Health Care

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

Community Paul Cluff - October 9, 2026

The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

Community Lee Griffi - October 9, 2026

A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.

SEPH board votes to keep rural offices open

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong - December 18, 2025

At their meeting yesterday, the board of Southeast Public Health voted to keep their rural office locations open for the time being.

SEPH reconsidering closing some offices

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong - December 9, 2025

At their most recent meeting, the Southeast Public Health board passed a motion to review the recent decision to close some office locations.

Health unit says respiratory illness activity is high in the region

South East Health Unit Casey Kenny - December 8, 2025

They say the infections are usually caused by viruses like COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and colds while other germs such as bacteria can cause infections in the lungs.

Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team accepting new patients in Bancroft

Health Care Julia DeJong - November 28, 2025

The Tsi Kanonhkhwatsheriyo Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team’s new location in Bancroft is now open and accepting new patients.

SEPH confirms first cases of influenza in the region

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong - November 5, 2025

The health unit said the flu vaccine is available free of charge to anyone over six months of age in the province.

Health Unit set to expand eligibility for RSV vaccines

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong - October 21, 2025

South East Health Unit Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, said the three pathogens to be aware of this cold and flu season are influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.

South East Health Unit board votes to harmonize municipal levies

South East Health Unit Julia DeJong - October 17, 2025

The South East Health Unit consists of the former Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH), Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFL&A), and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.