Hospitals across Ontario face overcrowding issue
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express Lakeridge Health’s chief of staff says hospital overcrowding is an unfortunate but unsurprising reality in Ontario’s healthcare [...]
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Lakeridge Health names interim president and CEO
Susan deRyk has been named as the interim president and CEO of Lakeridge Health. She replaces Matthew Anderson, who has joined Ontario Health. Lakeridge Health has appointed [...]
Oral health clinic is on the move
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express The region is continuing to investigate the relocation of its oral health clinic, specifically looking at a spot in Oshawa. Currently [...]
Video series aims to combat stigmas about addiction
Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, has released a four-part video series intended to encourage residents to learn more [...]
Durham is getting its own health team
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Durham Region will be taking the lead with its own Ontario Health Team. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott was recently [...]
Lakeridge hosting telephone town hall
Officials from Lakeridge Health are hopeful Durham residents will take their call. The local healthcare network is holding a live telephone town hall on Monday, Nov. 25 [...]
Durham residents reminded to get their annual flu shot
Influenza season has arrived, and residents are reminded to get their flu shot. “The best way you can stop influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine every year,” said [...]
Hospital employee unions call for end of “hallway medicine”
Pam Parks, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 6364, and Michael Hurley, president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, were recently in Oshawa [...]
Oshawa beaches safe for swimming
Starting with the Canada Day long weekend, residents in Oshawa and across the province have faced an onslaught of sweltering hot days, with only a few moments of relief. Both [...]
Health department stressing importance of water safety
As families enjoy local beaches and swimming pools this summer, residents are reminded to keep the safety of children, especially those under 10 years of age, in mind. Durham [...]