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Horizons of Friendship Resource Development Co-ordinator Debbie Morales explains a new partnership between Global Affairs Canada to provide a major Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) initiative in predominantly indigenous rural Guatemalan communities on Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
The Canadian sale of LAVs to Saudi Arabia and paying for plasma donations are two topics discussed on this version of Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
Kitchener-Consestoga MPP Michael Harris talks about his proposal to create an all-party committee to review the funding and treatment of Ontarians with rare diseases during Consider This Live as part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. He makes his case for reform and talks about the crippling costs families are facing. Listen carefully for his view on Pharmacare, and how the changes will be funded in a time of hospital cutbacks. He also tells some heart-wrenching stories about families affected. It is a timely, compelling discussion. Continue Reading →
Northumberland Hills Chief Executive Officer Linda Davis and board chair Jack Russell discuss the impact of the final hospital plan, including layoff, long-term care and budget cuts on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
It appears consultants and bureaucrats are more important than you and me when it comes to any discussion of proposed changes to Northumberland Hills Hospital. And, any sense of transparency or public accountability has gone out the window, according to media reports last week. “A directive (was released late Monday) to defer internal and external engagement activities regarding 2016/2017…the first phase of the Hospital Improvement Plan,” according to the local news media. Meanwhile, the Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) floated tidbits to the public in its own report on a consultant’s recommendations regarding $2.5 million in cuts to the hospital over two years. There will be changes to support services, medical and surgical units, as well as combining the restorative and palliative care units. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
Well, the moustache is beginning to grow, but it pretty rough. You can barely tell it is there. You need just the right light to see it. And, it doesn’t help that it is gray. There was a great chance this week to talk to students about stress management. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
Can you help me? I need your help. It is strange to ask this as a journalist. It is not the type of question one is accustomed to asking. Usually, it is far more pointed or deliberate in seeking a specific answer. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
Healthcare is the number one issue in this election a recent poll showed, period. Yet, it is being largely ignored on the national campaign trail. Local candidates gave brief statements in the media last week. But at a recent healthcare debate organized by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Conservative candidate Adam Moulton did not participate, sending a clear message to voters. With the Northumberland Hills Hospital consultant’s review pending release later this month, the debate over healthcare in this riding seems even more urgent. Continue Reading →
The Registered Nurses Association representatives Cathy Graham and Chad Duff speak bluntly about healthcare issues in the current federal election on Consider This Live on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
As Northumberland Hills Hospital board waits for bids to close next week on its contract to undertake an operational review, it is striking how big a gamble officials are taking. Back in October, with just one quarter of the fiscal year under its belt, Chief Executive Officer Linda Davis and the board of directors knew a money crunch was coming. Within no time, the Local Integrated Health Network (LHIN) for the Central East area was notified. It immediately moved into action. Representatives were sent to review all aspects. Continue Reading →