Health

A Little Britain woman is concerned there are different rules for personal support workers (PSWs) who see people in their… Continue reading “PSWs don’t need COVID test for home-based care, unlike long-term care counterparts”

Despite considerable efforts by the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), the city finds itself 14.5 family doctors short of… Continue reading “City short more than 14 doctors for its needs, says KLHCI”

With the Ontario Conservative government reducing provincial grants by 30 per cent for mandatory provincial programs, the local health unit… Continue reading “Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives”

At a recent press conference Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health David Williams were vague on… Continue reading “Questions remain as to who will administer rapid COVID-19 testing in schools”

A cancer diagnosis is a frightening experience. For those faced with a life-altering cancer diagnosis, access to timely care is… Continue reading “RMH general surgery team recognized for efficient cancer care”

“We, residents from across Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes, and friends, gathered together virtually, declare that we… Continue reading “Declaration to fix long-term care made by local group”

The local Health Unit will be rescheduling upcoming vaccination clinics planned for area long term care homes after learning of… Continue reading “Local vaccination program paused until additional vaccine arrives”