Health
Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition
The Ford government has introduced legislation that would make it significantly harder for residents and families to hold long-term care… Continue reading “Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition”
LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’
After an Advocate investigation into the long wait times faced by local residents at LifeLabs, the city’s only community bloodwork… Continue reading “LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’”
New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit
The local health unit will soon have a new leader at its helm. The Board of Health has announced the… Continue reading “New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit”
Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net
The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program is launching a new online version called STOP on the Net. The… Continue reading “Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net”
An international journey and an incredible recovery for local man
In February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet hit close to home, and Neil Pearson and his wife, Ellen,… Continue reading “An international journey and an incredible recovery for local man”
COVID-19 Assessment Centre moves inside Ross Memorial Hospital
Effective Oct. 19, COVID-19 testing at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) will take place inside, in the former admitting area on… Continue reading “COVID-19 Assessment Centre moves inside Ross Memorial Hospital”
No COVID-19 outbreaks in Health Unit area
Despite reports to the contrary, there are currently no COVID-19 outbreaks in any long-term care homes in the area served by… Continue reading “No COVID-19 outbreaks in Health Unit area”
