Health

Local health unit envisions role for pharmacies in vaccine roll-out

Three Ontario health units are preparing to see mass vaccinations in a pilot program by the province, but there’s no… Continue reading “Local health unit envisions role for pharmacies in vaccine roll-out”

RMH begins COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for staff, physicians

On March 3, the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were administered to 78 Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) staff… Continue reading “RMH begins COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for staff, physicians”

No direction given to local health units on use of AstraZeneca, about to expire in April

As the country scrambles to coordinate and prioritize vaccinations against COVID-19, thousands of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will expire… Continue reading “No direction given to local health units on use of AstraZeneca, about to expire in April”

Doctor recruitment to go virtual; citizens needed for KLHCI board

During 2020, despite the restrictions of the COVID pandemic, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) continued to recruit in different… Continue reading “Doctor recruitment to go virtual; citizens needed for KLHCI board”

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Ontario increases mental health funding for post-secondary students

The Ontario government is providing a total of $695,894 to help increase access to mental health and addiction services for… Continue reading “Ontario increases mental health funding for post-secondary students”

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

Kawartha Lakes area parents will soon get the chance to have their asymptomatic children tested for COVID-19 if they wish…. Continue reading “Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools”

A message from the Mayor

Below is a message from City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor, Andy Letham. “Good afternoon everyone, We are at a critical… Continue reading “A message from the Mayor”