Health
Healthcare hardships
Our patchwork system no longer serves us. Let’s get behind Dr. Jane Philpott’s model for fixing healthcare in Kawartha Lakes and beyond
By Corey Norman I was born and raised in Lindsay. I spent my formative years here before moving to large… Continue reading “Healthcare hardships”
Health board merger moves ahead, despite some ‘unanswered questions’
The boards of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) have voted in favour… Continue reading “Health board merger moves ahead, despite some ‘unanswered questions’”
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”
