Health
Health Unit launches COVID-19 survey to understand local impact and attitudes
How is COVID-19 impacting you and your family’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being? Do you practise physical distancing and wear… Continue reading “Health Unit launches COVID-19 survey to understand local impact and attitudes”
Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police
An alarming increase in the number of suspect opioid overdoses in Kawartha Lakes is bringing an alert to be watchful… Continue reading “Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police”
Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition
The Ford government has introduced legislation that would make it significantly harder for residents and families to hold long-term care… Continue reading “Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition”
LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’
After an Advocate investigation into the long wait times faced by local residents at LifeLabs, the city’s only community bloodwork… Continue reading “LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’”
New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit
The local health unit will soon have a new leader at its helm. The Board of Health has announced the… Continue reading “New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit”
Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net
The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program is launching a new online version called STOP on the Net. The… Continue reading “Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net”
An international journey and an incredible recovery for local man
In February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet hit close to home, and Neil Pearson and his wife, Ellen,… Continue reading “An international journey and an incredible recovery for local man”
