PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Lions Club has made a big contribution to local health care.
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Palmerston Community Centre holds Gift Shop Bazaar
PALMERSTON – Crafts, treats, lunch and more were available at the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop bazaar at the Palmerston Community Centre on Nov. 4.
MRI donation from Mount Forest Seniors
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Seniors meet every Wednesday afternoon to play euchre, bid euchre and other games at the Mount Forest Sportsplex.
Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign receives donation of $3,000
PALMERSTON — The Upper Canada Two Cylinder John Deere Club donated $3,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign on Sept. 6 at the Minto Rural Health Centre.
Rae announces $3.4 million in local hospital funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae has announced over $3.4 million in funding for local emergency rooms and acute medical and surgical beds.
Hospitals receive $1.3 million for upgrades, repairs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington Health Care will receive over $1.3 million in funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tourney raises over $45,000 for MRI campaign
MINTO — On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
The future of healthcare: honouring the next generation of nurses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is set to experience a surge in the demand for nurses in the coming years as the population continues to grow and age.
Hospital foundation seeks community members for MRI campaign committee
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) is looking for community members to participate in an MRI campaign committee.
Mapleton provides support for health care professional recruitment
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to support the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) professional recruitment and retention efforts in 2023 by continuing the municipality’s annual financial contribution of $10,000.
Minto resident recovering after ‘freak accident’
MINTO – A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the Eighth Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.
Radiothon raises over $364,000 for midwestern Ontario hospitals
WINGHAM – The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon event has a strong tradition of generating fundraising dollars in support of local hospitals, and this year was no exception.
Mapleton youth continues campaign to provide stuffies to local hospital
MOOREFIELD – “Roz” Campbell from Ross Enterprises Ltd. in Moorefield, is once again selling pumpkins to raise money to buy stuffed animals for the local hospital.
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run Raises $15,000
MAPLETON – The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run, the third since the event was initiated, was a success once again raising thousands for local causes.
Groves hospital closing obstetrics department over long weekend
ABOYNE – Due to staff shortages, Groves Memorial Community Hospital is closing its obstetrics department over the long weekend. Obstetrics services will be redirected starting July 29 and will resume on Aug. 1 at 7am.