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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PRHC
COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Peterborough Regional Health Centre expanding to increase capacity, support Emergency Department volumes
With Ontario in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
Peterborough Regional Health Centre recognized for surgical safety outcomes
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) names PRHC among 89 [...]
“Flu Shot Spot” clinic for pediatric patients and household members to launch at PRHC next week
Next Tuesday, November 10, in partnership with Peterborough Public Health, [...]
Peterborough’s Eastgate Memorial Park COVID-19 testing site relocating to Northcrest Arena on Monday, October 26
Testing will move indoors to accommodate colder seasonal weather The [...]
Online appointment booking now available for Eastgate Memorial Park COVID-19 testing site
Aligned with provincial guidelines for COVID-19 testing, appointments will be [...]
Peterborough’s drive-through COVID-19 testing site relocating to Eastgate Memorial Park on Monday, September 21
New site will help to accommodate higher-than-usual COVID-19 testing volumes [...]
Peterborough’s drive-through COVID-19 testing centre first in Ontario to use handheld devices for lab automation
New technology set to improve quality and performance of COVID-19 [...]
PRHC Community Report 2019-2020
https://issuu.com/prhc1/docs/prhc-community-report-2020-spreads-02
Linear accelerator (LINAC) technology for PRHC radiation facility set for replacement this fall
New technology will ensure continued high-quality care for patients in [...]
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) eases temporary family presence/visiting restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic
With Peterborough region now in Stage 3 of provincial reopening, [...]
Local post-secondary institutions offer housing options for Peterborough Regional Health Centre staff & physicians
Thanks to partnerships with Fleming College and Trent University, healthcare [...]
Letter to the editor from Dr. Peter McLaughlin
Today’s date, July 2, marks 107 days since the provincial [...]
Healthcare providers urge patients to wear non-medical masks for medical appointments
As our community enters into Stage Two of the provincial reopening, [...]
Five regional hospital partners approved to begin ramping up non-urgent care
Hospitals in Campbellford, Haliburton, Lindsay, Northumberland and Peterborough collaborating on [...]
Housing partnership between PRHC & Trent University a welcome comfort in time of uncertainty
Registered Nurse (RN) at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), Anna [...]
PRHC continues to stand ready as COVID-19 pandemic evolves across Ontario
Hospital has tested more than 2200 people; now providing Mobile [...]
Outbreak of COVID-19 on PRHC inpatient unit declared over
No additional positive cases on affected unit since three initial [...]
PRHC providing support for community partners through COVID-19 Mobile Assessment+ Response Team
Hospital’s response team will assist with clinical assessments, personal protective [...]
COVID-19 Assessment Centre opens at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
To respond to the increasing need for COVID-19 assessment in [...]
COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Peterborough Regional Health Centre ramps up testing
Aligned with the recent provincial direction to expand and enhance testing [...]
City of Peterborough & PRHC partner to ensure all essential services have access to necessary PPE
The City of Peterborough and Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) [...]
PRHC calls on community for support with 1000 Mask Challenge
Sewing challenge launched to help prevent spread of illness and [...]
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) prepares for COVID-19 pandemic
Work to bolster hospital resources has included increasing critical care [...]
COVID-19 Assessment Centre at PRHC now available by calling directly
To respond to the increasing need for COVID-19 assessment in [...]
PRHC and PRHC Foundation grateful for community support during COVID-19 pandemic
Work now underway to focus community efforts where most needed [...]
Temporary changes to family presence/visitor policy at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Peterborough Regional Health [...]
New screening and access measures take effect at PRHC today
To protect our patients, visitors, healthcare professionals, staff and volunteers, [...]
First case of COVID-19 reported by Peterborough Public Health
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Local Residents Remains Low [...]
Linear accelerator (LINAC) technology for PRHC radiation facility set for replacement in 2020/2021
New technology will improve care for patients in Peterborough and [...]
Coronavirus and You: How to Stay Safe and Remain Calm
Peterborough Area Healthcare Partners Share Precautions for Local Residents While [...]
New Peterborough Ontario Health Team to Provide Better Connected Care for Patients
Ontario Health Teams Part of Province’s Plan to End [...]
Healthcare providers in Peterborough offer tips on how to seek the right care in the right location
With patient volumes expected to rise, PRHC, Peterborough Public Health [...]
Geriatric Assessment Behavioural Unit (GABU) supporting improved quality of care and life for older
12-bed inpatient unit commended by patient’s family for providing “culture [...]
Patient praises excellent care provided on Integrated Stroke Unit at PRHC
Stroke recovery “begins with a single step” says John Broomfield, [...]
PRHC Volunteer Esther Doré honoured for 50 years of service
Health Centre celebrates contributions of more than 500 hospital volunteers [...]