Last month, Hospice Peterborough launched an innovate grief support program that helps people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one move forward, both physically and figuratively. Walking with Grief is a support program where people meet to walk and share their grief with others in a similar situation. … Continue reading
Kate Ward joined Keep Fit Women in the office, managing the Durham location. She was inspired by the comradery and general feeling of confidence and well-being exuded by the participants. Seeing the smiles on the “After” photos of the participants convinced her to jump in, and now she owns the… Continue reading
As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include: allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever), oral thrush, dermatitis, cold sores, impetigo, insect bites including ticks, common urinary tract infections, musculoskeletal sprains and strains, among others. Minor ailments are health conditions that can… Continue reading
Courtney Sitler has been a Registered Practical Nurse for six years. After graduating from Durham College, her professional career began at Lakeridge Health, a hospital in the Durham Region, where she was a “floater”, giving her exposure to care in departments across the organization. She recently began working at a… Continue reading
Ruth Roberts approaches her patients with the keen eye of an experienced nurse, quickly assessing the situation to find the best approach. Some are open books, ready to embrace the gift of music that Ruth offers, easily finding its restorative gifts. Others are wary, resistant even, and that includes the… Continue reading
When COVID shut down in her professional life as a Registered Massage Therapist, Carron took her energy in a different direction and pursued instruction as a Pilates instructor. The dream goal was to open a home-based business as a Pilates instructor and a Register Massage Therapist. She has arrived. She… Continue reading
During her work as a Personal Service Worker, Krystyna Nelson has seen firsthand the physical and mental debilitation that chronic ailments have on daily life. During time spent with her clients, she saw them feel supported, even finding ways to laugh. When her scheduled time was up, she often… Continue reading
This month marks 50 years since Dr. Dave VanLoon and his wife, Claire, moved to Millbrook, as Dave began his career as a family doctor. He assumed the practice of Dr. Hobbs and, at first, his medical practice continued to operate out of the retired doctor’s home. Soon, the new… Continue reading
