Health

Quilters answer the call to help Ross Memorial Hospital with mask supply

“Would you be able to make a few cloth masks for hospital visitors and patients leaving the hospital and heading… Continue reading “Quilters answer the call to help Ross Memorial Hospital with mask supply”

Ross Memorial gets new CFO

RMH to receive 5 per cent increase in funding from province

Ross Memorial Hospital will higher annualized funding, according to a press release from the province. “This investment provides a five… Continue reading “RMH to receive 5 per cent increase in funding from province”

Coboconk Wellness Centre report proposes multi-million dollar facility  

Coboconk Wellness Centre: Village area could see doctors, other health professionals

If ward one residents Jennifer Wilson and Ian Forster have their way, Coboconk and area will soon have its own… Continue reading “Coboconk Wellness Centre: Village area could see doctors, other health professionals”

Kawartha Lakes gets ready for Friday reopening of more services

Today, the Ontario government announced a long list of health units — including the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes gets ready for Friday reopening of more services”

RMH increases COVID-19 testing in community

Following the province’s introduction of expanded testing guidelines, the RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre has seen a significant increase in testing… Continue reading “RMH increases COVID-19 testing in community”

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

COVID-19 virtual town hall with local health leaders

On June 11 from 11 a.m. to Noon leaders from across Kawartha Lakes will present a virtual town hall, focused… Continue reading “COVID-19 virtual town hall with local health leaders”

Five area hospitals partner to ramp up non-urgent care

Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH), Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and Ross… Continue reading “Five area hospitals partner to ramp up non-urgent care”