Health

Flato makes largest donation in Ross Memorial’s history
$3 million dollars will support the digital transformation of patient care and enhancement of services
Ross Memorial Hospital officials announced today that FLATO Developments is donating $3 million dollars to support the digital transformation of patient care and enhancement of services at the Lindsay hospital.

Book release: A History of Pandemics in Kawartha Lakes
A book published by the Ottawa Huron Tract History Association — A History of Pandemics in Kawartha Lakes — tells the stories of pandemics in our community from the very old to present day.

Commonwell pledges half million dollars to Ross Memorial Hospital
Commonwell CEO Tim Shauf knows well the important role donors play in patient care when critical capital projects are needed in communities of this size.

RMH facing high patient volumes, multiple outbreaks
Ross Memorial Hospital is impressing upon the local community the severity of the challenges the hospital is facing today due to high patient volumes and a second COVID-19 outbreak.

Free tuition, pay raises and online learning offered to local residents who want to be PSWs
Two Bobcaygeon long-term care homes and one Lindsay retirement home are a few of the local connections involved in a province-wide quest to boost numbers of personal support workers.

Spotlight on public health inspectors in Canadian campaign
As part of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspector’s national awareness campaign, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is highlighting the work of its 16 Public Health Inspectors (PHI) in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.

Heading to the beach? Test the waters first
Water is an essential part of life. We drink it, bathe in it, and during the hot summer days we swim, play and enjoy recreational activities in it.

