Delay in opening of new Health Unit location in Kemptville
submitted by Susan Healey, LGLD Health Unit
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit’s new delivery site at the Kemptville Campus experienced a delay...
Steve Clark announces grant to expand Community Paramedicine
The Ontario government is investing $3,250,000 to expand the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in Leeds-Grenville. This initiative will help more seniors on...
Spring clean up tips
submitted by Susan Healey, LGLDHU
Spring has sprung! When it comes to cleaning up the cottage, garage or shed, be prepared. You may find small...
Local food
by Dana Douglas, MScFN, RD, LG&L District Health Unit
Spring is here and soon we'll be seeing locally grown food in our area. Local food...
Stocking up in case of bad weather
by Marie Traynor, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist,
LGL Health Unit
How can it be November already?! Here are some ideas for stocking up...
Canadian Blood Services celebrates donors for loyalty to patients during pandemic
Canadian Blood Services celebrated blood donors during National Blood Donor Week (June 13-19) for maintaining consistent collections throughout COVID-19 and supporting patients in need...
The agony of shingles: How to decrease the risk
“It was like going through hell,” he said. A friend had developed facial shingles, involving his ear, and despite medication, the pain continued for...
You are not alone
by Tammy Zollinger
“1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem, or illness in any given year” - The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark...
Wind phone at Beth Donovan Hospice
submitted by Sue Walker
Have you heard of a wind phone? The original wind phone inspiration and creation was done by Japanese garden designer Itaru...
Questions about the Ketogenic Diet
What is a ketogenic diet? How does it differ, and is it more effective than other diets? Apart from the hype surrounding this diet,...