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Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read
HKPR health unit to tackle the issue of nicotine pouches in a letter
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is joining many other health...
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The Standard
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Local woman shares gratitude for loved ones and the RMH Team that saved them
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Some of the most important moments of Rosemary Joudrie’s life have taken place...
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Lauren Walker
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker I’m not of the thinking, an “Old dog can’t learn new tricks.” This means, at a certain stage in life, we stop...
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The Standard
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Lindsay Social Dance Club supports the community’s new MRI
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: As dance enthusiasts, members of the Lindsay Social Dance Club know the...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
HKPR considering merging with Peterborough Public Health
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ local health unit, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Common Sense for Long Term Success
by Lauren Walker There’s a lot of information and misinformation when it comes to eating and exercise. Let’s take the common sense...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Why do we plan?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I was blessed to meet two lovely ladies who follow my articles in The Standard, and we began chatting. It...
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The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Area residents encouraged to get their annual flu shot
DURHAM: Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves...
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The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Fenelon Lions complete commitment for community’s CT Scanner
KAWARTHA LAKES: CT imaging is a critical tool for diagnosing injuries and disease, and for guiding surgeries and cancer treatments. At...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Latest COVID-19, Influenza trends discussed at HKPR board meeting
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR) medical officer of health, Dr....
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Movement for Life - minded
by Lauren Walker You’re Never too Old to Exercise I remember many years ago someone said to me “Isn’t that person too old to exercise?”...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Ontario government expands list of ailments pharmacies can prescribe and treat
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is allowing pharmacists to prescribe and treat a number of...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you afford not to invest in your health?
by Lauren Walker "If you don't invest in your health now, be prepared to pay for your illness later." This excellent saying I came across...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you hear me now?
by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...
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Lauren Walker
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Knee replacement: Pre and post-rehab
by Lauren Walker Anyone I work with over the age of 60 is afflicted with common joint pain in the knees. What happens when you need to...
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Tammy Adams
Sep 19, 20232 min read
A Difficult Decision: Long-Term Care
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard When a loved one needs long-term care, it can be a difficult and emotional decision...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 19, 20232 min read
How to deal with the grieving process
By Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Grief is a natural response to death, yet the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. During the grieving...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Dealing with anger and frustration
Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Everyone knows that anger can have a...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 24, 20233 min read
The Word comes in and fills those places
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley In life, we are to bring order to chaos because we are made in the image of God. Sometimes, in the...
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