Health & Senior Living 2/20

Oct 242 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...

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Kawartha Lakes advances plans for $50 Million Paramedic Headquarters

darryl knight

Oct 173 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...

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Thankful Hearts Walkers make event a success

The Standard

Oct 171 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...

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Fleming College launches new program to address local healthcare needs

darryl knight

Oct 102 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...

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HKPR pledges support for federal basic income bill

Dan Cearns

Oct 102 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...

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Changing your perspective can change your World

Tina Y. Gerber McCurley

Oct 22 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...

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Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

darryl knight

Oct 22 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...

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Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition

Lauren Walker

Oct 22 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...

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HKPR health unit prepares for autumn respiratory illness season

Dan Cearns

Sep 252 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...

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Ontario government announces funding increase for ambulances and related services

Dan Cearns

Sep 191 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...

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Tammy Adams

Sep 193 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...

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Robin Van Der Vleuten

Sep 121 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...

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Does the health care system work for seniors?

Tina Y. Gerber McCurley

Sep 123 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...

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Robin Van Der Vleuten

Sep 123 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...

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Movement for Life - Fitness Trends for older adults

Lauren Walker

Sep 122 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...

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Lauren Walker

Sep 42 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...

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Kawartha Lakes calls on the province, federal government to aid in adding physicians

Dan Cearns

Sep 41 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...

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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley

Sep 42 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...

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RMH Thankful Hearts Walk supports cardiac/pulmonary care

The Standard

Aug 292 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...

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Dan Cearns

Aug 221 min read

HKPR launches a new online portal

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is launching a new way for...

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