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PRHC Annual General Meeting
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRHC among first hospitals in Canada to be awarded Age-Friendly Health System designation
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We want to remind our community that there is a virtual care clinic option available for patients in the region. The Ontario East Virtual Care Clinic is nurse practitioner-led and works with local healthcare providers to ensure patients can access ... 35 Likes

Throughout Seniors Month, we visited with PRHC patients and asked them: if you had one piece of life advice to share, what would it be? Watch this video to hear what they told us in their own words. #SeniorsMonth 1 Comments 51 Likes

Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s (PRHC) Outpatient Stroke Rehab Program now uses the Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) – a system that helps patients to regain balance, coordination, memory, and motor skills through interactive customized therapy. Watch this video to learn ... 1 Comments 35 Likes

On the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), staff provide one-to-one care for patients with critical conditions who require constant, close monitoring. In this video, Marisa Green, RN, speaks with Dr. Lynn Mikula, President & CEO, about the ICU and its Peer ... 6 Comments 158 Likes

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is working closely with Peterborough Public Health (PPH) following confirmation of positive measles cases in our region for the first time in more than 10 years. A reminder that vaccination is the best protection against ... 40 Comments 74 Likes

To continue ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is trialling a new weapons detection system at our Emergency Department (ED) entrance. The system trial goes live on Monday, June 23 and runs through ... 15 Comments 136 Likes

June is Stroke Awareness month. Here are five facts you may not know:
Stroke can happen at any age
Stroke is on the rise – but more people survive
Stroke is linked to heart health
Stroke can be prevented
Knowing the FAST signs of stroke ... 1 Comments 8 Likes
Stroke can happen at any age
Stroke is on the rise – but more people survive
Stroke is linked to heart health
Stroke can be prevented
Knowing the FAST signs of stroke ... 1 Comments 8 Likes

Peterborough Regional Health Centre invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 25. This event takes place at 5:00 p.m. in the hospital's Learning Centre. Join us as we reflect on our achievements over the last year. ... 2 Likes

PRHC's Trauma Team wants to remind you to be sun safe this season! Consider these tips:
• Sunscreen is critical to help prevent sunburns, skin cancer and premature aging. Be wary of viral videos that share misinformation about sunscreen.
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• Sunscreen is critical to help prevent sunburns, skin cancer and premature aging. Be wary of viral videos that share misinformation about sunscreen.
• ... 11 Likes

As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, the hospital's surgery program has launched a Bring Your Own Bag initiative to reduce the use of plastic bags by at least 20%, keeping more plastic out of landfill.
When patients ... 9 Likes
When patients ... 9 Likes

June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is pleased to announce that we are among the first hospitals in Canada to be awarded Age-Friendly Health System designation from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
Over the ... 1 Comments 13 Likes
Over the ... 1 Comments 13 Likes

In this video, PRHC physiotherapists Katherine Balme, Maria Krashniak & Marie-Claude Istchenko discuss their important role in a patient's same-day discharge following select hip and knee replacement surgeries:
#NationalPhysiotherapyMonth 49 Likes
#NationalPhysiotherapyMonth 49 Likes

This week is #nationalaccessibilityweek. At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, we believe in health equity. We will meet the needs of people with disabilities by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ... 14 Likes

To better understand the needs of our patients and improve the care we provide, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) will be asking patients some personal questions beginning in June. The information you share will help us tailor your care to ... 2 Comments 16 Likes

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing high-quality care to patients with limited English proficiency using qualified medical interpreters. Telephone interpreters are available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. Please ask a member of your healthcare team if you ... 1 Comments 20 Likes

PRHC is hiring a Manager, Emergency Department. The manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the smooth operations of the Emergency Department, and will participate in the development of policies and procedures in accordance with PRHC’s strategic initiatives and ... 7 Likes

This long weekend, PRHC’s Trauma Team would like to remind you that fireworks are extremely dangerous and should be left to trained professionals. If you are using fireworks, please follow this important safety guidance. Learn more: bit.ly/44VkaAn 8 Likes

Today, we recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. PRHC is committed to strengthening our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and to providing an environment that respects the dignity and independence of everyone. For more information: https://www.prhc.on.ca/about-us/equity-and-reconciliation/ ... 42 Likes

This National Nursing Week, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is pleased to announce that we are one of the first hospitals in Canada — and the only hospital of our size — to launch a dedicated Nursing Strategy. Co-created by leaders ... 22 Likes