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Movement for Life: Oct 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker I watch my mother play with her grandkids with boundless energy. It makes me wonder if all grandkids are this fortunate?...

Lauren Walker
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Healthy meals for Seniors
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Anyone who knows me, knows I dislike cooking. It is difficult for me to find the motivation to cook but we...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes advances plans for $50 Million Paramedic Headquarters
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors took a significant step toward...
darryl knight
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Thankful Hearts Walkers make event a success
Kim Coulter, Communications Specialist, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Some were there to thank the team which supported them through...

The Standard
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Fleming College launches new program to address local healthcare needs
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Fleming College is responding to the critical need...
darryl knight
Oct 10, 20242 min read


HKPR pledges support for federal basic income bill
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is supporting two federal...

Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Changing your perspective can change your World
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit the last two years have been challenging with regard to health issues for both my hubby and...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children
Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local...
darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker The Exercise and Diabetes Connection We have worked with many clients with diabetes. Most of them are fully functional...

Lauren Walker
Oct 2, 20242 min read


HKPR health unit prepares for autumn respiratory illness season
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has been preparing to handle...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Ontario government announces funding increase for ambulances and related services
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is increasing investments to enable municipalities to increase...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Tips for Caregivers
by Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Being a caregiver is a profoundly rewarding, yet often overwhelming responsibility. The emotional and...
Tammy Adams
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Pharmasave gives back to the community
by Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Allison Gillis, owner and pharmacist of Port Perry Pharmasave, was proud to donate a $1000 cheque to...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Does the health care system work for seniors?
by Tina Y. Gerber -McCurley I experienced a great amount of difficulty after my total knee replacement. My surgeon kept saying this was...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Lorne Thurston - A Centenarian
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Centenarian Lorne Thurston turned 102 years old on Canada Day, 2024. Born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, the only...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Movement for Life - Fitness Trends for older adults
by Lauren Walker Regular fitness activities geared toward older adults can enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. These...

Lauren Walker
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Summer has come and gone! As usual it slips by in the blink of an eye. If you’re like me, summer can throw a wrench in...

Lauren Walker
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on the province, federal government to aid in adding physicians
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the provincial and federal governments, to help...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Why do we struggle to hear God's voice?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Several years ago, I was experiencing difficulties and didn't know what was wrong. My doctor, at that...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 4, 20242 min read


RMH Thankful Hearts Walk supports cardiac/pulmonary care
Kim Coulter, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Sandra Stevens was referred to Ross Memorial’s Cardiac/Pulmonary...

The Standard
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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