Tuesday March 11 / 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: The VON Caregiver Education Series 2008 is gearing up. Have you got a family member or friends with a long-term health condition? This series is just for you.

Guest: Jennifer Luymes, Co-ordinator of Volunteers, VON Hamilton. 905.523.1055 x401

12:20: According the newly released study, Gambling Myths in Ontario, 43 per cent of Ontarians believe at least one gambling myth or misperception. The Responsible Gambling Council’s survey also showed that 11 per cent of people in Ontario believe that gambling can be a good way to get rich. March is Problem Gambling Prevention Month.
Guest: Paula Antoniazzi, Program Director for Responsible Gambling Council.

12:35: A new study led by York University researchers reveals that a staggering number of Canadians working in long-term care facilities suffer violence on the job.The study found that 43 percent of personal support workers endure physical violence at work on a daily basis, while another quarter face such violence every week. Most are women, and many are immigrants or from marginalized racial groups.
Guest: Professor Hugh Armstrong, study co-researcher from the Department of Sociology, Carleton University. (613) 520-2600, ext. 1890.

12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton