Health

Changes to RMH endangers hospitals’ future says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’

Hundreds of people gathered at a town hall-style meeting last night at the Lindsay Recreation Centre determined to stop Ross… Continue reading “Changes to RMH endangers hospitals’ future says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’”

Health promoter works upstream for our community health

For all of us, health care wears a human face. We think of personal experiences of ill health and of… Continue reading “Health promoter works upstream for our community health”

Local health partners prepare for Corona virus

Although the risk of becoming ill from COVID-19 continues to be low in Ontario, the local Health Unit and its… Continue reading “Local health partners prepare for Corona virus”

Personal Support Workers on the front lines of caring for your loved ones

When it comes to senior care, it takes a village to ensure our family members are well looked after. While… Continue reading “Personal Support Workers on the front lines of caring for your loved ones”

Local medical officer of health retiring

Local Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lynn Noseworthy has announced her plans to retire from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge… Continue reading “Local medical officer of health retiring”

RMH in danger of losing hospital status, says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’

Ross Memorial will ‘continue to operate as a hospital:’ CEO Veronica Nelson

Ross Memorial Hospital has been in the process of updating its special act (‘the bill’), one of the many pieces… Continue reading “Ross Memorial will ‘continue to operate as a hospital:’ CEO Veronica Nelson”

Shoulder replacement surgery now offered at RMH

For those experiencing chronic pain and reduced motion in their shoulder, brushing their teeth, opening a can, and even hugging… Continue reading “Shoulder replacement surgery now offered at RMH”