Health
New name announced for wellness centre in Coboconk
The Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce announced the results of the summer community contest to name the Wellness… Continue reading “New name announced for wellness centre in Coboconk”
OHIP-funded eye exams stopped until government blinks on financial support
OAO wants to build sustainable system says group's president
Ontario optometrists will no longer be providing OHIP insured eye exams until further notice, making good on a warning their professional association made in January.
Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team gets executive director
The Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team (KL-OHT) has announced that Stephanie MacLaren will be joining the KL-OHT as executive director effective Sept. 7.
Local group’s petition tops 3,600 signatures to fix long-term care
Members of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Long-Term Care Coalition presented a petition to local Member of Provincial Parliament, Laurie Scott’s office, in Lindsay. Scott was not available to meet with the coalition this summer.
Health unit offers incentives to get more youth vaccinated
Young people are being asked to walk in, stick it to COVID-19 and win prizes just by getting their vaccines before the start of school – and a possible fourth wave.
Let’s move the needle and get youth vaccinated against COVID-19
As parents, we want what’s best for our children and teens. We want to offer support, protection, and advice. Although hugs may be a tougher sell for teenagers, they are important too – just like COVID-19 vaccines.
Mango products sold locally could be contaminated with Hepatitis A
Local residents are being asked to check their freezers for frozen mango products potentially contaminated with Hepatitis A, as some are known to have been distributed in the region.
