By James MatthewsThere’s no immediate end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic.But the number of positive tests are on the decline in the area covered by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.Dr. Natalie…
Public input needed for mental health and addiction…
A new project is being developed in Haliburton County surrounding the issues of mental health, addiction and access to social and community services. If you are someone who has experienced these issues and required or…
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines available
Local families encouraged to make informed decision about vaccinations for children As of 8 a.m. today (July 28), parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years are now able to book…
Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic drives in $40,000…
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHSF) Foundation’s Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic was a day of generosity and cheer following a two-year hiatus.The event was back with 144 participants on Friday, July…
HHHS asks patients to ‘StopCheckGo’
By Sue Tiffin Those seeking medical attention are being asked to ensure their need is serious before visiting a local emergency department.On Thursday afternoon prior to the busy holiday weekend, Haliburton Highlands Health Services launched…
HHHS responds to community concerns about emergency department…
The following is a press release from Haliburton Highlands Health Services issued at 10:30 a.m. on April 29. In response to concerns heard through the community, Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) shared today that no…
Health unit monitoring ‘fairly significant increase’ in COVID-19…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on April 6. By Sue Tiffin“When we saw lifting…
Annual service plan approved with $3M increase to…
By Sue TiffinAn overall increase of $3,634,196 to the previously approved Sept. 2021 budget was brought to the board of health by Dr. Natalie Bocking.The annual service plan has to be submitted to the Ministry…
Ontario seniors want home to be where they…
By Chris DrostProvincial government continue to invest in institutional care despite what aging population wantHome and community care in Ontario is facing a crisis and some organizations that support individuals requiring support in their homes,…
Health unit responds to government’s lifting of restrictions
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference held March 9 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin An acceleration of the lifting…
Thank you Family Health Team, partners
The following is a monthly column for rotation of residents from Highlands East By Jan Simon Recently I have had two personal phone calls from Wilberforce residents praising the care they received from our Haliburton…
Multiple indicators showing Omicron wave plateau
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Feb. 9. By Sue Tiffin “We are seeing…
MOH acknowledges frustration during pandemic
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Feb. 2. When asked for her…
Carbon monoxide call highlights importance of detectors
By Darren LumA recent assistance call for three area residents who were suffering from carbon monoxide inhalation living north of Haliburton is a reminder of the importance of having a working carbon monoxide detector in…
Test positivity rates, outbreak reports being monitored by…
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Jan. 12. There have been 4,858…
Routine, sense of purpose key to coping this…
By Nick BernardWinter – the coldest, darkest time of the year.Where the holidays can be difficult for many, the long trudge towards springtime can be even worse for those who have concerns about their mental…
Gifts from the Heart fundraiser helps SIRCH’s food…
By Nick BernardThis is the 10th year of SIRCH’s Gifts from the Heart, the annual fundraiser that helps fund SIRCH’s efforts to address gaps in social and health services in Haliburton County. Since March of…
Vaccine clinics for children open this week
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually Nov. 24. By Sue Tiffin On the first day…
Health unit reports decline in number of people…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Nov. 17 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin As of last week, the…
HHHS prepares for province’s second wave
By Sue TiffinWhile confirmed cases of COVID-19 have remained low in Haliburton County, with 19 cases having been reported resolved since the pandemic was declared in March, Haliburton Highlands Healthcare Services teams have been working…
Sampling near old mine sites finds ‘no expected…
By Jenn Watt Results from sediment and water sampling at three decommissioned mine sites in the area around Cardiff and Bancroft conducted in 2019 show the public and environment are protected, information released last month…