and friends) of drug
addicts. Meets every
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday, 5:30 and 7 p.m.,
The Alano Club, 176 E.
2nd St. N.V. Info: 878-
8344.

MONDAYS
Drop-in Progressive Crib
Tournaments: Mondays at
7:30 p.m. sharp, Eagles
Lounge, 180 W. 3rd St.
Fun games. Singles wel-
come. $4. All money raised
goes to charity. Info: 988-
9073.

The Cisnsmen Pipe and

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Drums: Meets — every
Monday at 7 p.m. at the
J.P. Feil Armoury in
Mahon Park, N.V. Info:
988-8038.

Breast
group,

Bosom Buddies:
cancer = support

meets the last Monday of

the month ar 7:30 p.m.,
Delbrook Church, 555 W.
Windsor. Guest speakers.
Evervone welcome. Info:
987-0396.

Co-Dependents
Anonymous: Meets every
Monday, 7:30 p.m., St.
Martin's Anglican Chareh,

195 E. Windsor. For peo-
ple in search of healthy
relationships. Info: 984-
7430.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds
Sensibly  mects — every
Monday froni 7-8 p.m. in
the Mt. Seymour Parkway
area. New members wel-
come: For information:
929-1358.

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