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DURHAM REGION – Construction continues at the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre (JCHWC), Lakeridge Health’s new state-of-the-art Surgical Centre and health-care facility as the anticipated fall 2023 opening draws closer.
“We’re excited about the progress of the new Surgical Centre and health-care facility,” said Dr. Randy Wax, Chief of Staff, Lakeridge Health. “The new Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre will not only...
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Smilezone Foundation revitalizes hospital spaces for children and families.
PORT PERRY – Visiting a hospital can be an uncertain time for patients and families. But two new Smilezones unveiled in the Emergency Department (ED) and New Life Centre at Port Perry Hospital will help to make this experience easier.
Designed to create therapeutic and interactive spaces for children of all ages, Smilezones provide children and their families with comforting areas to...
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DURHAM REGION – To increase access to critical addictions supports in Durham Region, Lakeridge Health has launched a new virtual access point to its renowned Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
“We’re excited to launch the new virtual RAAM,” said Dr. Caryn Green, Division Head, Addiction Medicine, Lakeridge Health. “Having easy online access to quality addiction care supports our patients getting help on the same day that they are...
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Lakeridge Health’s Long-Term Care Home Marks One Year Since Opening in March 2022
DURHAM REGION – Lakeridge Health’s long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens, is marking one year since its opening in March 2022, providing much-needed and anticipated long-term care services close to home for the people of Durham Region.
“What an incredible 12 months it has been,” said Lisa McVety, Administrative Director, Lakeridge Gardens. “Over the...
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DURHAM REGION – People arriving at the Emergency Departments (EDs) at Lakeridge Health’s Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa, and Port Perry Hospitals will now receive a new Patient Passport and a personalized predicted range for how long they can anticipate waiting to see a physician.
“We’re excited to bring this latest innovation to our EDs and provide patients with more information about their experience,” said Dr. Ilan Lenga, Chief Information...
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