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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 6, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  D-Day occurred on June...

Almonte Solstice Event, June 20

Celebrating Solstice Together Paddle with Indigenous elder,...

Cat looking to be adopted

Clara, a silver tabby, needs a new...

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Home Hospice North Lanark seeks new board members to support community care

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...

ConnectWell seeks volunteer board members

Contribute to our community! Join our volunteer Board of Directors ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited charitable organization, governed by a community-based volunteer Board of Directors. We focus on...

April is Advance Care Planning Month: Encouraging conversations about what matters most

April is Advance Care Planning Month, a time dedicated to encouraging individuals and families to think about what matters most to them and to share their wishes for future...
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AGH reports on progress in priority areas at 2013 AGM

Almonte General Hospital (AGH) continued to provide high-quality care, enhanced collaboration with partners and focused on the community's health and wellness needs in 2012-13,...

How to avoid gardening aches and pains

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, BASc, DC, Chiropractor, Hands on Healing, Almonte Yard work is no small feat. Raking and mowing, lifting and turning soil, planting...

Enjoy the outdoors and get fit with Nordic Pole Walking

 by Mary Davies Want to firm up that little pot-belly? Tone your physique and improve your health? Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) allows you to do...

Creating a culture of safety for everyone

Creating a culture of safety for patients, residents, employees, physicians, midwives students, volunteers and visitors is the mandate of the Occupational Health and Safety...

Jim McIsaac retiring after 39 years with area ambulance services

When Jim McIsaac began working as an ambulance attendant in 1974, he was part of a private ambulance service with four full-time staff serving...

Recognizing the dedicated volunteers at AGH/FVM

By Mary Wilson Trider On behalf of the patients, residents, staff and physicians of Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM), a heartfelt thanks to...

Don’t let back pain ruin your golf game!

By Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, BASc, DC, Chiropractor, Hands on Healing, Almonte Golf is considered a relatively low impact sport, accessible to all ages, but if...

Give the gift of life – register today as an organ and tissue donor

Have you registered as an organ donor? As part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week April 21-28, 2013, Ontario’s Trillium Gift of Life...

Almonte General Hospital expands hours for X-rays and ultrasounds

 by Susan Hanna The Almonte General Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging department has expanded its hours, making it more convenient for patients to schedule X-ray and ultrasound appointments. The AGH...

Expanded role for midwives at Almonte General Hospital

By Mary Wilson Trider and Heather Garnett  In October 2012 the Ottawa Valley Midwives expressed an interest in acting in the role of First Assist at Caesarean...

Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 50

by Susan Hanna Every week, 425 Canadians are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 175 will die from it. Yet, if detected and treated early, the cure rate for...

Provincial Progressive Conservative health critic visits Almonte General Hospital

Residents and families provide positive feedback about Fairview Manor

by Mary Wilson-Trider During the last quarter of 2012, residents of Fairview Manor and their families were asked for their views on the care provided...

Consider a legacy gift to the AGH/FVM Foundation

The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation recently received a generous gift from the late John Jamieson (Johnny) Waddell, who left the bulk of...
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