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Kemptville District Hospital unveils new x-ray machine

SUBMITTED Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its new general x-ray machine is operational. The state-of-the-art diagnostic tool saw its first patient...

Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer visits Kemptville District Hospital

SUBMITTED Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) welcomed Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Canada, Dr. Leigh Chapman, on Tuesday, November 19. The visit included a tour of...

New Emergency Department at CPDMH nears completion

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the highly anticipated new Emergency Department (“ED”) at...

Health Unit focusing on root causes of food insecurity during November

SUBMITTED The Health Unit is raising awareness about the root cause of food insecurity….poverty. Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to...

Lanark County Paramedic Chief Travis Mellema receives Leadership Award

SUBMITTED Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS” or “the Service”) Chief Travis Mellema has been recognized with the distinguished Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award at this...

Smiths Falls faces physician recruitment challenges

LAURIE WEIR How can Smiths Falls recruit more family physicians? That was the question posed by Coun. Chris McGuire to Carlene MacDonald, Physician Recruiter, Perth and Smiths Falls...

PAP-APALOOZA Oct. 31 for unattached patients across the region

Perth Family Health Team partners with hospital for screening SUBMITTED In response to high demand, the Perth Family Health Team is partnering the Perth & Smiths...

PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre welcomes new Executive Director

SUBMITTED The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre (PEP) is excited to announce that Alexandra Prefasi has been appointed as the Centre’s new Executive Director, beginning this...

Lanark County Paramedics honoured at Long Service Awards ceremony

SUBMITTED On September 19th, 2024, the Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS”) hosted its annual Long Service Medal Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication and contributions of...

Local hospital welcomes midwife to the obstetrical team

SUBMITTED The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is delighted to welcome Lauren Tignanelli as its first hospital-based midwife. This addition aims to...

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