HGH returning to “new normal”
We hear the term “new normal” a lot these days, and that is precisely what the administration at Hawkesbury and
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Button brigade brings relief to medical personnel with sore ears
It started out as one local entrepreneur’s idea, but it has since turned into a community button brigade. Josée Tom
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ER doctor and nurse share experiences of working during COVID-19 crisis
Being a doctor or a nurse isn’t easy these days. Being prepared for the invisible enemy called coronavirus is making
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Casselman council supports HGH effort for satellite hospital
There are plans in place for the establishment of a satellite hospital in Casselman. At its February 11 meeting, Casselman
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Studies aim to advise province on future of paramedic services
A year ago, the Ontario government was set to reduce the number of local authorities providing paramedic services in the
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HGH Foundation celebrates donors to successful fundraising campaign
The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) Foundation recently celebrated those who have helped make two major projects at the
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Virus season and holidays affected emergency waiting times at HGH
If you headed to the emergency department at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) over the holidays and felt
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A tale of two ER’s: Alexandria and Lachute
While Hawkesbury and District General Hospital recently experienced longer wait times at its emergency department, the situation was similar over
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Report sounds alarm over state of long-term care in Ontario
A new report from the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) depicts disturbing conditions for residents and staff in Ontario’s long-term care
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Casselman Medical Centre recruits another doctor
Things are looking up for the Casselman Medical Centre, which has not one, but two new doctors opening practises. Dr.
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