Health

Outbreak at Pinecrest declared officially over by health unit

The outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon has been declared officially over by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District… Continue reading “Outbreak at Pinecrest declared officially over by health unit”

New family doctor for Community Health Centre team

The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) and Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes are pleased to announce that Dr. Allison MacKay has… Continue reading “New family doctor for Community Health Centre team”

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

Outbreak at Ross declared over

The COVID-19 outbreak on Ross Memorial Hospital’s Continuing Care Program (CCP1) unit has been declared ‘over’ as of May 7…. Continue reading “Outbreak at Ross declared over”

Yard sales strongly discouraged by health unit

If you’re in the middle of spring cleaning, avoid organizing a garage sale or yard sale until further notice.  The… Continue reading “Yard sales strongly discouraged by health unit”

Outbreak declaration removed at Case Manor due to lab error

The local health unit today lifted an outbreak at Case Manor in Bobcaygeon after new test results showed there were… Continue reading “Outbreak declaration removed at Case Manor due to lab error”

Assembling the puzzle of public health to keep community safe

Assembling the puzzle of public health to keep community safe

Kristina Nairn, public health nurse, HKPR District Health Unit Phones are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19. For weeks now,… Continue reading “Assembling the puzzle of public health to keep community safe”

Adelaide Place outbreak lifted, Caressant Care outbreak declared due to one positive test

An outbreak designation has been lifted at Adelaide Place Retirement Community in Lindsay, due to lab error testing, while an… Continue reading “Adelaide Place outbreak lifted, Caressant Care outbreak declared due to one positive test”