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RMH General Surgery Team Recognized for Efficient Cancer Care
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: A cancer diagnosis is a frightening...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Ontario government providing new funds for local long term care homes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is providing long...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Local residents asked to follow the rules as Kawartha health unit begins vaccination phase
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Kawartha Lakes health unit provides update on vaccine plan
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
The Standard bids farewell Joyce Kelly
SCUGOG: Joyce was a pillar of the Blackstock community as well as Durham and the Kawarthas and will be sadly missed. Joyce was a valued...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
How to help aging adults adapt to technology
Children, adolescents and young adults likely cannot imagine a life without modern technology. Technology may have pervaded every part of...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Uxbridge Recreation Announces New Senior’s Program
UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge, in collaboration with the Uxbridge Seniors Citizens Club, is excited to announce the Seniors’ Centre...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Ontario Adding Over 64 Hospital Beds in the Durham Region
ALEEM SUFI, Office of MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy DURHAM: The Ontario government is providing $116.5 million to create up to 766 more beds at...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Ontario Supports Management Agreements at Two Long-Term Care Homes
KRYSTLE CAPUTO, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care The Ministry of Long-Term Care has approved new voluntary management agreements...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Winter Weather Fun
How do we keep active during the winter months? It’s certainly a tough time of year to keep motivated, but every little bit helps. I work...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Marion Lee wins the Paul Harris Fellow award
ERIN BRODERICK, Program Manager, Extendicare Kawartha Lakes and Lakeland Village Assisted Living KAWARTHA LAKES: Resident Marion Lee, who...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Wes Lane: 90 years young
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: A fresh flurry of winter snow didn’t stop James Lane and the rest of his family from wishing...
Colleen Green
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Port Perry Hospital Foundation gives ‘pick me up’ to hospital staff
by The Standard | Podcast Dec 10 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PPHF-Pick-Me-Up-Dec-10th-2020.mp3 DAN...
Colleen Green
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Kawartha Lakes Closer to Connected Care with Designated Ontario Health Team
GRAEME MORRISON, Communications and PR, Leader Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: Residents of the City of Kawartha...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read
Ontario selling surplus properties to build three new long-term care homes
MARK NESBITT, Ministry of Long-Term Care The Ontario government is taking the first step towards building three new long-term care homes...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
New resident support aides will assist residents with daily living activities
KRYSTLE CAPUTO, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care Ontario is seeking individuals interested in new opportunities, specifically...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
A guide to dairy alternatives
Food allergies affect millions of people around the world. Milk is a leading source of food-related irritation. People with milk or dairy...
Colleen Green
Oct 29, 20201 min read
HKPR unit appoints new Medical Officer of Health
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Oct 29, 20201 min read
What dairy does for you and your body
A balanced diet that’s rich in nutrients is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Nutritious diets include fruits and vegetables, but a...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Deliveries of food and essentials will continue into 2021
ELRIC PEREIRA Office of the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is extending the Ontario Community Support...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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