by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I am not a genius, or even that smart; I am just an average or normal country girl who loves God and attempts to follow His word. I, like everyone else who is honest, fail daily. God knows this will happen and has accommodated for it as we grow. It needs to be understood that following God's word is different than receiving information: that is passive and/or just educational. It remains subjective, like when one is listening to their pastor's ser

by Lauren Walker Movement is important but what kind of exercise is beneficial? What kind exercise is hurtful? The answer is not a simple one and it all depends on the nature of your issue. An exercise program is not one size fits all. Walking/Running High impact cardio, such as running or walking, is not ideal when it causes further pain. Each time your foot strikes the ground, the force is eight times your body weight. If your gait (the way your foot strikes the ground) is

KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: To everyone who bought a Smile Cookie, at a Tim Hortons restaurant, in Lindsay, between April 27th and May 3rd, thank you! The Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation and Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) think you’re one smart cookie! Through your purchase, you helped to fund advancements in patient care and food security in Kawartha Lakes. Both organizations are profoundly grateful to the owners of the six Tim Hortons restaurants i

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley More people are living longer, due to advances in medical science. Yet, we are still vulnerable to ailments, and increase chronic conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, ophthalmology and mental illness. Other risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, ones family history, along with daily diet and physical inactivity. They are all interconnected. Your body is a complex network and an amazing design. For those who look

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Access to family doctors in the community is expected to improve, after the City of Kawartha Lakes council approved $300,000 in funding, to help recruit three new physicians to the area, during its May 19th meeting. The funding will go to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) to support return-of-service agreements, signed by three family doctors who have committed to practising lo

by Helen Nicolaou The month of May has certainly been busy, with garden centres having gardeners choosing annuals to bring colour into their gardens. Sunny dandelions have brightened up our lawns, providing native pollinators with some of the first important food sources. The early spring perennials have bloomed, and now the landscapes are dotted with fruit tree blossoms and the scent of lilacs filling the air. Thanks to those hard-working members who came out on May 4th to t

RYAN YOUNG RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital is looking forward to welcoming back Jennifer Burns-West as the hospital’s new Vice President Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive when she returns on April 13th, 2026. Jennifer has longstanding roots within Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), having started at the hospital as a Registered Nurse in the early 1990s. Over the course of 30 years, she went on to serve as a Critical Care and Medical Program Educator, Emergency Depart

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Growing healthcare demands, across Durham Region; emergency department pressures; and major investments in mental health and hospital redevelopment were front and centre during a presentation to council members in Scugog, earlier this week. During the Township of Scugog’s General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting, on Monday, May 4th, Cynthia Davis, president and CEO of Lakeridge Health, and

BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes will have an opportunity to learn more about local wellness programs, community supports, and senior services during the upcoming Victoria Manor Wellness Fair on Wednesday, May 20th. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victoria Manor and is open to seniors, caregivers, families, and community members interested in healthy aging and wellness resources. Organizers say the fair is de