Health

Bobcaygeon doctor strikes with other community members against PC cuts

When Ontarians from all walks of life took part in a ‘general strike’ to oppose cuts made by the PC… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon doctor strikes with other community members against PC cuts”

New doctor at Omemee Medical Centre; chose CKL after training here

New doctor at Omemee Medical Centre; chose CKL after training here

The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) and Omemee Medical Centre are pleased to announce a new doctor for City… Continue reading “New doctor at Omemee Medical Centre; chose CKL after training here”

Child and youth mental health issues impact entire family

The mental health of a young person is equally important as their physical health. This reality can be lost in… Continue reading “Child and youth mental health issues impact entire family”

Unfinished business: Time for a national Pharmacare system

More than 15,000 people in Kawartha Lakes do not have adequate prescription drug coverage. Far too many of our fellow… Continue reading “Unfinished business: Time for a national Pharmacare system”

Mental health training is available to all of us

The desire to help and the hope that we can provide direction, care, or support to someone that may be… Continue reading “Mental health training is available to all of us”

Taking care of each other: Collective wealth into well-being

Taking care of each other: Collective wealth into well-being

I always feel a little anxious sitting in the dentist chair, but fortunately I usually only need a cleaning. One… Continue reading “Taking care of each other: Collective wealth into well-being”

International Day of the Midwife: Delivering 24,000 babies a year in Ontario

International Day of the Midwife: 24,000 babies a year in Ontario delivered by midwife

Happy International Day of the Midwife this coming May 5!  Not that long ago, only a few generations, most babies… Continue reading “International Day of the Midwife: 24,000 babies a year in Ontario delivered by midwife”