DID YOU KNOW ?
Women get hernias too! Every week there are an average of ten women here at Shouldice Hospital for surgery. Most of them are here for repair of inguinal hernias but many need help to repair an old incision from a cesarian section delivery or some other operation. Women also account for many of the umbilical hernias we repair. When an indirect inguinal hernia occurs in a female the path of the hernia is along the "Canal of Nuk", known as the inguinal canal in males.
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Humorous Quote
"It is a well known fact that male hernia patients should do no housework for at least six years post-operatively"
Enn Jomm
Surgeon & Philosopher
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Shouldice Fact Sheet
1. Shouldice Hospital was founded in 1945 by Dr. Edward Earle Shouldice.
2. 11 Full time surgeons perform over 7,000 herniorrhaphies each year.
3. The hospital is fully licensed and inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The Doctors are licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. U.S. Board Approval.
4. The average chance of hernia recurrence after repair at Shouldice is less that 1%.
5. North American average inguinal hernia recurrence rates are reported at more than 10%.
6. Hernia patients from over 80 countries have been treated at Shouldice.
7. Local anaesthetic & pre-op sedation are all that's needed in most Shouldice operations.
8. Patients return to work in an average of 8 days after an operation at Shouldice. Many start work right away.
9. Direct and indirect inguinal, femoral, incisional, umbilical, epigastric and spigelian hernias are repaired at Shouldice.
10. The largest annual Shouldice patient reunion to date included 1,500 patients.
11. Shouldice Hernia Centre employs 170 people. The average length of employment is 12.5 years.
12. The hospital is equipped with 5 operating theatres and 89 hospital beds dedicated exclusively to the repair of abdominal wall hernias.
13. Shouldice Hospital has been featured as an example of excellence in a Harvard Business School case study as part of the MBA curriculum there since 1983.
14. The Shouldice property consists of 30 landscaped acres: 23 acres for the Shouldice Hospital and 7 acres for Glynnwood retirement community.
15. "The patient's welfare is our responsibility".
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Shouldice Hernia Centre
Phone: 1-800-29l-775O
Fax: 1-905-889-4216
Internet Web Site:
www.shouldice.com
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International Hernia Conference
On June 15, 2000, a reception, celebrating the inaugural joint meeting of the American Hernia Society and the European Hernia Society was held in Canada at Shouldice Hospital. Over 400 visitors attended the event from around the world.
Shouldice is considered to be the "mecca" of external abdominal wall hernia repair. The reception provided a first hand opportunity for the visitors, most of them specializing in abdominal wall surgery, to see how patient care is handled at Shouldice Hospital.
Scientific papers regarding a variety of hernia repair techniques were presented for discussions, during the conference which lasted three days. Dr. Chan currently on staff at Shouldice were among those who prepared and presented scientific material.
The Shouldice technique, as performed at Shouldice Hospital, is acknowledged to be a proven "gold standard". It is safe, effective and time tested. After more than 260,000 operations and fifty-five years of experience Shouldice Hospital maintains its position as a world leader in the field of hernia repair. (Imagine a field of hernia repairs!)
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Surgeons attending the international hernia conference came from: Japan, Australia, Israel, Turkey, Lithuania, Russia, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Denmark, England, Scotland, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, France, Chile, Romania, Austria, India, Poland, Greece, Holland, Finland, Peru, USA.
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New Movies Filmed at Shouldice
Shouldice was the location of choice for Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus who filmed his new movie "DOC" due for release this fall. Alan Alda, Eugene Levy and Steve Weber also filmed on location at Shouldice for their new movie called " Clubland".
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"Snack Time" - Coconut Banana Cream Pie
1 1/3 cups coconut
2/3 cup oats (uncooked)
5 tbsp butter
3 cups milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
3 large egg yolks
½ cup + 2 tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla
3 banana
½ cup whipping cream
toasted sliced almonds for garnish
In a 9-inch pie plate mix coconut, oats & 3 tbsp soft butter. Press onto bottom & sides of pie plate. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. In a saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolk, ½ cup of sugar & remaining 2 tbsp butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, add vanilla. Line pie crust with sliced bananas. Pour custard over bananas. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
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Glynnwood Retirement Residence Changes Hands
In 1981 the Children of Dr. Edward Earle Shouldice began a project to develop a community in which elderly people could retire and continue the gracious manner of living to which they had become accustomed as they matured.
Glynnwood was built to include 200 independent suites, as well as facilities for formal dining, special events, billiards, crafts, and personal fulfillment such as a library and small chapel.
The concept was based on the need for companionship from peers and the need for vitality in the lives of those who's spouse had passed on. It required a management philosophy built on respect for all who worked or lived there and the realization that dignity is a core value in the process of delivering service to people.
Mrs. W. H. Urquhart became the president of Glynnwood and was supported by her brother, Dr. Byrnes Shouldice, and a team of dedicated staff. Together they molded what became the premier retirement residence in Canada.
The property includes 7 acres, landscaped by Glynnwood maintenance staff, a fish pond, the environs of which are inhabited by red fox, deer, raccoons, great blue heron, Canada geese and more. A putting green and private gardens for the green thumbs in the house are also on the property.
For nineteen years Glynnwood was a part of the Shouldice Management portfolio and contributed to the environment that Shouldice patients know today. During the past 5 years spouses of Shouldice Hospital patients traveling from afar could stay in Glynnwood guest suites during their spouses recovery from surgery. This practice was curtailed when popular demand for residential suites became too large and the guest suites were needed for full time Glynnwood residents.
On June 29th of this year, Glynnwood, seen as a jewel within the industry, changes hands. The lifestyles corporation, a company focused on retirement living, wanted a "flagship" residence for their company which as residences across Canada. An offer to purchase Glynnwood was made and, after much consideration, was finally accepted. Our best wishes to the future of Glynnwood and all who work and live there.
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