Health
New hospital CT scanner now operational
RMH conducts about 12,000 exams annually using a CT scanner.
Community members in Kawartha Lakes and the surrounding area are poised to benefit from a brand new CT scanner that is now operational at Ross Memorial Hospital.
Put your name on a standby list for vaccine doses
Area residents can now add their names to a standby list for COVID-19 vaccine doses that may be available at… Continue reading “Put your name on a standby list for vaccine doses”
Sentry Cardiac Care provides local care in cardiology, respirology, more
Sentry Cardiac Care provides cardiology, respirology and general internal medicine outpatient services to the Kawartha Lakes and Lindsay area since… Continue reading “Sentry Cardiac Care provides local care in cardiology, respirology, more”
RMH removing barriers to addiction treatment with RAAM clinic
Stigma, rapid access, and transportation from rural areas – these are some of the barriers to accessing treatment for people… Continue reading “RMH removing barriers to addiction treatment with RAAM clinic “
James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision
A Lindsay couple has launched a petition to ask council to put the brakes on any final off-road vehicle (ORV)… Continue reading “James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision”
Parents urged to get youth vaccinated against COVID-19
The time is right for area youth to get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a media release from the local health unit.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is encouraging youth aged 12 to 17 years to get vaccinated against COVID-19 during the month of June. Based on the province’s schedule for second doses, youth vaccinated this month will be eligible to receive their second dose in August, ensuring they are fully vaccinated when school resumes in September.
Health unit encourages caution with move to reopening
As the province lifts a number of COVID-19 restrictions for some stores, services and activities in coming days, the local health unit asks people to continue staying safe every step of the way.
As of 12:01 am on Friday (June 11), Ontario will enter Step 1 of its Roadmap to Reopen. In this first step, non-essential retailers will be able to reopen for limited in-person shopping, limited outdoor dining on restaurant patios will be allowed, more outdoor activities like camping, fitness classes and religious services can resume, and outdoor gathering sizes will double to up to 10 people.
