Whitewater Region trying to be Dementia Friendly Community
WHITEWATER REGION -- Whitewater Region is looking to the future and becoming a Dementia Friendly Community.
Linda LeDuc, a Dementia Friendly Communities Trainer with Alzheimer...
Ticks and Lyme Disease –Be aware it may be there
As the daytime temperature begins to rise, ticks become active looking for a blood meal. When outdoors - in environments like wooded areas, tall...
‘Brush up on Facts’ campaign urges parents to keep kids’ teeth healthy
The Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD), along with Public Health Units across Ontario, has launched an awareness campaign for Oral Health Month....
New community-based outpatient program for stroke survivors will assist with hospital to home transition
PEMBROKE -- Renfrew County stroke survivors will soon benefit from a new outpatient program at Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) which offers a specialized team...
Phoenix Centre for Children and Families Receives Four-Year Accreditation
PEMBROKE -- The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families has been awarded a four-year accreditation by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA). The hard...
Local hospitals go for Silver with the health foods in Champlain hospitals program
Veggie breakfast omelettes. An oatmeal topping bar. Fruit parfaits. Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) is making healthy eating the easy choice in the cafeteria, Mural...
RVH adds neurology clinic
RENFREW -- The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is once again expanding services as it introduces Neurologist Dr. Vanessa Doyle to its long list of outreach clinics.
“We...
RVH Foundation announces new executive director
RENFREW — The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director to replace Barb Desilets when she...
13th Annual Black Bears Hockey Tournament raises $15,955 for Cutting Edge Campaign
PEMBROKE -- Founded in 2006, the annual Black Bears Hockey Tournament attracts CNL Chalk River employees and retirees to take to the ice in...
Fun at the frosty fat bike social near Beachburg
WHITEWATER NEWS (behind Beachburg) —Mother Nature co-operated and Sunday’s spring-like day in winter was perfect for the Fat and Frosty Fat...
