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Experts say they may know the cause of the vape-related lung illnesses and deaths.

October 3, 2019 at 9:58 am

By Logan Somers BELLEVILLE – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta says it thinks it knows why there are a rising numbers of lung illnesses and[…]

Local

Opioid crisis continues to grow locally

September 26, 2019 at 8:48 am

By Robert D. Champagne BELLEVILLE – The opioid crisis that is currently making national headlines, is continuing to grow locally according to public health unit statistics. Christie Reeve, from the[…]

Local

What to watch out for when enjoying the outdoors

June 6, 2019 at 11:05 am

By Michael Sukut BELLEVILLE – The warmer weather can be exciting and motivate people to go outside, but there are many safety risks that not all may be aware of.[…]

Local

Pedal for Hope cops visit Northumberland County

May 10, 2019 at 12:49 pm

By Connor Robinson BELLEVILLE – Members of a cancer awareness cycling team have been visiting some schools in Northumberland County this week. The Peterborough Pedal for Hope team, made up[…]

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Live Chat: Students staying healthy during end of semester crunch

April 2, 2019 at 10:00 am

By Tamara Pillon As the semester comes to an end, many students stopping looking after themselves as they push to get work done. The Loyalist journalism program is holding a[…]

Local

Funding changes for autism treatment have families concerned

February 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm

By Becky McMullen BELLEVILLE – Families are concerned that funding changes the provincial government is making to the Ontario Autism Program are going to have negative effects. Instead of giving money to Applied Behaviour[…]

Local

A retirement hobby that’s been helping cancer patients for 34 years

February 14, 2019 at 8:58 am

By Sarah Law BELLEVILLE – Cancer has affected everyone in some way, and one Belleville man has been behind the wheel helping patients get the care they need for more[…]

Local

Health board budget approved, new chair elected

February 7, 2019 at 11:54 am

By Syerra Turry BELLEVILLE – Belleville and Quinte West will see more money from the Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health budget this year, while Hastings and Prince Edward counties will see[…]

Local

Health board sees need for primary care for newborns, making connections

February 7, 2019 at 11:26 am

By Syerra Turry BELLEVILLE – The region’s medical officer for health said there is a shortage of primary care in the area, especially for newborns who don’t have access to a[…]

Local

Budget for 2019 goes to health board Wednesday

February 5, 2019 at 10:54 am

By Syerra Turry BELLEVILLE – The proposed 2019 budget of Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health will be presented at Wednesday’s board meeting. The budget shows that revenues for this year[…]