Health

Challenge and change in Kawartha Lakes

Things are going to slide, slide in all directions, Won’t be nothing, Nothing you can measure anymore… — Leonard Cohen, The Future It… Continue reading “Challenge and change in Kawartha Lakes”

Health Unit’s drug strategy captures public concerns and suggests way forward

With a new roadmap providing direction, local residents can join the journey to help tackle and reduce harm associated with… Continue reading “Health Unit’s drug strategy captures public concerns and suggests way forward”

How to eat local all winter long

It was a hot evening when we visited with José after his shift in the papaya factory in Belize. We… Continue reading “How to eat local all winter long”

New doctor in Kawartha Lakes starting Oct. 1

Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is announcing there is a new doctor in town. Dr. Mike Gogan will begin… Continue reading “New doctor in Kawartha Lakes starting Oct. 1”

Resistance is not futile: Fight for Ross Memorial because threat to services is real, says OHC

In a scathing indictment of hospital mergers that have occurred with shocking regularity across Ontario the past few decades, the… Continue reading “Resistance is not futile: Fight for Ross Memorial because threat to services is real, says OHC”

Giving caregivers ‘powerful tools’ to manage

At first glance, the numbers are overwhelming, until you pause to think about them. It is estimated that in North… Continue reading “Giving caregivers ‘powerful tools’ to manage”

Health Coalition organizes meetings to talk about proposed merger’s impact

Citizens concerned about the impact of the proposed ‘integration’ of the Ross Memorial Hospital and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre… Continue reading “Health Coalition organizes meetings to talk about proposed merger’s impact”