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MEMO - Respiratory Outbreak at Hyland Crest

MEMO - Respiratory Outbreak at Hyland Crest

Dear Community,

On December 28th, Lakelands Public Health declared the upper level of Hyland Crest Long-Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

All symptomatic residents have been isolated to their rooms and placed on droplet and contact precautions wit…

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HHHS Announces Appointment of New President & CEO

HHHS Announces Appointment of New President & CEO

The Board of Directors of Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) is proud to announce that Jack Hutchison will join the organization as President & CEO, effective March 30, 2026. Jack brings a depth of executive experience in health system leadership, str…

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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over in Acute Care

Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over in Acute Care

Dear Community,

On November 26, Lakelands Public Health declared Acute Care to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the diligent work of the Acute Care Team, on December 5, 2025, the Health Unit has deemed the outbreak over.

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Respiratory Outbreak in Acute Care

Respiratory Outbreak in Acute Care

Dear Community,

On November 26, 2025, the Lakelands Public Health Unit declared Acute Care to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

All symptomatic patients have been isolated to their rooms and placed on droplet-contact precautions with enhanced cleaning and outbreak measures in place.

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HHHS Women's Health Clinic Brings Care Closer to Home

Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) is proud to highlight the success of its Women’s Health Clinic in bringing specialized care closer to home for individuals across the region. By improving access to women’s health services, the clinic is helping to …

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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over at Highland Wood

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On September 23, 2025, Lakelands Public Health (the new organization formed by the merger of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) declared Highland Wood Long-Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over at Hyland Crest

Dear Community,

On September 13, 2025, Lakelands Public Health (the new organization formed by the merger of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) declared Hyland Crest Long-Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

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Respiratory Outbreak at Highland Wood

Dear Community,

On September 23rd, Lakelands Public Health (the new organization formed by the merger of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) declared Highland Wood Long-Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.

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HHHS Board of Directors Announces New Chief of Staff

HHHS Board of Directors Announces New Chief of Staff

Dear Community,

On behalf of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) Board of Directors, it is with mixed emotions that I announce a significant leadership transition as Dr. Keith Hay, Chief of Staff, steps down effective September 30, 2025, and Dr.

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