Region helping Lakeridge with three new nurses
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Lakeridge Health will be getting three new nurses on the region’s dime. At their most recent meeting, Durham Regional Council voted in [...]
HEALTH
Lakeridge Oshawa slowly performing more surgeries
Lakeridge Health Oshawa Chief of Surgery Dr. John Dickie says the hospital is slowly ramping up the number of elective surgeries they are performing. By Chris Jones/The [...]
Heat warning issued for Durham Region this weekend
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Durham Region this weekend. The heat event is expected to begin Saturday, June 20 and last until Monday, June 22. The Durham [...]
COVID testing increases in Durham
Lakeridge Health is advising anyone who has any COVID-19 symptoms to get tested. As Lakeridge Health continues to gain further control of the virus, they are recommending [...]
Testing for COVID-19 expanding
Testing is now available for anyone who has any COVID-19 symptoms, as well as for those who are asymptomatic but may have been exposed to someone with the virus, according to [...]
COVID cases in healthcare staff raising concern
Three lab workers from within Lakeridge Health Oshawa have tested positive for COVID-19. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Reports have indicated the number of Oshawa [...]
Local doctor speaking to patients virtually
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express An Oshawa doctor has found a way to speak to his patients face-to-face while still practicing social distancing. Dr. Scott Styles, a [...]
Lakeridge Oshawa opens Virtual Ward
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Oshawa residents who may have COVID-19, or do have it, are now able to receive care at home through Lakeridge Health’s Virtual Ward app. [...]