Haliburton Highlands Health Services

01/12/2026

Interested in joining our Volunteer team?
We would love to meet you!
Check out the below for details on our upcoming Volunteer information event.

01/08/2026

Hike Haliburton Winter Edition – Registration Opens January 7!

Our hike schedule is already taking shape, with more guided hikes and winter experiences being added in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back often.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the trails this winter!

https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/winter-hike-haliburton/

01/08/2026

Happy to an ah-maaaazing team!
Thanks for all that you do!

01/07/2026

What a story and such an incredible reminder to stay up to date on your cervical cancer screening. Click on the link below to book your spot with HHHS in January!
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01/06/2026

Dear Community,

On December 28, 2025, Lakelands Public Health declared Hyland Crest LTCH in a Respiratory Outbreak. All symptomatic residents have been isolated to their rooms and placed on droplet contact precautions. Swab results have been delivered confirming Rhinovirus, Influenza A + H3.

Hyland Crest staff continue to work diligently to reduce the spread of this infection. Increased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is being used by Staff to reduce the risk of transmission.

A HUGE thank you to the team for their continued efforts and support for residents and families!

Please visit the link below to learn more and received a complete update.

Hyland Crest Respiratory Outbreak Declared Facility Wide

01/05/2026

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12/31/2025

Regardless of your emergency, we are here to take care of you.
Here's how.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Happy New Year!!

12/30/2025

It's not too late to secure your spot today!
Looking forward to supporting you in January!

12/29/2025

Significant Weather Event (December 29, 2025)
Update at 10:40 a.m.

Good morning, Haliburton County,

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Monday, December 29 - strong winds are expected today into tonight in parts of Haliburton County. Strong northwesterly and southwesterly wind gusts up to 70 km/h are possible beginning later this morning and easing tonight.

Significant ice build-up from freezing rain is expected to lead to more impacts from these winds. Utility outages are possible. Property and tree damage is also possible.

A yellow level snow squall warning has also been issued for parts of Haliburton County late this morning or this afternoon. Brief, intense snowfall and blowing snow is expected which can cause near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts up to 5 cm within one hour. Travel will likely be hazardous.

County public works road crews were out yesterday and through the night clearing roads, and continue to maintain the roads today.

Ice, including black ice, and slush continue to create hazardous road conditions this morning. Please drive to the conditions and slow down where needed.

As the weather changes throughout the day, conditions may deteriorate quickly. Please use caution.

Reminders:

🚗 Non-essential travel should be avoided. If road conditions become hazardous, please only travel for essential reasons to allow emergency responders and road crews to move safely.

📢 Build a 72-hour emergency kit to stay prepared for any emergency. Learn more about what to include in your kit here: https://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/en/living-here/emergency-preparation.aspx

‼️In case of emergency, call 911. For non-emergency matters, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

💡If you experience a power outage, you can report it by texting 92887 (WATTS) or through the Hydro One outage map: https://ow.ly/BRwP50XOrY6.

⚡If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and report it immediately to 911 and Hydro One (1-800-434-1235).

✅ Always place your generator far away from windows, doors, vents, or any openings that might allow carbon monoxide to enter your home. Keep the generator at least 20 feet from your home. Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and shortness of breath. If you experience these symptoms, leave the area immediately and call 9-1-1.

🚑 If you feel like someone needs a wellness check at home in Haliburton County or is in need of emergency supplies, please call the County of Haliburton Community Paramedic team at 705-457-3216.

🏠Residents of the County of Haliburton seeking emergency shelter should contact A Place Called Home at 705-328-0905 or toll-free at 1-866-520-2689.

🆘If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate mental health support, please call or text 9‑8‑8 to reach the 9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline. Available 24/7/365.

🩺If you have a non-emergency medical question, Haliburton Highlands Health Services recommends http://www.centraleasthealthline.ca for an overview of all online care options in our community.

🌨️ All municipalities in Haliburton County have declared a significant weather event that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. The declaration may change how or when the County or Municipalities perform their maintenance operations and may increase the amount of time to bring the roads back to a state of repair.

❄️ ❄️ Thank you for your patience during this time. ❄️ ❄️

12/29/2025

Dear Community,

On December 28th, Lakelands Public Health declared the upper level of Hyland Crest Long-Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak. All symptomatic residents have been isolated to their rooms and placed on droplet and contact precautions with enhanced cleaning and outbreak measures in place.

To learn more, please visit https://www.hhhs.ca/news/memo-respiratory-outbreak-hyland-crest for details.

Thanks so much,
Jennifer Burns West
Interim President & CEO HHHS

Respiratory Outbreak at Hyland Crest

12/29/2025

Dear Community,
When the weather takes a turn and you have a non-emergency medical question, http://www.centraleasthealthline.ca/ is a great resource that provides an overview of all online care options in our community. Right at your finger tips.
Stay safe out there today! ❄️🌨️

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