Change of Ownership at Millbrook Pharmacy

Customers of the Millbrook Pharmacy are aware that something changed this fall. In late summer, Steve Susko sold the pharmacy to Harpreet Chowli, a licensed pharmacist who has practised for more than 10 years. Hers is not the only new face in the store: there are new faces everywhere, many… Continue reading

PRHC Introduces on-line Wait-time Clock for Emergency Department Care

Last week, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)announced that patients and families can now access an online Emergency Department(ED) wait-time clock providing real-time estimates for how long it may take to be seen by a physician. “Patients and families are already experiencing stress and uncertainty when they come to the ED,”… Continue reading

NEW Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Bailieboro

Tyler grew up in Peterborough where he found his calling early in life, beginning to work in chiropractic clinics while still in high school. He has spent ten years working in the field, the last five practicing as a licensed chiropractor in a Peterborough clinic. After marrying a Millbrook girl,… Continue reading

Jill Worden Offers Tools to Calm our Minds

Jill Worden believes we would all be less stressed if we just paid attention. The current term for this is being “mindful”, which means being aware of our senses, both physical and emotional and living in the moment. Jill Worden worked in the field of mental health and wellness for… Continue reading

Chaga Health and Wellness

Jerry Ouellette has quite a resume. Before launching Chaga Health and Wellness which is a regular vendor at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, he was the former Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, Junior Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Junior Minister of Transportation, and a recipient of Chief and Queen Scout… Continue reading

Board of Health Discusses Measles Outbreak

At the June 18th Board of Health Meeting, Chief Medical Officer for the combined Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland and Peterborough Board of Health Thomas Piggott raised the topic of the measles in the region. Earlier this month, two case of measles were diagnosed in Peterborough and one in the City of… Continue reading