Health

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

The other pandemic: Opioid deaths surge during age of COVID

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce… Continue reading “The other pandemic: Opioid deaths surge during age of COVID”

Most schools re-opening in the fall: TLDSB to announce more details soon

Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced in Whitby today the re-opening of most Ontario schools for a… Continue reading “Most schools re-opening in the fall: TLDSB to announce more details soon”

Are we masking up? Lindsay pharmacist says ‘yes’

Just prior to the local health unit’s mandating of masks in mid-July, the grumbling seemed deafening – from consumers, but… Continue reading “Are we masking up? Lindsay pharmacist says ‘yes’”

Ross Memorial Hospital laboratory accredited for quality, competence, safety

The laboratory at Ross Memorial Hospital has once again been accredited by the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare. The… Continue reading “Ross Memorial Hospital laboratory accredited for quality, competence, safety”

Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team gets closer to fruition

The Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team (KL-OHT) today announced that it has been invited to complete a full Ontario Health… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team gets closer to fruition”

Health unit updates mask use instructions as more places open

With more businesses and services opening July 17 under Ontario’s Stage 3 reopening plan, the local health unit is updating… Continue reading “Health unit updates mask use instructions as more places open”

Mask-wearing rule and eating in at restaurants will both be possible, says health unit

Wear a mask when you dine at restaurants, says health unit

As Kawartha Lakes gets set to open its restaurants for indoor dining again, many are wondering how that option co-exists… Continue reading “Wear a mask when you dine at restaurants, says health unit”