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Surger - a necessity or a choice? , By Ruth Kmnendonk Have you ever been persuaded to have surgery without adequate discussion beforehand? Have you ever left the doctor‘s office still wondering what was wrong with you? These were just a few of the concerns discussed at a series of five workshops entitled "Surgery - A Necessity or a Choice?" This exciting health program for women was presented by Halton Dis- trict Women‘s Institute at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown. This unique project was organized originally by the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, with support from the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Canada, and funded by Health and Welfare Canada. Mary Jane Wingfield from Ashgrove WI and Edith Turner from Silver Wood Wl were the workshop facilitators. They did an excellent job of encouraging quesâ€" tions and discussion. Thirty women took part in the program. The main objective was to help women increase their aware ness of their own health care. The first session dealt with "Doc- torfPatient Interviews” Dr. Len Landry spoke on the importance of being asser- tive. Take a list of questions when you visit your doctor and get the answers you require. "Options for Breast Health" was presented by Sandra Kenzie. an RN. who has taught courses on a thorough breast selllexarnination program. The third ses- sion was presented by Iakie Williamson. R.N.. entitled "Knowledge of the Reproductive System." Dr. Debbie Zeni covered the topic of "Surgery - A Necessity or a Choice." Dr, Zeni emphasized the right to a second Opinion if a patient is not satisfied with their diagnosis. The last session dealt with "Consent 7 Rights, Responsibilities, Trust" A putient should keep a personal health record to include dates of operations, pap tests, mammograms. blood tests and results. and dental and optical appoint- ments. This presentation was given by Jean McLean, R.N.. Ruth Kranendonk PRO,Halton District WI With the proceedsflvm rlw (marry. the Hrrltrm Dixrrit‘r Wl presented it L'UHM‘HI m the Hospital xtaflfiir use at llreirfiu'ilily. Pll’lllrl’tl‘li'lllfl lafl In right are Mur)‘ Juno Wingfiela‘frmn lllt’ Asltgrm'e WI, Caroline Harding from Erlm‘ullnnul Se‘l't‘lt‘t't (U Illz‘ Georgetown MemorialHospital. El’t‘ Marlin, Prt’.l'ltlt‘lll, ufllu' Hal!an I)lr\1l'll’l Worm!” '.Institute, and Edith Turer from llw Silver Wand Wl. D_isplay of crafts from recycled goods The Peril: Centre DiXN‘lt'! WI participate-til in Sirut/‘nnl'x (H‘ll Bt'uutltir-unrui mirl Ertt'lrmimerimlAti'ureness Week. The rlwtrrr'fvr the WI dlspluy nft-rttflsar rlit' ( mtrul Secondary School was "Let's Recycle" Crafts manly/ram recycled urru'lr'x im-lurlyd: quilts and woven rrigsfmm blue jean material. gift boxes [rum returned t‘tll‘tl.\'. uml a Christmas treefrrim old L‘mrl hangers: Plt‘lltrl’llli‘fl m nng urr thttt' Tl'ut'lirr'l. PRO. Perth District Wl. Ruth Dill, Garfxlir’ll WI, and Bell: Kullmmt, Humpslyrrd WI. H St C July, Auguxl. Scplumht‘r I‘J‘H I I