It was a special moment in the operating room at Peterborough Regional Health Centre recently when Dr. Oluyomi Sobowale operated alongside his daughter, Dr. Olamide Sobowale, Chief of Obstetrics at Mackenzie Health, for the first time.

This July, PRHC partnered with PTBO Fam Docs to welcome 11 medical learners with local roots to the community’s inaugural Return & Learn program. Participants shadowed physicians, practised clinical skills, and explored healthcare settings across the community. Learn more: lnkd.in/gM2f3cXQ

We know visiting the Emergency Department can be stressful. That’s why Peterborough Regional Health Centre offers an online wait-time clock to give you real-time updates before and during your visit. Full details here: www.prhc.on.ca/.../prhc-eme...

Join Peterborough HART Hub Integrated Health Team as an Occupational Therapist. This role supports individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns and/or substance use challenges through client-centred assessment, treatment, recovery support and care navigation. lnkd.in/g6kipxSY

ICYMI: Getting around Peterborough Regional Health Centre has gotten easier with the introduction of MazeMap, a GPS-enabled digital wayfinding tool, earlier this year. Learn more and find your way with MazeMap today: www.prhc.on.ca/.../new-digi...

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Make a meaningful impact every day. PRHC is hiring a Patient Relations Consultant to help strengthen trust and improve the patient journey. Explore the opportunity: prhc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PRHC/d...

PRHC has expanded the eligibility criteria for our successful Streamlined Treatment and Evaluation Pathway (STEP) in the Emergency Department – just in time for summer! 1/2

One weekend changed everything. After a devastating ATV accident at just 12 years old, Caroline’s life hung in the balance. Thanks to the team at PRHC, she not only survived—she found her calling. Today, she is working as an intern doctor at John Radcliffe Hospital, UK. tinyurl.com/887xd3cz

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We’re proud to share that PRHC has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 10 hospital employers in Canada for Best Company Culture. Read the full article to learn more about this achievement and PRHC's commitment to being a workplace where people can thrive: www.prhc.on.ca/.../top-10-h...

If you have a bloodwork order from a family doctor or other community provider, please visit a private laboratory for specimen collection. PRHC’s level 5 outpatient specimen collection lab is reserved for patients with electronic orders and are being seen in a hospital clinic.

PRHC’s Seniors’ Care Centre of Excellence delivers high-quality care tailored to individual needs, and is founded on evidence-informed, senior-friendly principles and practices. Watch this video to learn more about our Geriatric Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU) at PRHC:

PRHC's Trauma Team wants to remind you that in an emergency situation, swimsuit colour could be a lifesaver. Wearing bright, vibrant colours makes kids easier to spot in a crowd and underwater at the beach, pool or lake.

PRHC is expanding the eligibility criteria for our successful Streamlined Treatment and Evaluation Pathway (STEP) in the Emergency Department. Beginning July 1, 2026, STEP will see patients for ailments like bug bites and rashes, and other minor illnesses and injuries. vimeo.com/1202933687/6...

It's hot out there! Be sure to leave your pets where it's cool. If you're visiting Peterborough Regional Health Centre and spot a dog in a hot car, please report it to security by calling 705-743-2121 x. 3186

Meet Courtney Taylor, PRHC’s Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN). The IPN role was established to help Indigenous patients & families feel supported, respected and connected while accessing hospital care. 1/2

PRHC is pleased to announce that the hospital’s Stroke Program has been awarded with Stroke Distinction by Accreditation Canada – formal recognition that PRHC has demonstrated national leadership in the provision of high-quality stroke care.

This month, PRHC celebrates the first anniversary of the introduction of an advanced nerve catheter procedure for patients undergoing knee surgery. Since June 2025, the nerve block procedure has benefitted 220 patients at PRHC and helped to reduce knee surgery wait times to one to two months.

Did you know that the current wait time for most hip & knee surgeries at PRHC is between 1 and 2 months? Our team of orthopedic surgeons is ready to provide you with care closer to home, right here at PRHC! Ask your physician about a local referral for your procedure. Learn more: shorturl.at/1lmj7

Join PRHC as a Geriatric Psychiatrist. PRHC is a Seniors’ Care Centre of Excellence backed by a comprehensive seniors’ care strategy – delivering thoughtful, team-based care for older adults in Peterborough. Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/2c3p7xf4 #GeriatricPsychiatrist #psychiatry

We’ve got a protective goose in the parking lot right now! Do: Walk around it, stay calm, give it space, keep facing it as you back away. Don’t: Feed it, approach it, or try to “shoo” it. You may also see coyote decoys in the area. They are plastic, safe, and will be moved around periodically.

During Nursing Week, PRHC hosted its 2nd annual Nursing Symposium—celebrating nurse-led innovation, learning, & the impact our teams make every day. Take a moment to watch this video highlighting the strategy & the work underway to support nurses, strengthen care, & build a thriving nursing culture

Happy National Nursing Week! This year’s theme, “The power of nurses to transform health,” is something we see in you every day – through your expertise, compassion, and the energy you bring to every shift.

We’re proud to share another PRHC first: our team has now performed the first patient procedure supported by Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)—an advanced, real-time imaging tool that helps support diagnosis, cancer staging, biopsies and treatment planning in gastroenterology (GI).

Red Dress Day is a National Day of Awareness & Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two Spirit People. We are honouring this day with a red dress art display at the hospital. Each dress is a visual reminder of the lives lost, families affected, & ongoing call to action.

Your care goes beyond medicine – it’s felt in every conversation, every moment, every life changed. Today, PRHC patients, families, staff and volunteers share their thanks. Happy Physicians' Day!

Our team at PRHC has successfully completed Peterborough's first implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) procedure, marking a major step forward for cardiac care in our community and region. PRHC is now the only hospital between Kingston and Scarborough to offer this life-saving procedure.

Looking for a job where you’ll play a crucial role in advancing PRHC’s mission to strengthen our engagement with government, public servants, elected officials & community partners? This Senior Public Affairs advisory role is for you. Learn more about this new role & apply today: shorturl.at/AS4rP

Join PRHC as a Physician Assistant, Inpatient Surgical Services, and discover what it’s like to thrive professionally and personally. At PRHC, you’ll be part of an exceptional, physician led team in a supportive regional centre – where your growth is encouraged and your contributions truly matter.

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to say thank you to the hundreds of incredible volunteers at PRHC who show up with compassion, kindness, and heart. We asked them one simple question: why do you volunteer? And the answers remind us just how powerful generosity can be.

Turning alignment into action. More than 100 clinicians, researchers, students and staff came together for the inaugural PRHC x Trent Collider event—sparking new research collaborations and advancing healthcare innovation close to home. Read more here: www.prhc.on.ca/2026/04/23/p...