Tag: health
Horses are Patient Therapists at Harmony Farms Rice Lake
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…
Thanks for 50 Years of Service
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…
Pond Hockey
Residents have taken full advantage of this winter weather this year getting a workout before lacing their skates. Multiple “rinks” and even a small circuit allowed all skill levels the opportunity to enjoy the…
Experienced Long Term Care Nurse Launches Mobile Foot Care Service
After working for more than a decade in long term care settings, Registered Practical Nurse Beth Steinbeck was ready for a change. Among the residents in her care, foot issues were common, and as…
New Massage Clinic Opens in Bailieboro
Christa Packman moved to the Bailieboro area in search of a quieter life. A small town girl at heart, Christa grew up in Brooklin when the main attraction was a pizza place and a…
Variety in Sport Experience Builds Better Athletes
Why do parents focus on putting their kids on an intense one-sport-only track? Do they think it will help them reach professional sports levels sooner? Will it give them a better chance by sacrificing…
A Fond Farewell for Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rosana Salvaterra
Last week the community bade farewell to Dr. Rosana Salvaterra who leaves her position as Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough area which she has held since 2008. In the last year and…
Acknowledging the Donation that Made the Outdoor Fitness Area Possible
The equipment has been in place since last fall, but it took almost a year to find conditions that allowed a celebration and acknowledgement of the generous legacy gift. Last month, a brief ribbon-cutting…
Pop-Up Clinic Coming to Millbrook
Vaccines will be offered at the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre on Tuesday, August 17th from 9 am, and will offer both first and second doses of mRNA vaccines for residents who are aged 18 and…