Health

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”

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”

