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EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place

Second Annual EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton...

An Almonte baby boom

Springtime is often busy in the Almonte...

Brenda Edgerton — obituary

Edgerton, Brenda Pauline Brenda passed peacefully after fighting a...

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An Almonte baby boom

Springtime is often busy in the Almonte General Hospital Birthing Unit, but this March things were really hopping.  There were 33 babies born, almost double the number born last...

ConnectWell Community Health seeks board and community members

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking new members for our Board of Directors and community members for our Board Committees ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited charitable organization, governed by...

Support local hospitals, win great prizes

WIN2024 Car or Ca$h for Healthcare Lottery features more than $168,000 in prizes including a 2024 Corvette Stingray! The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation and Carleton Place & District...

Critical incident stress management team supports paramedics

By Marly Kovacs Lanark County Paramedic Service is proud to be one of the few paramedic services leading the way in improving the mental health...

“Break the Silence” during Epilepsy Awareness Month

  Did you know that 42 Canadians will learn today that they have epilepsy? Or that 300,000 Canadian now live with this neurological disorder? It’s true,...

Travel tips to help keep your body from ‘March breaking’ down

 by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor Heavy luggage, suitcases, daypacks and beach bags can all wreak havoc on our backs and necks when overloaded with weight....

Partners work together to serve the needs of our community

by Mary Wilson Trider At Almonte General Hospital we often talk about being part of and serving our community. We also talk about working with...

Royal Canadian Legion donation purchases cystoscope for AGH

The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation have donated $7,100 to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation...

Recreation therapy plays a vital role at Fairview Manor

By Mary-Ellen Harris Restorative care is one of the most effective models and philosophies of care for preventing avoidable declines in long-term care residents. At Fairview...

The Hospice celebrates the $55,000 in donations received in its first full year of operation

In the first full year of operation of the Hospice,  the community has donated over $55,000. Donors include service clubs, churches, and interest groups,...

Use technology to achieve your health goals in 2014

  by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor   We are almost one full month into our new years resolutions. If yours was to “be more active” or “get...

New clinic will help prepare patients for successful surgery

By Fran Cameron   Almonte General Hospital is launching a new clinic to ensure optimal surgical outcomes by providing assessment and education of surgical patients...

Dr. Asif Khan answers questions about depression in seniors

by Susan Hanna  Depression affects people of all ages. But a diagnosis of depression in seniors can be missed altogether because changes are often attributed...

2013 was another busy year for AGH, FVM and LCAS

By Mary Wilson Trider  Another year has flown by, as staff, physicians, midwives and volunteers have been busy providing safe, high-quality care to the patients...

Hub donates $2,500 to the Almonte General Hospital

The Hub in Almonte recently made a donation of $2,500 to purchase a chair for the Medical/Surgical Department at Almonte General Hospital. Hospital CEO...

Almonte Valley Players announce $1000 donation to the Hub Hospice

After six successful performances of "Marion Bridge", the Almonte Valley Players are pleased to announce that they have donated $1000 to the Hub Hospice...

Rideau Valley Diabetes Services provides education and support

 If you have pre-diabetes, have been newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had diabetes for a long time, Rideau Valley Diabetes Services (RVDS) provides...

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