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Parkinson's and Exercise: Bob's Journey
We met Bob a few weeks ago, when he and his wife came to inquire about our Parkinson's program. He was a perfect candidate for personal...
Lauren Walker
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Lakeridge Health considering Port Perry as a possible future location for a long-term care home
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Lakeridge Health is looking into the possibility of creating a long-term care facility in Scugog...
The Standard
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes health unit committed to learning from wildfire smoke event
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is treating the recent wildfire...
Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Is your home ready for you to age in place?
(NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs – “aging in place.” The point of this...
The Standard
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Donors make the difference: the community’s new MRI arrives at RMH
KIM COULTER, Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Team is celebrating the arrival of the community’s new MRI....
The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Making farm safety & mental wellness a priority for all
DFRFR SCUGOG: Everyone involved in agriculture knows someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death. In many...
The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read
COVID-19 no longer an international emergency
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The World Health Organization announced, earlier this month, COVID-19 is no longer a Public...
Dan Cearns
May 25, 20231 min read
Ageism and Seniors
TAMMY ADAMS AND SUSAN FISHER, Special to The Standard Ageism has been a growing problem in recent years, particularly among older adults....
Tammy Adams
May 19, 20232 min read
Port Perry community celebrates the unveiling of two 'Smilezones' at local hospital
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Dignitaries, charity and local hospital representatives gathered at the Lakeridge Health Port Perry...
Dan Cearns
May 12, 20232 min read
Hike for Hospice coming to Port Perry next month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: In less than a month, the annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser will return to Port Perry. This year, the...
Dan Cearns
May 12, 20231 min read
Al-Anon celebrates 40 years of service
KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard For 40 years, Al-Anon has been a support group for people affected by someone else's drinking. It...
Katie Hunter
May 5, 20232 min read
HKPR health unit thanks Kawartha Lakes for contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) thanked the City of Kawartha...
Dan Cearns
Apr 27, 20231 min read
HKPR stresses taking precautions around wildlife to avoid the avian flu
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has issued a statement...
Dan Cearns
Apr 22, 20232 min read
WE ARE THE ROSS: Spring Appeal highlights high priority needs at RMH
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: As our community grows, hospital services become even more important. So do...
The Standard
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Signs kids could be hard of hearing
Hearing loss is often associated with aging, and understandably so. Individuals from all walks of life undoubtedly have an aging friend...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
Province funds one-time top up in funding for Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham
DOUG ELLIS, Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham DURHAM: Palliative care connects Ontarians to comfortable and dignified end of life care,...
The Standard
Mar 24, 20232 min read
HKPR medical officer brings a local perspective to the Chief Medical Officer's report
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ top medical officer echoed a number of points made by Ontario’s Chief Medical...
Dan Cearns
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Cold, COVID-19 and Flu Care Clinic Closing
RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital’s Cold, COVID-19, and Flu Care Clinic will be closing on March 24th, 2023. “RMH’s...
The Standard
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Let’s Reconnect for Seniors on March 25th
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The 'Let’s Reconnect' Seniors’ Information Fair is new to the Uxbridge community. It will be...
Courtney McClure
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Iconic Fenelon Falls Seniors' Centre Receives Generous Donation
CHERYL DYER, FFSC KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens' Club (FFSC) was selected by the 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes as...
The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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