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School immunization records assessment expanding to UCDSB in February

SUBMITTED Last month, South East Health Unit (formerly the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) began conducting immunization record assessments for students born in...

A community triumph: Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department opens at CPDMH

LAURIE WEIR After years of planning and anticipation, the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) celebrated the grand opening of the Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department (ED)...

Local author supports Manie Daniels Centre in Maberly with new book, Last Call

LAURIE WEIR A new novel by local author Joe Weber is giving back to the community in a big way. Last Call, a story rooted...

Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact...

Hospice Hub expands services with new day program and leadership

HEDDY SOROUR Securing permanent and sustainable funding is the Hospice Hub’s next priority. The fledgling organization has managed to secure several grants and had two extraordinarily...

CPDMH announces official grand opening of the new emergency department

SUBMITTED After years of planning, dedication, and anticipation, the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to announce the official grand opening of the new...

Major milestone brings CPDMH new Emergency Department closer to opening

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to announce a major milestone in the journey toward enhanced healthcare access for our community. The...

Record Splash: Perth Polar Bear Plunge raises $83K for Hospice Hub

LAURIE WEIR The 2025 Perth Polar Bear Plunge set new records. A total of 222 jumpers braved the frigid Jan. 1 temperatures of the Little Tay...

Opinion: Let’s stop pretending January is a good time for resolutions

LAURIE WEIR Ah, January. It will soon be upon us. The month where we’re all supposed to magically transform into the best versions of ourselves—right...

South East Health Unit to launch in 2025: A united vision for healthier communities

SUBMITTED The boards of health for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH), Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) and Leeds, Grenville and...

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