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Ontario Expanding Mental Health and Eating Disorders Services at SickKids
ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Minister Elliott’s Office The Ontario government is investing an additional $5.8 million to expand specialized...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Care trainers launch a fundraising campaign for new dementia simulation suits that enable caregivers
AARON WISE/JOSH KERR, Meaningful Care Foundation A Canadian care group has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire five pioneering age...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20213 min read
The Moose Lodge leaves a legacy of support for RMH patients
For 93 years, members of The Moose Lodge in Lindsay have been committed to caring for the young and old, bringing communities closer...
Colleen Green
Oct 14, 20212 min read


Additional Investment of Over $1.7 Million to Modernize Health Care Infrastructure and Support to He
Kailie Oortwyn, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP KAWARTHA LAKES: To help strengthen the financial stability of public hospitals, the Ontario...
Colleen Green
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Canada Honours Autism in October
DURHAM: Autism Home Base (AHB) is hosting Durham Region’s watch party of the 7th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS) on...
Colleen Green
Oct 7, 20211 min read


How braces move teeth
Anyone with misaligned or crooked teeth may have considered orthodontic braces at some point. In fact, getting braces has now become a...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read
HKPR top doctor states basic health measures are still important to follow
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With reports of COVID-19 cases coming from large...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Muscle Mass and Weight Loss
We were doing some strength training in class recently. My mom was discussing a woman whom, many years ago, only did cardiovascular...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Keep movement in mind
I do all my best thinking when I exercise. Most of the articles I’ve written are done when I’m pedalling on the Arc Trainer. This got me...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read


Getting my hands dirty
I’m so excited June is here now! Beautiful weather means getting out there and enjoying the sunshine. I thought I’d give you some insight...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read


How do we embrace growing older by Tina Y. Gerber
Today, everything is changing, and aging is no exception. The threat of illness and financial insecurity stimulates us to be anxious. And...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 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


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


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


Uxbridge Township facilities now totally smoke-free
UXBRIDGE: Recently, the Township of Uxbridge’s parks, trails, parking lots, recreation centre, sports fields, and arena properties...
Colleen Green
Aug 29, 20191 min read


RMH seeking broad input as CEO recruitment process enters the next phase
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Hospital’s (RMH) Board of Governors is pleased to report the progress of the Board’s search for the...
Colleen Green
Aug 29, 20192 min read


Nurse Practitioner Starting Practice in Woodville
Cheryl Marks, Nurse Practitioner, is coming to provide care for local patients at the Woodville Medical Centre, beginning the week after...
Colleen Green
Aug 15, 20193 min read


Worr children defy the odds
SCUGOG: Despite facing some difficult challenges early in their lives, young Olivia and Ryker Worr have been resilient. Olivia was...
Colleen Green
Aug 15, 20193 min read


What could be more healthy & thrilling than a relationship with the Creator
Tina Y. Gerber I believe everyone wants to love deeply and experience a meaningful life. While there is a finite amount of space around...
Colleen Green
Aug 8, 20193 min read


What chronic pain does to the brain
Lauren Walker All Fit/All Ages Gym I started wondering the emotional, mental and physical affects chronic pain has on people. Long term...
Colleen Green
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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