Pandemic not over yet, according to the HKPR medical officer of health
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Despite many governments and organizations switching their focus over to pandemic recovery,...
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HEALTH AND SENIOR LIVING
Falls Prevention Tips for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS, Special to The Standard Falls are a major issue for seniors, as they are the leading cause of physical...
Ontario aims at attracting healthcare workers from across Canada
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is looking to increase the province's complement of...
How to Protect Yourself Against Scams
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Seniors are very often targets of phone and internet scams. Scammers know young people likely have student...
Ontario focusing on expanding services at independent clinics in three-step plan
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has announced a new three-step plan to tackle the current...
HKPR unit provides first health update of 2023
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) provided some updates on health...
Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe for 13 different ailments
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: As of January 1st, the Ontario government has given pharmacists some new authority. In a...
Bobcaygeon Legion is advancing care at Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: For thirty years, the members of the Royal Canadian Legion Bobcaygeon Branch...
No Age Limit to Health
Have you ever been told you’re too old to exercise? There are many misconceptions when it comes to older adults and exercise. There is no...
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