Health

Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward

The legal merger of both health units into a single entity will take effect January 1, 2025

The Boards of Health for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are pleased… Continue reading “Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward”

Stars of RMH celebrated at annual long service and excellence awards

Ross Memorial Hospital celebrated our team members during our annual Long Service and Excellence Awards in the hospital cafeteria today…. Continue reading “Stars of RMH celebrated at annual long service and excellence awards”

Kawartha Lakes Medical Society announces first year medical student award

The Kawartha Lakes Medical Society (KLMS), a branch society of the Ontario Medical Association, is pleased to announce that an… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Medical Society announces first year medical student award”

Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments

A devastating diagnosis upended the Shauf family, triggering a year of intensive treatment for a rare form of leukemia. Today,… Continue reading “Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments”

Ontario expanding emergency department in Kawartha Lakes

The emergency department at Ross Memorial Hospital will connect more people to emergency care closer to home

The Ontario government is connecting people in Kawartha Lakes to better, more convenient emergency care by renovating and expanding the… Continue reading “Ontario expanding emergency department in Kawartha Lakes”

Medical Assistance in Dying

Cases at Ross Memorial Hospital have doubled in three years. A local doctor and a doula share their insights.

Since Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was legalized in Canada in 2016, there have been concerns about the rapidly growing… Continue reading “Medical Assistance in Dying”

HTM Insurance Agents support highest priority hospital needs

HTM Insurance Agents’ mission is to protect your future as if it’s their own. An important part of that commitment… Continue reading “HTM Insurance Agents support highest priority hospital needs”