Health

Why does the City now have two deputy paramedic chiefs? City explains

Worried about a loved one in storm’s aftermath? Paramedics will do wellness checks

The Kawartha Lakes Community Paramedic team is offering to do health and well-being checks throughout the community. If you would… Continue reading “Worried about a loved one in storm’s aftermath? Paramedics will do wellness checks”

Ross Memorial Hospital unveils new emergency kiosks to help with check-in

Ross Memorial Hospital’s E.R. has gotten an upgrade to help streamline patient arrival. Two self-serve kiosks are now in operation… Continue reading “Ross Memorial Hospital unveils new emergency kiosks to help with check-in”

Drug poisoning hospitalization rates in Kawartha Lakes higher than provincial average

Presentation to council paints bleak picture of local and national opioid use

A drug poisoning crisis driven by unregulated, synthetic opioids are posing significant health challenges to local residents. Kate Hall, Vidya… Continue reading “Drug poisoning hospitalization rates in Kawartha Lakes higher than provincial average”

Dr. Bill Mei joins RMH as orthopaedic surgeon

Ross Memorial Hospital is expanding its roster of orthopaedic surgeons with the addition of Dr. Xin (Bill) Yu Mei. Mei… Continue reading “Dr. Bill Mei joins RMH as orthopaedic surgeon”

Ross Memorial Hospital team member gives birth to first baby of 2025

“This completes our family,” says Lydia Schmid and Steve Burbine of Lindsay. Lydia, who works in Environmental Support Services at… Continue reading “Ross Memorial Hospital team member gives birth to first baby of 2025”

Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan retiring in 2025

Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan will be retiring in the latter half of 2025. Isfan joined Ross… Continue reading “Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan retiring in 2025”

A new family doctor for Kinmount, Trent Lakes, Kawartha Lakes, & Haliburton County

The Kinmount District Health Services Foundation (KDHSF), along with Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), Haliburton County and Peterborough County… Continue reading “A new family doctor for Kinmount, Trent Lakes, Kawartha Lakes, & Haliburton County”