Health

Major funding announcement plus sage advice from hospital CEO

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Major funding announcement plus sage advice from hospital CEO

Robert Washburn July 18, 2020

There is a different energy when the premier and the minister of health show up to a...

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An inside look at one local nurse’s world during the pandemic

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An inside look at one local nurse’s world during the pandemic

Robert Washburn June 27, 2020

This is the second of a two-part podcast taking us inside Northumberland Hills Hospital to look at...

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Nurses protest outside MPP’s office seeking right to negotiate contract, says union leader

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Nurses protest outside MPP’s office seeking right to negotiate contract, says union leader

Robert Washburn June 27, 2020

This is the first of a two-part podcast looking at the issues facing local nurses at Northumberland...

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Local Chief Medical Officer gives timely update as province relaxes rules

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Local Chief Medical Officer gives timely update as province relaxes rules

Robert Washburn May 30, 2020

It is now an all too familiar mantra: physical distance, wash your hands, stay home, wear a...

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Re-opening the economy a delicate balance, says local MPP

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Re-opening the economy a delicate balance, says local MPP

Robert Washburn May 22, 2020

  The other day I was looking out my window only to see a local construction crew...

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Community preparing for mental health issues related to COVID-19

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Community preparing for mental health issues related to COVID-19

Robert Washburn May 16, 2020

More and more we are hearing about the mental health echo. This is the effect of the...

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Mental health tips for living through the pandemic from Northumberland Community Counselling Centre

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Mental health tips for living through the pandemic from Northumberland Community Counselling Centre

Robert Washburn May 4, 2020

  Stay home. Physical distancing. Isolate yourself. These are the mantras of the COVID-19 pandemic we hear...

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Chief Medical Officer for Northumberland gives extensive interview about Covid-19

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Chief Medical Officer for Northumberland gives extensive interview about Covid-19

Robert Washburn March 14, 2020

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lynn Noseworthy provides timely, relevant information...

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Members of the new Ontario Health Team explain impact on health care in Northumberland

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Members of the new Ontario Health Team explain impact on health care in Northumberland

Robert Washburn December 22, 2019

Our local health care system is about to go through a seismic transformation. Two weeks ago, the...

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Clearing the smoke about e-cigs, along with a new cancer peer support group in Northumberland

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Clearing the smoke about e-cigs, along with a new cancer peer support group in Northumberland

Robert Washburn October 11, 2019

Taking care of oneself is critical to good health. Today, I have two guests talking about some...

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