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Monday, June 11, 2012
Doctor Recruitment Funding Received!
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative Receives Good News!
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative announced today funding recieved from Eastern Ontario Development Program will help support the expansion of three programs to recruit family doctors to the City of Kawartha Lakes. These family physician recruitment programs are extremely important in assisting efforts to recruit family doctors to the CKL.
The funding received is through the Government of Canada’s Eastern Ontario Development Program, which is administered by the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation with the support of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario.
'The KLHCI Board of Directors is very pleased to again receive funding through this program. We are grateful to the KLCFDC Board of Directors and look forward to the positive outcomes expected,' says Andrew Veale, President.
Physician Recruitment Programs Expanding
Programs that will see expansion are, the Family Medicine Residents Weekends, an additional Rural Medicine Week, and a further opportunity to present at a medical university regarding medical training in CKL. Each of these programs is essential to the recruitment of family doctors to CKL by showcasing the practice opportunities available and the benefits of enjoying life in CKL.Local Supports Provide Key Recruitment Assistance
KLHCI appreciates the support of the Victoria County Medical Society and BMO Harris Private Banking.'The expansion of these programs would not be possible without the support of the medical community acting as hosts and preceptors', says Cindy Snider, KLHCI Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, adding 'The additional support being received from BMO Harris Private Banking is also greatly appreciated and the information they are able to provide to medical students and family medicine residents is found to be very beneficial.'
New Doctors Provide Local Economic Improvements
Ian Crockford, Board Chair of the KLCFDC, sees great benefits to the local economy when family doctors choose to practice in the CKL.'The local economy is known to grow as every doctor who comes into a community provides a spin-off economic benefit of between $500,000 and $1,000,000 per year.' stated Crockford adding'Additional family doctors will positively impact the service capacity of the Ross Memorial Hospital. As more family doctors establish their practice in CKL, fewer citizens will need to travel outside CKL to receive primary health care.'
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Local Smokers Quitting Get Free Nicotine Patches!
S.T.O.P. Program Offers Free Nicotine Patches!
Quitting smoking? Here's a great freebie for you!
STOP, Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients, Program returns February to City of Kawartha Lakes. STOP, a program supporting smokers trying to quit, provides smokers with five weeks of free nicotine patches. Smokers who attend the STOP Program will also get educational material and other resources to help them in the quitting process.
'Becoming tobacco-free can be challenge, and that is where the STOP Program can help you achieve the goal of quitting,' says Dearbhla Lynch, a Health Promoter with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
The Health Unit is partnering with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Kawartha North Family Health Team and Ross Memorial Hospital to bring the STOP Program to the area. Sessions are set for February 15 in Fenelon Falls and February 16 in Lindsay.
Limited Space Register NOW!
Because of limited space, Lynch encourages people to register now for the STOP Program.
“Nicotine patches can really improve the chances of quitting smoking, but some people may not be able to afford them due to cost,' Lynch says. 'With the STOP Program, patches are available free-of-charge and can really improve a smoker’s chances of successfully quitting.'
Find out if you qualify for the STOP Program, complete the initial phone screening, and if successful, you will be asked to attend one of the STOP sessions in February. STOP sessions will be held in Fenelon Falls,and Lindsay. Contact (705) 887-3535 - speak to Leslie Ballam at the Kawartha North Family Health Team for Fenelon Falls sessions,and the Health Unit at (705) 324-3569, ext. 204 for Lindsay Sessions.
About STOP:The STOP Program is conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and receives funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as part of its Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy. Since 2005, the STOP Program has helped more than 68,000 people across the province in their quest to give up tobacco.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Reminder Omemee Flu Clinic Tonight!
Influenza Immunization Clinics City Of Kawartha Lakes - 2011
Flu shots are now available free-of-charge at any of the following community clinics or through your health care provider.
Appointments are not necessary if you are visiting one of the Health Unit's clinics, but please remember to:
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bring your health card and/or driver's license
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wear a short sleeve shirt, if possible
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be prepared to remain in the clinic area for 15 minutes after being vaccinated.
Please note: This year's flu vaccine is not neomycin-free.
Omemee
Wednesday, November 23 - 3 to 7 pm
Trinity United Church, 6 King Street West.
For Other Times and locations See http://www.hkpr.on.ca/topics-master.asp?id=4268
After you Flu shot. remember to pop across the street and reward yourself with some great reading from the Omemee Public Library!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dr. David McLaren- New Local Family Doctor!
Dr. David McLaren begins practicing with Kawartha North Family Health Team, Fenelon Falls.Ontario November 1, 2011. While Dr.McLaren's. patients will initially be comprised of those currently on the waiting list of the KNFHT, local residents who currently travel as far as Toronto for healthcare, will be glad to see that there may be potential openings in Dr.McLaren's practice in the near future. Yes, there is a light at the end of that tunnel. Read on to find out more about our area's newest family doctor. Saturday, October 8, 2011
Important Ontario Health Survey!
Have You Completed this Ontario Health Survey?
Ontario Health Study needs your help! More than 40,000 of your fellow Ontarians have already signed up to participate in the Ontario Health Study (OntarioHealthStudy.ca). Here’s why you should consider being a part of it, too:Thursday, September 29, 2011
Health Unit Rabies Warning! Clinic Dates Set!
Health Unit Warns - Making Wild Animals Pets Increases Rabies Risk!
Don’t tempt fate by befriending, feeding or getting too close to wild animals – no matter how cute and cuddly they may look.’Making 'pets' of wild animals like squirrels, foxes and raccoons can be a dangerous practice that unnecessarily puts local residents at risk of rabies, says a local health official. 'As urban development expands, there is more likelihood to come in contact with wildlife,' says Richard
Friday, September 23, 2011
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative Recruits New Doctor!
Dr. Meileen Joynt Accepting New Kawartha Lakes Patients !
Special From: Cindy Snider Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative - New family doctor, Dr. Meileen Joynt, looks forward to welcoming Kawartha Lakes patients to her new general family medicine practice, by Giant Tiger 55 Angeline Street North, Lindsay. KLHCI is very pleased to announce that Dr.
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