Health

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”

Photo, left to right: Lorna Bogar, Occupational Therapist; Dawn McNeil, Rehab Assistant; Neil Pearson; Ange Allard, Rehab Assistant; Alison Rees, Physiotherapist.

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”

COVID-19

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”

Thankful Hearts Walk team walking

Thankful Hearts Walk encourages exercise for better heart health

For people who have had a heart attack or heart surgery, those with heart disease, or anyone at risk of… Continue reading “Thankful Hearts Walk encourages exercise for better heart health”

Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition calls for better staffing levels in long-term care

Joining their provincial and national counterparts to demand action on the state of long-term care, the Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition calls for better staffing levels in long-term care”

Kawartha Dairy and Mariposa Dairy will receive over $85,000 to enhance safety

Kawartha Dairy and Mariposa Dairy will receive more than $85,000 under the Emergency Processing Fund to enhance worker safety in… Continue reading “Kawartha Dairy and Mariposa Dairy will receive over $85,000 to enhance safety”