This October, Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting community members to lace up their hiking boots and take part in Hike for Hospice, a month-long fundraising campaign supporting...
Fall is a season of gratitude and community.
As the colours of autumn begin to brighten our communities, we are reminded that every season brings opportunities to connect, support one...
Remember when you felt like you knew how to navigate the healthcare system?
You had a family doctor. You made an appointment. If you needed additional care, you were referred...
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...
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is excited to announce the launch of a Sexual Health Twitter account.
The account will offer factual...
by Susan Healey
Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, has issued a Heat Alert because...
by Healey, Susan
Tick borne (Lyme Disease) and mosquito borne diseases (West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis) are preventable. August and September are the months...
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit recently alerted residents of McNally’s Bay on Upper Rideau Lake of a potential blue-green algae bloom...
by Mary WilsonTrider
Although we receive many positive comments at Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor, it is no secret that hospital food, generally, does...