Health

Dr. Julie Leal joins RMH as general surgeon
Ross Memorial Hospital looks forward to welcoming Dr. Julie Leal as a full-time general surgeon beginning on Sept. 2, 2025…. Continue reading “Dr. Julie Leal joins RMH as general surgeon”

Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area
By Dr. Joan Dafoe, Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay As a community ER physician, I recently provided care to a teenage boy… Continue reading “Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area”

Somebody’s Hero: KATVA Poker Run supports ED expansion at RMH
Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) worked extra hard to prepare for their annual Poker Run this year. The… Continue reading “Somebody’s Hero: KATVA Poker Run supports ED expansion at RMH”

Local woman shares her story in documentary on brain injuries
A local woman is involved in a documentary about persistent concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Lindsay’s Melanie Hawkins… Continue reading “Local woman shares her story in documentary on brain injuries”

Ross Memorial looking to raise $4 million more to complete massive capital campaign
With the population of Kawartha Lakes surging, and advancing technology broadening patient care possibilities, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is embarking… Continue reading “Ross Memorial looking to raise $4 million more to complete massive capital campaign”

Hydro One and ACT Foundation celebrate more than 25,000 students trained in lifesaving skills
The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation joined Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) and partners at I.E. Weldon Secondary School in… Continue reading “Hydro One and ACT Foundation celebrate more than 25,000 students trained in lifesaving skills”

Community raises more than $33,000 in support of hospice services at 21st annual Hike for Hospice
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Foundation hosted its 21st annual Hike for Hospice… Continue reading “Community raises more than $33,000 in support of hospice services at 21st annual Hike for Hospice”
