In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Naismith Men’s Shed was looking for ways to stay connected while observing social distancing requirements. Home Hospice gave a Zoom presentation to...
Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School,...
Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is currently seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth and...
by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor
Another year has almost come and gone. When you reflect back on 2014 have you achieved your health goals for...
By Mary Wilson Trider
This is Patient Safety Week in Canada. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute established Patient Safety Week in 2005 to “inspire extraordinary...
Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
October 20, 2014
Influenza is a preventable illness that can be very dangerous to some individuals. Because influenza is...
by Mary Wilson Trider
From October 27 to 29, three surveyors from Accreditation Canada will be visiting Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM).
Accreditation is...
For the first time ever, Canada has one national set of low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines. These guidelines, intended for Canadians of legal drinking age...
by Mary Wilson Trider
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) launched “Your Health System” on September 18, a new website that reports a set...
Ovarian cancer is a lethal disease, because no screening is available for the general population.
“However, screening is available for those at high risk of...
by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor
People often tell me about their hip pain.
So, let’s talk about it. First, let’s be clear on exactly where the...
by Glenda Jones
The Almonte Rexall Pharmaplus recently won a company wide contest which ultimately benefitted the Hub Hospice. Pharmacist Diane James surprised the...
Children and youth spend hours at school, recreation centres, sports fields and arenas. These spaces play an important role in their nutrition and health...