C2 - Wednesday, September 26, 1984 - North Shore News OPENING of Eagle Harbour Community Centre was a day of celebration for everyone. Above, these kids get a close-up look at a Medieval warrior. The brave Colin MacKay of Balmaghie (Colin Hart) fought many battles that afternoon, and he is from the society for Creative Anachronism. Right, Shayna Davies gets an orange heart painted on her cheek, so the entertainment was for young and old alike. Insights into illnes From Page C1 compiled and researched by the two ladies whose refer- ences include medical libraries, College of Physi- cians and Surgeons libraries, B.C. Heart and Lung Association, studies by various drug companies, medical magazines and tex- tbooks. ‘““We_ sifted through to what we thought lay people could understand, instead of medical jargon,’’ Adams ex- plains. The service presently provides 26 files, from topics such as AIDS and arthritis to heart disease and herpes, to strokes and = varicose veins. By January, 10 more files will be added to the repertoire, and Adams says if people have special re quests, they will make an ef fort to get them the informa ion on the desired topic ‘“*Herpes and AIDS are popular topics at the mo- ment, but migraines and en dometriosis are topics that people now want to know more about,” Adams cx plained The tile information discusses the physiology of the condition, the incidence in the population and recent treatments. Some conditions require tests for diagnosis, so information is provided on testing procedures to avoid the fear of the unknown. For example, Adams says ultrasound tests, used in pregnancy to deter- mine the age of the child, or to determine the presence of gall stones, must be taken on a full bladder, and the mate- rial explains all the necessary directions. ‘*Pauients don’t have to be anxious, the material prepares them. They can go through testing more easily They are much more com pliant with a doctor’s treat ment if they’re more knowl edgeable on the subject. And they're af much more ease to ask questions if they Know more on the subject, rather than just making a stab in the dark ."’ Adams says that doctors have been very supportive of the information service, and she stresses that it is not an advisory service, since that 1s the doctor’s job, but rather itis a teaching aid The need tor the service was always present oan Sharon Adam's mind = and her husband Nigel's, but the “TODAY: CLEAN OUT TWS GARAGE! CALL THE NEWS CLASSIFIEDS €& SELL EVERYTHING: 43-6222 wereaa 06 entgrbe onal Wree® idea materialized when the couple heard a radio adver- sement for a similar service San Fransisco. They call- eli the lady and found she was very helpful and en- couraging. After that, Adam’s discussed the idea with her friend Shirley Hammer, and from there the service grew. Each file costs $5 and 1n- quinies can be made to Rain. bew Patient Information Centre, PO. Box 86207, North Vancouver, V7L 438. Canadian and international artists and a handsome line of stationery ensembles. Please yourself, treat a friend and help a child... Buy a UNICEF gift today. Unicef Canada (4) 443 Mount Pleasant Rad., Toronto, Ont. M4S 2L8 Horseshoe Bay 921-8188 rus * for lunch! Fri.,Sat., Sun. B.C., (2 blks behind the Avalon) Oo z a eo to a. ac