Health

New president chosen for Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative board

Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) has announced that Lisa Green, RN, has accepted the voluntary position of president, KLHCI… Continue reading “New president chosen for Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative board”

COVID-19 making the gruelling experience of dying or grieving even more painful

Of all the cruelties inflicted by the pandemic, separating people from someone they love who is about to die has… Continue reading “COVID-19 making the gruelling experience of dying or grieving even more painful”

Local health team increases equality of care

The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team is ensuring its family doctors and health care providers have increased knowledge and… Continue reading “Local health team increases equality of care”

Health unit expecting to help 1,700 local seniors with dental care 

Health unit expecting to help 1,700 local seniors with dental care 

Are you a senior of modest means living in Kawartha Lakes in need of dental care? The Haliburton Kawartha Pine… Continue reading “Health unit expecting to help 1,700 local seniors with dental care “

Local entrepreneur gets his COVID smell tester product approved by Health Canada

Local entrepreneur gets his COVID smell tester product approved by Health Canada

Michael Bryant’s success has always been about adaptability. It’s seen in his agri-tourism destination known as Dromoland Farms. It’s obvious… Continue reading “Local entrepreneur gets his COVID smell tester product approved by Health Canada”

Auxiliary 201920 gift presentation

RMH Auxiliary perseveres through pandemic, returns with support for critical needs

When the pandemic reached our region in March, Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) volunteers were asked to stay home, to protect… Continue reading “RMH Auxiliary perseveres through pandemic, returns with support for critical needs”

Province to move local health unit to 'yellow' as local cases decline

Colour us yellow: Province pushes Kawartha Lakes out of the green with rising COVID numbers

New COVID-19 restrictions are coming into effect in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and in Kawartha Lakes, as the region shifts… Continue reading “Colour us yellow: Province pushes Kawartha Lakes out of the green with rising COVID numbers”