PRHC Warns Patients May See Longer Waits and Different Care Settings as Hospital Pressures Continue

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is asking for patience as high patient volumes and increasingly complex needs continue to put pressure on the hospital.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is reminding the community that patients may experience longer wait times and OTHER CHANGES as the hospital continues to manage high patient volumes. (photo by Scott arnold)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is dealing with significant pressure as patient volumes remain high and the hospital continues to care for an increasingly complex mix of patients from across the region.

PRHC says the situation has been developing over the past several weeks and is not unique to Peterborough, with hospitals across Ontario experiencing similar pressures.

For patients, that could mean some changes to what a visit to PRHC looks like over the coming days and weeks.

Longer wait times may be experienced as the fall season gets underway, while some patients who need to be admitted could receive care in spaces that have been temporarily converted to accommodate the number of people requiring hospital care.

Despite the pressures, PRHC says its teams are continuing to work to provide patients with the care they need.

The hospital is also reminding the community that its Emergency Department remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should still come to PRHC for care.

For health concerns that are not emergencies, PRHC is encouraging people to consider other care options available in the community.

And if you are planning to visit someone at the hospital, PRHC is asking that you postpone your visit if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

The hospital is thanking patients, families and the community for their patience, kindness and respect as staff continue to manage the increased demand for care.

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Steve Terry Classic Raises More Than $14,000 for Youth Mental Health Care at PRHC

By Scott Arnold

A new baseball tournament in Peterborough has already made a significant impact off the diamond, raising more than $14,000 to support youth mental health care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

tournament organizers and players, along with steve terry himself (second from right), presented a large cheque to the prhc foundation from funds raised during the inaugural steve terry classic that was held at local ball diamonds in july (photo via instagram at prhc_foundation)

The inaugural Steve Terry Classic raised $14,345.10 in support of youth mental health care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

Steve “Trout” Terry, tournament organizers and players recently presented the donation to the PRHC Foundation.

The July tournament brought together members of the local baseball community for the inaugural event, with the Peterborough Baseball Association, sponsors, volunteers, players, families and supporters all helping make the fundraiser possible.

The money raised will support youth mental health care at PRHC, turning the tournament into something that reached well beyond the ball diamond.

The organizers say the success of the first Steve Terry Classic was made possible by everyone who stepped up to support the event, whether by playing, volunteering, sponsoring or simply showing up to help.

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Lakers PRHC Night at the PMC Raises $20,000 for Local Patient Care

By Scott Arnold

A night of lacrosse and community support has turned into a $20,000 boost for patient care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

(left to right) lakers director of community engagement and partnerships pete dalliday, prhc foundation community giving & engagement manager jane lovett, prhc foundation president & ceo lesley heighway and kinsmen club of peterborough president bob hall (photo via instagram @prhc_foundation)

Another Peterborough Lakers season is in the books, but one special night from June is still making a difference at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

PRHC Night with the Lakeshow brought the local lacrosse community together to support the regional hospital, with fans helping raise money throughout the night.

Thanks to the generosity of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough, every dollar raised was matched up to $10,000.

When the fundraising total needed one final push to reach that $10,000 mark, one generous Lakers supporter stepped up to help get it there.

With the matching funds from the Kinsmen Club, that turned the night's fundraising total into $20,000 for the PRHC Foundation.

It is a pretty special result from a night that brought together the Lakers, their fans and the wider Peterborough community, all while helping support the hospital so many people in the region rely on.

And while the Lakers' season may be over, the impact of that June night will continue well beyond the final whistle.

$20,000 raised, thanks to a community that showed up for the Lakeshow and for its regional hospital.

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Three Young Friends Come Together to Raise $500 for Cancer Care at PRHC

By Scott Arnold

Three friends have turned their summer neighbourhood visits into a generous $500 donation supporting cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

Ellie, Aubree and Ellis proudly presenting their $500 donation to the PRHC Foundation in support of cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (photo via instagram @prhc_foundation)

Ellie, Aubree and Ellis spent part of their summer going door-to-door in their neighbourhood raising money to support cancer care.

Their efforts recently brought them to the PRHC Foundation, where the trio presented their $500 gift in support of cancer care at PRHC.

It’s a simple example of how community spirit and a little determination can make a difference for regional healthcare.

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