During National Indigenous History Month visit Peterborough Museum & Archives' current exhibit "To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860," featuring 13 birch bark makakoons made by women of Rice Lake Village.🔗ow.ly/gEG050OEsWx

MyChart is a free, online tool where you can access your health information in one place, including diagnostic imaging results, educational information and discharge notes from past visits. Learn more at mychart.ourepic.ca

Re-upping!

🧵🚨Peterborough region continues to experience poor air quality and high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires. 🚨

As the Peterborough community grows, we are planning for the future of patient care. Learn more about PRHC's Master Plan: prhc.on.ca/grow

Beautiful evening at Jackson Creek — and the turtles are out laying their eggs!

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Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a day designated to honour and celebrate the legacy and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and to learn about, acknowledge and appreciate the immense contributions of Indigenous Peoples, both past and present. 1/3

Huge congrats to Sean Cleary on this appointment!

“I absolutely love being a part of the entire patient journey – from initial stroke onset to improving functionality and quality of life for stroke survivors,” says Cindy Hill, an advanced practice nurse on PRHC’s stroke medicine and rehabilitation team. Learn more:

PRHC is looking to hire a new general surgeon with an interest in acute care surgery. You will be joining a talented team, committed to providing extraordinary care in the Peterborough region. Learn more and consider applying today: bit.ly/431HMBU

As we prepare for a very busy weekend in the Emergency Department (ED) at PRHC, please consider these alternative options for care before making a trip to the ED: shorturl.at/kPTW4 Peterborough Public Health @PtboFHT

In which Preville tries to make friends with a bat.

Heading into 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

The health challenges are big, but it is great, as always, to talk about the solutions Dr Dr. Lynn Mikula. Stay Tuned for our upcoming podcast #ElectricCityHealth

The shortage of family physicians and primary care providers is really concerning in this region! One of the consequences can be falling behind on lifesaving childhood vaccines. Did you know we can help? See link to book. #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesCauseAdults

PRHC is currently recruiting Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in areas around the hospital, including Stroke Medicine and Rehab, Mental Health & Addictions, the Operating Room, the Emergency Department and more! Learn more and apply today: prhc.on.ca/careers/

Understanding what affects physician engagement is critical for hospitals.

In this video, Dr. Lynn Mikula speaks with Emma Schwindt, a Registered Nurse on PRHC's Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (CAPU), a six-bed short-stay assessment and stabilization unit for youth aged 17 and under.

Throughout the month of June, we’ll be sharing a series of posts dedicated to educating our community about how to recognize stroke, risk factors and more. Losing the ability to raise your arms may be a sign you are having a stroke. (1/2)