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A tip of the cap for Nursing Week
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May 10, 2008
Halton Region is celebrating nurses for National Nursing Week next week.

Nurses play an integral role in providing public and regional health services, said Regional Chair Gary Carr.

"I'd like to thank our nurses for their hard work and commitment to improving the health of Halton residents," he said.

The Region's nurses assist individuals of all ages, including those in long-term care homes. They collaborate with members of the health care team to meet the needs of residents, protect their privacy and confidentiality rights and provide residents with around-the-clock care.

"Long-term care nurses display leadership through their roles as advocates for residents," said Halton Commissioner of Social and Community Services Adelina Urbanski.

Nurses working for the Halton Region Health Department and the department of Social and Community Services also:

  • Give information to women before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Provide parents with support to promote their child's healthy growth and development and feel confident as parents.

  • Provide consultation and support to schools and community agencies working with children and youths to promote healthy growth and development and reduce risky behaviours.

  • Offer information and advice on immunization, travel health, sexual health, communicable diseases and infection control.

  • Investigate outbreaks of communicable diseases.

  • Provide consultation and support for positive mental health for clients in schools and the community.

  • Promote healthy lifestyles in the community and workplaces.

    To learn more about services provided by nurses in Halton call 905- 825-6000 or visit www.halton.ca.

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