Regarding Phyllis Hodge's message on The Health Line, a 24 hour consumner
health information line, the correct telephone number is now:
Administration: 403 427 7772
Health Messages: 403 427 4635


Cynthia Smith
Director
Alberta Centre for Well-Being
11759 Groat Rd.
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6
ph. 403 427 8008 Fax 403 455 2092
"Supporting practitioners to improve the health and quality of life of
Albertans through physical activity."

>>> phodges <[log in to unmask]> 08/02/98 05:28PM >>>
The Health Line in Edmonton provides 3-7 minute taped messages on a wide
range of topics, ranging from sexuality to birth control to parenting. It
has been operating since 1986 with close to 500 tapes.

Although I cannot reliably quote recent statistics, at one time it
received over 5000 calls per month. Consistently, in most cities across
the world that have similar systems, the most popular topics have been
masturbation and female or male sexual response, though many others
receive very high use.

In evaluation surveys, users reported that the information they gained on
the Health-Line helped them to use the health system more effectively and
to make health behavior changes.

For more information, you could call the Alberta Centre for Well-Being at
403-453-8692.