Cochrane Observer covers all of Ontario's Northeast, including Timmins. We have regular updates on town council, transit, health, and crime from in and around Timmins. See all our Timmins stories below.
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Timmins and District Hospital has issued guidelines for staying healthy during the holiday season and information on where to seek care if needed. With many health service providers operating on reduced hours, the hospital's emergency department may experience high volumes. Health Guidelines * Get vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu.
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Timmins, ON – The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is delivering over 60 gifts to older adults in its medical and surgical units, as well as its facility at St. Mary’s Gardens. This initiative is part of the “Adopt-A-Senior” project, supported by the Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine and Plan A
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Timmins, ON – The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has introduced a new parking system as of December 5th, 2023. The daily parking rate remains at $6.00. There are two parking pay stations located at the main public entrances. One is at the main entrance, and the other is at
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has introduced a digital patient engagement platform, SeamlessMD, for cataract surgery patients. This makes TADH the first hospital in Canada to offer this service. SeamlessMD provides personalized education, progress tracking, and post-operative symptom monitoring through patients' smartphones, tablets, or computers. The hospital began using
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has expanded its ophthalmology services through a partnership with the University of Toronto’s Kensington Eye Institute. Since March 2023, the Locum Ophthalmology Clinic has provided care to nearly 400 patients, including 90 referrals for cataract surgery, with 40 surgeries completed to date. The clinic
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is looking to expand its pool of Patient and Family Advisors. These advisors, who have lived hospital experience, contribute to the hospital's efforts to provide patient-centered care. The hospital has had Patient Advisors for nearly ten years and values their input in various
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The Timmins and District Hospital has declared an outbreak of Influenza A on the Medical B unit. The hospital is working with the Porcupine Health Unit to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and physicians. * Visitation on Medical B is restricted to Designated Care Partners (DCPs) only until further notice.
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has moved from Green (Low) Risk Status to Yellow (Medium) Risk due to an increase in respiratory virus-related illnesses in the community. Starting November 1, 2023, the hospital has reinstated its mandatory masking policy. * Staff, Physicians, Volunteers, and Contractors: All individuals in these categories must
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The sale of Timmins Transit bus passes will return to the Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. starting Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Renovations are ongoing, but residents can now purchase their monthly bus passes or bus tickets directly at the terminal. Public washrooms will remain closed until the completion of
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Timmins Transit will offer free bus rides on Saturday, April 22, as part of its Earth Day tradition. According to the City’s 2019 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, on-road transportation in Timmins accounts for 37.7% of the city's greenhouse gas emissions. Using public transportation can help reduce
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The City of Timmins has been allocated $620,457 from Ontario's annual Gas Tax funding. Timmins Transit will use these funds to purchase a new bus, replacing an older model that has reached the end of its service life. This update is part of the city's
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Effective Monday, February 6, residents can pick up their transit bus passes and bus tickets at Service Timmins in City Hall. The move is to facilitate renovations at the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. Bus passes and tickets will be sold during regular Service Timmins hours from 8: