Health

Local doc now honourary chair of Handbags for Hospice
Local physician Dr. Naomi Ecob has been named Honourary Chairperson of the 2019 Handbags for Hospice Charity Auction. The announcement… Continue reading “Local doc now honourary chair of Handbags for Hospice”

Scott presents shelter kits to local groups
Haliburton – Kawartha Lakes – Brock MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott presented shelter supplies to two local organizations,… Continue reading “Scott presents shelter kits to local groups”

Check your tattoo parlour out at Health Unit first
As a fashion statement, tattoos and body piercings are leaving their mark on many people – which makes it important… Continue reading “Check your tattoo parlour out at Health Unit first”

Rally for Ross Memorial to stop amalgamation
Under the umbrella of the Ontario Health Coalition, the newly formed Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition chapter is advocating to stop… Continue reading “Rally for Ross Memorial to stop amalgamation”

Community Support Month at Community Care
October is “Community Support Month” as designated by the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA). As a community support agency, the… Continue reading “Community Support Month at Community Care”

Challenge and change in Kawartha Lakes
Things are going to slide, slide in all directions, Won’t be nothing, Nothing you can measure anymore… — Leonard Cohen, The Future It… Continue reading “Challenge and change in Kawartha Lakes”

Health Unit’s drug strategy captures public concerns and suggests way forward
With a new roadmap providing direction, local residents can join the journey to help tackle and reduce harm associated with… Continue reading “Health Unit’s drug strategy captures public concerns and suggests way forward”

