The doctor who will guide Ontario s path out of the COVID-19 pandemic is being described by colleagues and friends as a competent public health expert, straight shooter and excellent communicator.
Dr. Kieran Moore, who is currently the medical officer of health for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health, is set to replace Dr. David Williams as Ontario s top doctor on June 26.
The province said it was Moore s success in guiding Kingston and 10 other municipalities throughout the pandemic that led to his hiring.
Bryan Paterson, the mayor of Kingston, Ont., said he never worried about public compliance over tough public health orders because he had one of the best in his corner.
Author of the article: Sydney Ko • For The Whig-Standard
Publishing date: Jun 01, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 1 minute read University Hospitals Kingston Foundation logo
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Ticket sales are underway as the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation has launched its 50/50 lottery fundraiser.
UHKF 50/50 is an online lottery fundraiser that aims to support Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care. It will take place monthly with a minimum prize of $5,000.
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“We are thrilled to host the 50/50 lottery fundraiser,” Tom Zsolnay, foundation president and CEO, said in a news release. “It is an exciting opportunity for people to win cash prizes and show community support at the same time.”
Researchers from Queen's University have announced that an exoskeleton researchers designed to improve walking efficiency is the subject of a new study featured
While Canada’s vaccine supply is growing, so is speculation about and pushback against requiring vaccinations on campuses.
Last week, the University of Western Ontario was the first major Canadian post-secondary institution to announce its intention to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for all students planning to live in residence this fall.
Queen’s should do the same.
Western also stated that students who must opt out for reasons protected under the Human Rights Code can do so by applying for an accommodation.
Western’s vaccination policy is a necessity. Students living in residences deserve to feel safe, and a vaccine mandate protects all students living on campus, including those who are medically unable to receive a vaccine themselves.