One big happy family: Full steam ahead for merger of local health units

Could come early January

It appears full steam ahead for the merger of the three major area health units, KFLA Public Health, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, and the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 

The province has mentioned their desire to have health units serve no less than 500,000 people, which would mean mass amalgamation for many rural communities. They've promised funding to cover the merger costs as an incentive.

Leeds Grenville and Lanark Board Member Richard Kidd doesn't see a world where the merger doesn't move ahead. 

A merger date of January 5th, 2025 has been tentatively set.

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