Plan to resume scheduled surgeries, procedures released
ONTARIO — The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning for the gradual resumption of...
Arnprior nursing home’s provincially directed enhanced COVID-19 surveillance comes back negative
RENFREW COUNTY (Arnprior) — In response to the Ontario government’s directive to proactively test all long-term care residents and staff for COVID-19, the Grove...
Special occasions can still be acknowledged for patients at PRH
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — The Pembroke Regional Hospital helped to ensure families and loved ones remained connected with those in the hospital on special...
Strides for smiles at Bonnechere Manor
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — On Monday, as part of the ‘Strides for Smiles’ fundraiser, Bonnechere Manor’s own 99 year old Harold Irving will be...
Renfrew County Virtual Triage, Assessment Centre helps majority of patients avoid an Emergency Department...
RENFREW COUNTY — Early data shows 74 per cent of patients assessed by the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) would...
New order issued to support people with mental health, addictions issues
ONTARIO — On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is extending all emergency orders that have been put...
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...
