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Measles cases surge in Ontario; no infections reported in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

HEDDY SOROUR Measles cases are surging across Ontario, but none have been reported in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, according to the newly amalgamated South East...

Smiths Falls fire chief updates council on grants, bylaws and cancer prevention

LAURIE WEIR Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough briefed Smiths Falls council on Monday, Nov. 25, about three key initiatives, including grant funding, bylaw enforcement challenges and...

MRHA welcomes James Hildebrand as new VP of Capital Development and Support Services

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hildebrand as Vice President of Capital Development and Support Services....

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...

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...

Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital CEO highlights year’s successes

LAURIE WEIR Michael Cohen, president and chief executive officer of Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, presented the hospital’s achievements to Smiths Falls town council...

New Perth Family Health Team to increase access to health care in Lanark County

LAURIE WEIR A ground-breaking family health team is set to increase access to health care for the residents of Perth and surrounding areas. The Perth Family...

Health Unit raises awareness of harmful algal blooms

SUBMITTED Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these...

High heat and humidity alert: Essential health tips from LGLDHU

SUBMITTED High temperatures and humidity are expected today and over the weekend and this may affect your health. Becoming over heated can cause dehydration, heat...

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