Beth Donovan Hospice seeks approval from Province for 2 residential hospice beds
submitted by Sue Walker
Executive Director, Beth Donovan
Over the past 30 years, Beth Donovan Hospice has been actively serving the North Grenville and surrounding area...
Expanded eligibility for 50+ for Third Booster Doses
by the District Health Unit
The Ministry of Health announced that starting December 13, 2021, they will be opening up eligibility for 3rd doses to...
The role of a registered dietitian and what they can do for you
by Danielle Labonté, MPH, MAN, RD, LGL District Health Unit
What is a Registered Dietitian?
Registered dietitians give credible information and encourage healthy food choices that...
Weightlifting, not just for a medal
When asked how they exercise, people often report jogging, bicycling or walking. But what about weightlifting? Authorities say that picking up weights is not...
Canadians give provinces failing grades on access to mental health services
submitted by CAMIMH
In surveying Canadian residents who have accessed mental health services in the past year, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental...
Slowing Metabolism causing fat gain as you age? Muscle Loss in Disguise.
(excerpted from https://www.strength-space.com/post/slowing-metabolism)
Drawn out, low intensity exercise can derail your diet plans by giving you an insatiable appetite and cravings. Sensible eating is key,...
ConnectWell Autism addresses “Sibling Burnout” with new Sibshop program
Your relationship with your sibling is probably part of your earliest memories. Siblings rely on each other for support, share secrets that they do...
Increase in new COVID-19 infections in workplaces
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is seeing a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections in the past weeks, particularly in workplaces....
Farmer Wellness Initiative focuses on helping farmers in need
- Help for Ontario farmers and their families is just a phone call away
by Tyler Brooks
Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations
A telehealth line that makes...
Growing Food
Submitted by Danielle Labonte, MPH, MAN, RD
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Finally, winter is over and people can get...