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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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Task force on opioids to hold first meeting in September, says health unit official

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Task force on opioids to hold first meeting in September, says health unit official

Robert Washburn August 30, 2019

A task force led by the health unit involving local police, Northumberland Hills Hospital, and emergency services...

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Caring in a crisis – hospital emergency and mental health leaders on opioids in Northumberland

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Caring in a crisis – hospital emergency and mental health leaders on opioids in Northumberland

Robert Washburn August 16, 2019

  So far in the series on Opioids in Northumberland, we have heard from law enforcement and...

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