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Health unit merger could occur as early as next year

WEBDr. Lianne Catton, medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit, is seen in this Daily Press file photo taking questions from local media during an online …

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Timiskaming Health Unit approves 5% budget increase

WEBThe Timiskaming Health Unit has passed this year’s budget with a five per cent increase. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. …

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THU declares outbreak at KL hospital Northern News

WEBThe Timiskaming Health Unit is working closely with Blanche River Health to ensure all necessary contact tracing is being completed. Blanche River Health is taking …

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Englehart hospital emergency department closed until further …

WEBThe Emergency Department (ED) at the Englehart site of Blanche River Health (BRH) is closed until further notice, states Jorge VanSlyke, President and Chief …

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Visits to local hospital emergency rooms spiked in 2022-23

WEBArticle content. The emergency departments at Blanche River Health’s Kirkland Lake and Englehart sites saw a 24 per cent year-over-year increase according …

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Blanche River Health raffle winner Northern News

WEBCongratulations to Kirkland Lake’s Kelico Guertin, the winner of November’s Blanche River Health Foundation 50/50 draw. Ticket sales are open for December’s …

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Hospital Draw winner Northern News

WEBArticle content. Don Anderson won Blanche River Health’s March 50/50 draw of $7,655. Hospital officials say it is the second highest prize money awarded since they …

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Masking will remain optional in other places in the hospital

WEBMasks will also be required in all inpatient units (including common spaces),” according to a media release issued by the health centre. Masking will remain optional …

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Hospital fundraiser winner announced Northern News

WEBArticle content. Blanche River Health recently announced the winner of their October 50/50 Draw. Anne Baril of Earlton, was excited to hear she was the winner of …

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Hospital announces draw winner Northern News

WEBShawn Peddie was the winner of Blanche River Health's November draw with a prize amount of $2,810. The money raised by the 50/50 draw will be used towards the …

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Hospital donation makes treatments more comfortable for …

WEBBlanche River Health Foundation raises funds for the purchase of medical equipment and supplies at the Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites of Blanche River …

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Sudbury’s health unit prepares to offer the COVID-19

WEBNastassia McNair, program manager at PHSD, said the health unit is trying to get booster doses into arms as quickly as possible to “buy us a bit more time” to …

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Azilda mom shares frustration about getting help for her son

WEBUltimately, they just want him to get better, and be the sweet kid they know he can be. “I know my child,” said the mom. “I am still hopeful for the future. He’s 13, …

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KL, Englehart welcomes new Doctor Northern News

WEBThe Kirkland and District Hospital, Englehart and District Hospital and the Kirkland District Family Health Team have welcomed its newest family physician to the …

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KL OPP teaming up with CMHA Northern News

WEBThe Kirkland Lake OPP and The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have announced the implementation of a Mobile Crisis Response Team for the …

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New Liskeard, Haileybury pharmacies will soon offer vaccines

WEBPharmacies in New Liskeard and Haileybury are among the 350 new pharmacies that will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and …

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Blanch River Health nurse’s salary topped premier’s in 2023

WEBFinancially, the $8,319,150 paid out in salary by Blanch River Health during 2023 represented a 30.4 per cent jump from the $6,380,218 paid out in 2022, which was …

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Blanche River Health Foundation launches enhanced lottery

WEBThe enhanced lottery launched on Monday, May 8 at 10 a.m. Players will have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day), to be eligible for the $250 …

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BRH announces latest lottery winner Northern News

WEBKL. Joan Brazeau, Interim CEO of Blanche River Health presents October’s Blanche River Health Foundation Lottery winner Kelly Smith with a cheque for $3,250. …

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