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Proposed walk-in clinic aiming to open in former Toronto Road location in Port Hope Nov. 1

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PORT HOPE WALK IN CLINIC

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Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, a walk-in clinic is on the cusp of opening at its former site on Toronto Road in Port Hope. In this interview with Mayor Olena Hankivsky you will get the details of this ambitious proposal. The journey to get the clinic open has not been smooth for the mayor and Councillor Les Andrews. You will hear how some doctors expressed concerns about the clinic. But you will also hear of the outpouring of support from other doctors, community organizations and the public. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Health, Politics, Port Hope

Port Hope woman shares life experience of drug use and recovery, plus advocacy and activism

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Angela Smoke

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Over the past few weeks, the opioid crisis emerged as a central topic of public debate. Advocates and supporters of people with addictions often urge politicians and bureaucrats to include consultations with people with lived experience. That term, lived experience, means different things to people. It is also a perspective that many don’t understand. What is it like to live with or be recovering from an addiction? Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Health, Opioids, Politics, Social Justice

Food insecurity impacts nearly 4,000 people in Northumberland County, according to health unit study

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Fare Share workers sorting items

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Going to the grocery store makes many people cringe at the price of food. So, it is easy to understand how hard it must be for people who do not make enough money to buy what they need to feed themselves and their families. This is known as food insecurity. Food insecurity affects just under 4,000 people in Northumberland. Those are the ones that can be identified. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Health, Northumberland County, Social Justice

Use of temp agency key issue as nurses take job action during contract talks

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Two nurses

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Currently, nurses from across Ontario are negotiating a new contract. This includes nurses at Northumberland Hills Hospital and Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Exhausted from the pressures of getting through the pandemic, understaffing, and a wage cap imposed by the provincial government, many are upset. One key issue is the use of agency nurses. These are temporary, contracted positions used to fill in during staff shortages. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Health, Healthcare, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Politics, Social Justice

Strategic plan for local health aims to improve system across the board, says co-chair

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Adrienne Bell Smith

 

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In the spring of last year, the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland launched a strategic planning process. This is the group made up of all the healthcare providers from across the county. From hospitals to long-term care, from family physicians to mental health workers, this group is trying to reform the local system. The results of this consultation with the public and those within health care was the basis for the plan. It was released just before Christmas. Continue Reading →

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Survivor night honours first responders and those they saved with heartfelt stories

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Survivor Night

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Seeing an ambulance travelling the roads across Northumberland County is not unusual. Paramedics attend about 23,000 calls a year. But have you ever wondered about the person inside? What has happened? How serious is it? Continue Reading →

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Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you

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Northumberland HIlls Hospital

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People First –  That is the top line of the new strategic plan for Northumberland Hills Hospital. While some may think that is a bit obvious, the simplicity masks a deeper meaning. In this interview, Susan Walsh, CEO of Northumberland Hills Hospital, and Pam Wente, former hospital board chair, will explain. It is not just about putting people at the centre of care. It also speaks to diversity. Continue Reading →

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Health unit plays key role in tackling the opioid crisis in Northumberland

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drug addict

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The recent tragic death of Kory Trenouth brought into sharp focus the impact of the opioid crisis in Northumberland County. Then, last week, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit released an opioid alert warning illegal drug users about the possibility of overdosing or potential poisons in the drug supply. The first interview on today’s show hones in on the continuing opioid crisis in the county. As of July 5, there were 64 overdoses in Northumberland. Last year, the total was 152. Continue Reading →

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Responding to an overdose death: See the person, not just the problem, says advocate

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MIssy McLean

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Just after midnight Thursday, a 36-year-old man was found in distress in the lobby of a local bank on King Street. Police officers discovered him and tried to help. Sadly, he died. Missy McLean is a director for Moms Stop The Harm. She is a local activist working hard to change local attitudes toward those who are addicted to drugs and their families. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Local News, Community, Health, Opioids, Social Justice

Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare

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Family doctor engage

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Wait times. How many times have you had to wait to get medical care? How long have you waited in the emergency room? How about a doctor’s office? To get home care? Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Health, Politics, Social Justice