Health

New doctor in Kawartha Lakes starting Oct. 1

Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is announcing there is a new doctor in town. Dr. Mike Gogan will begin… Continue reading “New doctor in Kawartha Lakes starting Oct. 1”

Resistance is not futile: Fight for Ross Memorial because threat to services is real, says OHC

In a scathing indictment of hospital mergers that have occurred with shocking regularity across Ontario the past few decades, the… Continue reading “Resistance is not futile: Fight for Ross Memorial because threat to services is real, says OHC”

Giving caregivers ‘powerful tools’ to manage

At first glance, the numbers are overwhelming, until you pause to think about them. It is estimated that in North… Continue reading “Giving caregivers ‘powerful tools’ to manage”

Health Coalition organizes meetings to talk about proposed merger’s impact

Citizens concerned about the impact of the proposed ‘integration’ of the Ross Memorial Hospital and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre… Continue reading “Health Coalition organizes meetings to talk about proposed merger’s impact”

Rabid bat reminder to take precautions

Local residents are being urged to take precautions against rabies in the wake of an incident in which a woman… Continue reading “Rabid bat reminder to take precautions”

Health Unit urges Province to reverse basic income cancellation

The local Health Unit is strongly urging the Ontario government to reverse course and at least see the Basic Income… Continue reading “Health Unit urges Province to reverse basic income cancellation”

Planned hospital merger could be big risk for Ross Memorial

Planned hospital merger could be big risk for Ross Memorial

On November 20, 1902, medical experts travelled by train to Lindsay to be part of the opening of the $80,000… Continue reading “Planned hospital merger could be big risk for Ross Memorial”