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InQuinte.ca Year in Review: Quinte Health Care

WEBHealthcare capacity is being tested once again at Quinte area hospitals as 2021 draws to a close. With the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 appearing in the late stages, …

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More walk-in vaccine clinics available in Hastings-Prince Edward

WEBHastings Prince Edward Public Health is opening more doors for people in the region to get vaccinated. The Health Unit stated in a media release on Tuesday it is offering walk-in …

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UPDATED: New Community Health Centre opens in Quinte West

WEBQuinte West residents can expect better access to more coordinated health care services now that the new Community Health Centre is open, said Shelia Braidek. The Executive …

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New ICU expansion officially opens at Belleville General Hospital

WEBWednesday was a special day at Belleville General Hospital, as they held a ceremony to officially open the new expansion of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Intensive Care …

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New Health and Impact Centre opens at Loyalist College

WEBBelleville's Loyalist College has a new centralized location focused on the health and wellness of students. Students and staff joined industry partners at Loyalist College last …

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POVERTY MATTERS: Health and poverty: A key determinant

WEBPoverty directly harms the health of those with low incomes while income inequality affects the health of all Canadians. According to Public Health Canada, poverty is the number …

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Toumishey appointed as medical officer of health for HPE

WEBDr. Ethan Toumishey is the new medical officer of health and CEO for Hastings and Prince Edward County. Toumishey was unanimously appointed to the role …

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InQuinte.ca Mental health agencies change names, brands

WEBTwo leading local agencies whose names are synonymous with mental health are changing their names, but the services clients have come to expect will remain the same. The …

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TeleMed opening the doors for hybrid specialized care in Belleville

WEBIncreasing availability to essential community care services and lessening stress on other local healthcare providers are two examples of how TeleMed MD will be a huge benefit …

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Public Health urges HPV vaccination for oral cancer prevention

WEBThe Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine plays an important role in cervical cancer prevention; however, many people are unaware that it can prevent several other …

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InQuinte.ca New walk-in clinic open in Belleville

WEBBelleville's newest walk-in clinic celebrated their grand opening this week. Great Lakes Walk-In Clinic and Belleville Pharmacy has opened their doors at 690 Sidney Street, on …

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InQuinte.ca Keilty-Friesen named new CEO of AMHS

WEBA long-time professional in the health and human services sector has been named the new chief executive officer of Addictions and Mental Health Services – Hastings Prince …

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InQuinte.ca Volunteers serve up free Breakfast of Champions

WEBIf you need a hot breakfast, the Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre has you covered. The agency provides its free Breakfast of Champions take-out meal …

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InQuinte.ca $240 million over four years helping children with

WEBFunding of $240 million over four years for special needs programming was announced by the Province of Ontario on Tuesday. (Foreground, L-R: Quinte Health Care …

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InQuinte.ca Belleville, Bancroft health groups to join RNAO world

WEBA Belleville health organization is becoming a member of a provincial program. Hastings Manor Home For The Aged is one of 17 organizations -- along with Hastings Centennial …

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InQuinte.ca PEC Hospital auxiliary volunteers recognized for work

WEBA hospital auxiliary group’s efforts to raise essential funds for a local hospital were recognized with the Quinte Health Values in Action Award. The Second Time …

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Amalgamation of eastern Ontario health units still a work in progress

WEBThe work to find efficiencies in operation for public health units in eastern Ontario is continuing. Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health Medical Officer of Health …

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LETTER OF THE LAW: Beware the “independent” medical examiner

WEBIf you are asked by an insurer, the WSIB Board or defendant in a lawsuit to attend for a medical examination in most cases, the examiner will be far from …

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