ONTARIO-The Ontario government says it is adding approximately 60,000 publicly-funded gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures at community surgical and diagnostic centres across the province each year. “When...

“Thankful Hearts” Walk Supporting Cardiac/Pulmonary Care At Ross Memorial Hospital Coming Up In October

Pamela Vanmeer - August 21, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-Sandra Stevens was referred to Ross Memorial’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program after being diagnosed with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heartbeat. “My cardiologist...

Ontario Government Exploring More Ways To Expand Role Of Pharmacists

411 Staff - July 24, 2024

ONTARIO-The Ontario government is looking at additional ways to make pharmacies a one-stop-shop for people to help connect to care, close to home by...

New Family Doctor Coming To Kawartha Lakes

411 Staff - July 22, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-There's a new doctor coming to town. The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) and Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes announced today that...

Ontario Proposes Expanding The Scope Of Practice For Nurse Practitioners

411 Staff - June 27, 2024

ONTARIO-The Ontario government says it is starting consultations with the College of Nurses of Ontario and other healthcare partners on expanding the scope of...

Public Health Nurses Headed To Conciliation After Being Without A Contract Since January

411 Staff - June 13, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-Fifty public health nurses and registered practical nurses are in the process of negotiating a new collective agreement as the Ontario Nurses' Association...

Health Unit Issues Toxic Drug Supply Alert

411 Staff - June 12, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is issuing an alert after a notable increase in suspected opioid drug poisonings...

Health Unit Warns Of Increase In Cases of Whooping Cough In Local School Community

411 Staff - June 10, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has been notified of increased pertussis (whooping cough) activity within the...

Ontario Implementing New Regulations For PSW’s And Physicians Assistants

411 Staff - June 4, 2024

ONTARIO-The Ontario government is making changes that will allow personal support workers (PSWs) to register with the new Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight...

Frito Lay Brand SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks And Original Munchies Snack Mix Recalled Due To Salmonella

411 Staff - May 14, 2024

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled some Frito Lay products due to contamination. Officials say SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks and Original Munchies...

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