New physician to join Haliburton Highlands Health Services team

New physician for Haliburton County to join Haliburton Highlands Health Services

The County of Haliburton, along with the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), is pleased to announce that Dr. Max Rannie will be joining the medical team at HHHS in April 2026.

Dr. Rannie is a US Board-certified Family Physician and has been practicing Community and Hospitalist medicine in Maine for the past 4 years.

Dr. Rannie was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of the Americas in 2018, then completed a family practice residency at the Northern Light EMMC Family Medicine Residency Program in Bangor Maine in 2021.

Dr. Rannie will provide Hospitalist care one week a month and work six shifts per month in our Emergency Department. This arrangement represents full-time practice. He has committed to providing his medical services at HHHS for 4 years. He will not be rostering patients with the Haliburton Family Health Team.

“It is my strong intention to contribute meaningfully to patient care, team collaboration, and the overall health and well-being of residents of the Haliburton Highlands” said Dr. Rannie.

Dr. Paul Faulkner, Chief of Staff at HHHS adds, “Welcoming new talent to our team is always exciting, and we’re thrilled to have Dr. Rannie join our team. His skills, energy, and perspective will be a tremendous asset as we continue to be an anchor organization in the Highlands”

“On behalf of our community, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Rannie to the Haliburton Highlands,” said Haliburton County Warden Dave Burton. “His knowledge and expertise will be a wonderful addition to the excellent care provided at Haliburton Highlands Health Services.”

For further information please contact:

Dave Burton, Warden of

dburton@highlandseast.ca

or

Lauren Ernst, HHHS Communications and Employee Experience Lead

lernst@hhhs.ca