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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
Why invest in personal training?
People can get the wrong idea about what a Personal Trainer does. I've heard plenty of stories. It's important to invest in your health...
The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Stay Active and Social
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...
The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Oak Ridges Hospice receives funding to support expansion to 10 beds
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Ontario government is funding two more beds at Oak Ridges Hospice, bringing the local hospice to its...
Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read
HKPR members see an update on their enforcement actions
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit's (HKPR) enforcement branch issued...
Dan Cearns
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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