Health

Kawartha Lakes closer to connected care with designated Ontario Health Team

Residents of Kawartha Lakes are one step closer to experiencing more connected care in our community, as several health and… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes closer to connected care with designated Ontario Health Team”

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Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award

Local resident Terry Hartwick is receiving the Storytelling for Change Award from the Institute of Change Leadership at Ryerson University…. Continue reading “Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award”

City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation

City Council received a report at the Nov. 4 Council meeting on the considerations to be reviewed surrounding cannabis production… Continue reading “City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation”

Laurie Scott stands with staff of the Ross Memorial Hospital near a podium

Ontario adding new hospital beds in Kawartha Lakes

The Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay will be receiving more than $1.1 million in funding to help alleviate hospital capacity… Continue reading “Ontario adding new hospital beds in Kawartha Lakes”

Kawartha Lakes will see about $390,000 for long-term care, education, more

Kawartha Lakes is being allocated more than $390,000 through combined federal-provincial funding through the new COVID-19 resilience infrastructure stream. This… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes will see about $390,000 for long-term care, education, more”

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Health Unit launches COVID-19 survey to understand local impact and attitudes

How is COVID-19 impacting you and your family’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being? Do you practise physical distancing and wear… Continue reading “Health Unit launches COVID-19 survey to understand local impact and attitudes”

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

An alarming increase in the number of suspect opioid overdoses in Kawartha Lakes is bringing an alert to be watchful… Continue reading “Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police”