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Funded mainly by the Ministry of Health, the project has three months to justify itself, said John The terminal and data base system are linked to the Ontario Ministry of Government Services‘ Leaside Datacentre computer. ICLCIVCU IIIBUIIUCU WUKS A computerized patient information system is Dorothy Norman and given by the York County a on trial at York Central Hospital. Jean Gourlay David Allen. Board of Education of Thornhill checks in “patient” Helen Arm- Once again the House Laurie Lyme" was the Team trophy was won by valedictorian. strong of Newmarket, in Patient Reception aréa. Hospital computer reveals instant data on patients doniigwgtghgggmm Instead of flipping through scores of in- formation cards, receptionists at York Central Hospital can now obtain detailed data on patients at the touch of a button. York Central Hospital is the first hospital in Ontario to implement an experimental computer project which began in May, 1976. Man grabbed, loses $200 A man was grabbed and pushed into a car carrying four men and two females while leaving the Richmond lnn the evening of July 8‘ He was taken to a vacant house where he was assaulted and robbed of $200000 in his wallet. C-2 â€"' THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. July 13, 1977 m-wmâ€"THURS â€"10un4 m mwmspm SAY â€"Wlm pm satâ€"121111490“. Finest Home Furnishings and Antiques Over the pan 100 Your. to pro-om day Pnne 0 Oak 0 Rosewood I Walnut 0 Mahogany and other lurnlture Ol all kinds always on display many 'one ol 3 k-nd' DIECES Large selechon of smalls Yvonne Mary Lewis of Richmond Hill was married to Paul Duncan Thompson of Weston, June 18, at St. Mary’s Anglican Church officiated by Rev Bern Barrett. Puppet Show to Hill Library WThe bride wore a jersey and lace gown and bridesmaids wore tangerine color dresses with chiffon jackets. The bride is in the public relations division of the same company. The couple is now living in Etobicoke. Due to the limitation of space in the auditorium, admission is limityed to 150 children and tickets should be obtained prior to the date of the show The show will be presented by three students operating under a grant from the ministry 0 culture and recreation and the Young Works Program. The puppets, Blossom Possum, Cecil Bear, Professor Groundhop and Little Red Riding Rabbit will entertain children from the age of four at the afternoon performance. Tickets are available in the boys and girls room of the main library. The réception was held at the Richmond Hill Lions Club. The couple received congratulatory telegrams from Hong Kong, England, Vancouver and Elliot Lake. She is the daughter of Mary Lewis, 100 Centre St. W., and has lived in Richmond Hill all her life. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Thompson of Weston and is a marketing of- ficer at Manufacturers Life Insurance. Hill Public Library on Wright Street Wednesday, A pUppet show will be held in the Richmonfl August 3, beginning at 2 pm. mvmaawmmuu Lewis- Thompson hhnmqmvmfi in the hill This means fewer in- formation duplicates and lower costs in staffing. One of the main problems with such a system is the high initial cost. Flint. the hospital’s assistant executive director and project director. If the Ministry of Health decides not to continue with the com- puterization on such a scale, the hospital will turn to mini-computers. The major advantage of such a system is that patient information has to be entered only once and can then be used in all departments. YCAMH "500" cannot estimate the SEVENTEENTH WINNER IN 1977 BUB KENNEDY RICHMOND HILL TOKEN N0. 101 “for women who deserve the best" 14 Levendale Rd. Richmond Hill. 884-4741 1/2 price plus one dollar “There have been a couple of cases where the patient refused to give information if he knew it was going directly into a computer," said M11 Flint. “I guess they were worried about the conâ€" fidentiality of the com- puterized system," cost of the system at this point because we are in an experimental stage and we use free-time on the main computer now," said Mr. Flint. “There are studies and evaluations being done to determine how well the project is meeting its objectives“. Each patient entering the hospital is given a central admission number under which all the information about that patient is filed. As a ~ protective measure, information will be given by the computer only to people with the proper code numbers. Not as much time is spent filling out forms and past information about a patient is all filed Display screens above a typewriter show in- formation about an in- dividual shortly after the code number is given. 22 Prospect St., Newmarket TWO LOCATIONS 10350 Yonge St., Lower Level, Richmond Hill 8844 133 832-1384 887-5245 297-3633 SPECIAL CLINICS Free and confidential information. advice, diagnosis and treatment * FAMILY PLANNING * * BIRTH CONTROL * * VENEREAL DISEASES * York Regional Health Unit 7-9 pm. Wed. 445 pm. Thurs. 9-12 noon Tues. 7-9 pm. Wed. Fri. Morn. By appointment AND “I‘m an optimist and believe the Ministry will become aware of the: benefits of modern computer technology especially to keep track of the masses of information which keep expanding," he said. If the program is successful, it will only be the beginning of a chain of computerization to im- prove patient care at York Central Hospital and could bring about a great many changes in hospital operations throughout the province. It seems inevitable that computerization will become standard for hospitals in the future but it is hard to convince people to change. At the outset of the operation, it was proposed that the com- puterization of a phar- macy stage should be implemented by July 1, but the Ministry of Health does not want to invest any more money until the present system of Registration and Admissions is justified financially, as a working unit. said Mr. Flint. in the central registry making it easier for the staff to find. 895-451 1 887-5843 832-1 296 Photo by How 227 students graduate Excitement ran high among the 221 Grade 8 graduates of Crosby Heights Senior Public School recently as they collected their cer- tificates marking the end of their elementary school days. 0n the platform to greet the young graduates were the three principals, past and present, of Crosby, Eldon Gooding (1957- 1973), Dr. Peter Ross (1973-1977) and Kel Tonner ALL AGES: BABIES. CHILDREN AND ADULTS v ONE SITTING PER SUBJECT 0 ADDITIONAL SUBJECTSâ€"GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS IN SAME FAMILY-$100 PER SUBJECT ' NO PROOFSâ€"CHOOSE FROM FINISHED PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS (POSES-OUR SEA LECTION] 0 YOU MAY SELECT ADDITIONAL PORTRAITS OFFERED AT REASONABLE PRICES GUARANTEED COMPLETE SATISFAC» TION OR MONEV CHEERFULLY REFUNDED NO HANDLING CHARGES. We made Vickie Phillips’ portrait when she was six months old for a mere 88¢. This year we made another professional quality portrait of her for exactly the same price. JULY 88c Then K-MART HILLCREST MALL 1969 “rip-off artists”! Here are things you can do to protect yourself. PHOTOGRAPHER ON DUTY Tues. thru Sat. 10-8 Homeowners: All Toronto K marts EXCEPT Oakville If you are conStdenng home reparrs: 0 Do not let someone talk y0u tnto dorng work you weren t planntng to have done. 0 Always obtain estimates from several rehable firms. 0 Insist that all detarls be written into the contract before you signâ€"including the type and amount of work to be done. any extras, and the total cost. 0 Keep the down payment to an absolute mlnrmum. 0 Never pay in full untrl the work IS frnlshed to your complete satisfactron. o If frnancrng IS necessary. arrange It yourself wuth a bank or reputable finance company. In addition. your Provincial government wants you to kn0w what your rights are under the Consumer Protection and Business Practices Acts. 0 The Consumer Protection Act allows you to cancel any contract. to be performed and paid for in the future and Signed Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 12 13 14 15 16 9350 YUNGE ST., RICHMOND HILL Olympic House and received by captains Elizabeth Wiggins and Paul Harrietha. After the certificates were presented in- dividually to all graduates, the school band, under the direction of Jim Morrison played several selections. The top 10 academic students for the year were Laurie Lynden, Avis Maher, Jennifer Lord, Lorraine Sharpe, Debbie Murray, Susan Beattie, 'I‘racy Porter, Barbara Sculthorp, Brad Limpert and Jennifer Downie. 88c Now NOW Presentation of the certificates for the most improvement was made to Gary Loman, Patti Burch and Dennis deAngelis. Winners of the E. F. Gooding Award, for all- round proficiency in academic subjects, participation in and contribution to the sports and social programs of the school. were Peter Anagnostopoulos and Jill Harris. With the heat of summer upon us it's important to make sure your hair is in tip-top condition. 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A Citizenship Officer will be present to rake applications for citizenship and answer enquiries. CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS ENQUIRIES Province of Ontario Store hours: Mon., Tues.. Sat. 9:30 am. to 5:30 pm Wed.. Thurs. Fri. 9:30 am. to 9:30 pm William Davis Premier