ONTARIO-Ontario has announced it is opening a new medical school at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). This fall, 176 students will begin their medical school education...

Dr. Julie Leal Joins Ross Memorial Hospital As General Surgeon

411 Staff - September 1, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-Ross Memorial Hospital looks forward to welcoming Dr. Julie Leal as a full-time General Surgeon beginning on September 2, 2025. More than 5,000...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded For Users Of Water From Kinmount Drinking Water System

411 Staff - July 28, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Boil Water Advisory issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025 for the Kinmount Drinking Water System located in Village of Kinmount, Ontario has been rescinded by the...

Health Unit Encourages Families To Access Free Or Low-Cost Dental Care

411 Staff - July 23, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-As eligibility expands for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and...

Two Dead Crows In Northumberland Test Positive For West Nile Virus

411 Staff - July 17, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is notifying the public that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in Northumberland County. This...

Kawartha Lakes To Receive Over $3.4 Million To Expand Primary Health Teams

411 Staff - July 15, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team (KLH-OHT), in collaboration with Kawartha North Family Health Team is going to receive over $3.4 million...

Ross Memorial Hospital Launches Public Campaign To Raise Money For Expanding Emergency Department

411 Staff - June 20, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-The RMH Foundation Campaign team was recently joined by donors, hospital and foundation board members, hospital staff and physicians, and local dignitaries to...

Health Unit Confirms Case Of Measles In Kawartha Lakes

411 Staff - June 5, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has received confirmation of a positive measles case within the City of Kawartha Lakes....

Chief Medical Officer Of Health Issues Statement Warning Of Increase In Measles Cases

411 Staff - March 14, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a warning today after an increase in Measles cases in Ontario. “Over the last several...

Health Unit Reminding Residents About Spring Well Water Testing To Ensure Your Drinking Water Is Safe

411 Staff - March 12, 2025

KAWARTHA LAKES-As the seasons change and spring arrives, private well owners are reminded of the importance of testing their drinking water to ensure it...

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