Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service Awarded Grant to Enhance In-Home Health Care

Kawartha Lakes – On October 23, 2025, the Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service was awarded a $4,000 grant through the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) to support enhanced training for community paramedics serving local residents. 

Through this funding, two Community Paramedics from the Kawartha Lakes Community Paramedic team will receive specialized training to use portable ultrasound technology. This new skill will strengthen their ability to support residents living with chronic diseases and has the potential to benefit other healthcare providers across the community.  

“We are incredibly grateful for the generous support provided through this collaboration with the Retired Teachers of Ontario,” shares Autumn Campbell, Community Paramedic Superintendent for Kawartha Lakes. “This investment in our Community Paramedics training will directly enhance our ability to deliver innovative, patient-centered care across the municipality by allowing our team to expand their clinical knowledge and continue improving the quality of care for our residents.”

This partnership between Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service and RTOERO demonstrates a shared commitment to supporting healthy aging and improving access to healthcare across the region. To learn more about the RTOERO Community Grant program and this initiative, read the RTOERO announcement here. 

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