Province extends Emergency Order
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — On April 14, the Ontario government extended the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for...
Health experts say the COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario
ONTARIO — The Ontario government released updated COVID-19 modelling on Monday, which shows the enhanced public health measures, including staying home and physically distancing...
Pollen or Pandemic? How to spot the difference
ONTARIO — As allergy season approaches, confusion is expected when monitoring symptoms for COVID-19. There are many symptoms which overlap the two.
“Nasal congestion, fatigue...
WBCHC resources during COVID-19
WHITEWATER REGION — In support of their clients and other residents in Renfrew County in need of health and practical support, the Whitewater-Bromley Community...
Delivering mental health services to the doorstep
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — For the most vulnerable in our community who are living with mental health and addiction issues, the COVID-19 pandemic is...
Approximately 1,500 patients assessed since end-of-March
RENFREW COUNTY — The Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has now assessed approximately 1,500 patients since it launched on March...
Service provides all-day care for those without access to a primary care physician
RENFREW COUNTY — When Kim Sell, Client Services Supervisor with Carefor Health and Community Services, was visiting a client in a retirement home, she...
Stay home during the holidays, says RCDHU
RENFREW COUNTY — With many upcoming holidays and the arrival of warmer weather, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reminding residents to...
Health unit reports one death, seven cases of COVID-19 in Renfrew County
RENFREW COUNTY — Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed five more positive laboratory-confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) throughout Renfrew County...
Pembroke Regional Hospital looking for donations, closely managing supplies
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — The Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) is working with health care facilities and hospitals in the region in order to ensure...
