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Mental Health and Bullying
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was blessed because I was never picked on in school, even though I was a slow starter. I made it through...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan Retiring in 2025
Ryan Young, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan will be...

The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: December 2024
by Lauren Walker As my last Seniors Edition of the year, I thought I’d take a moment to keep speak from the heart. For those of you who...

Lauren Walker
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Recreation Therapy for Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher I come from a recreational therapy background in long-term care, retirement, and the community, so this...
Tammy Adams
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Community Care Durham advocates for an innovative senior care model in Scugog
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Addressing the needs of an aging population is an ongoing and evolving issue in many communities, and...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Is your loved one receiving the care they deserve?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I am thankful for the dedication of so many physicians, nurses, and all allied medical professionals in...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Movement for Life: December 2024
by Lauren Walker Excuses, excuses…. I’ve heard them all, over the course of 21 Years. Here are consistent qualities I notice in people...

Lauren Walker
Dec 4, 20242 min read


HKPR keeping an eye on trends of avian influenza
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is keeping an eye on the avian...

Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: A devastating diagnosis upended the Shauf family, triggering a year of...

The Standard
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Ross Memorial Hospital honours over 100 employees for their service
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, honoured their employees for their dedication and years of...

Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Ontario government supporting Ross Memorial Hospital expansion
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is committing to helping move a construction project...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Christmas season pep talk
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher As Christmas draws near, many seniors start thinking about how to get ready for the holidays, in a way...
Tammy Adams
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Where is our trust placed?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley It's easy to have faith when things seem easy and life is good. Yet, what happens when the ground crumbles...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 21, 20242 min read


HKLN, HKPR release situational report on the drug poisoning crisis
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland (HKLN) Drug Strategy and the Haliburton,...

Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20242 min read


New Beaverton clinic hosting a community open house on November 12th
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Good Doctors Telemedicine is slated to open soon, in Beaverton, and an open house event is upcoming,...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Dragon Flies bring change to breast cancer care in Kawartha Lakes
KIM COULTER , Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Around the globe, dragon flies are a symbol of good fortune, symbolizing...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: November 7, 2024
by Lauren Walker Let’s remember the overall idea of wellness is a chain which connects our mental, physical and emotional well being....

Lauren Walker
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Afternoon naps may be linked to better health
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As you get older, you may notice changes in your sleeping patterns. You might find it harder to get to sleep...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 7, 20242 min read


HKPR calls for provincial investment in wastewater surveillance
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is joining other health units...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Doris Burkholder - A Centenarian
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Born in a farming community, outside Regina, Doris Burkholder was the youngest sibling and the only girl amongst...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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