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As the leaves turn golden and frosty mornings arrive, we enter the season when respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can pose a significant health threat to you, your loved ones, and the community.

As Markham and the surrounding region experience rapid population growth, Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is taking steps to expand capacity and improve access to care — thanks to a gift from Apotex Inc., the Canadian-based global health company.

Community members are asked for patience during this workflow transition. On October 28, 2025, Oak Valley Health, Southlake Health, and Stevenson Memorial Hospital will launch an upgraded electronic medical record system.

This fall marked a turning point in how Oak Valley Health delivers clinical care. On September 30, 2025, our hospitals officially transitioned to an agency-free model, meaning that all nursing and clinical services would be provided by its own staff.

From early screenings to navigating perimenopause, here’s what women need to know to feel strong and supported at every stage Women’s health is a journey that evolves through every stage of life.

Sarah Tedesco is a new mom to one-month-old Waylon, and is a familiar face at our Breastfeeding Clinic — a place that’s supported her since her first visit with daughter Penelope two years ago.

Eight dedicated volunteers from Oak Valley Health were recognized with the 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, celebrating their years of commitment to the organization.

Clinic is now accepting patients without a family doctor Community Health Clinic (CHC) Stouffville has expanded to a larger location to serve more patients with urgent, non-life-threatening conditions and is now accepting patients who have no access to a family doctor for routine primary care services.

The recently announced Ontario Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program is a first-of-its-kind screening program in Canada that will help save lives by promoting early detection and prevention of ruptures.

We have taken a step forward in advancing patient-centred cancer care through thermal ablation. This minimally-invasive treatment includes inserting a thin, needle-like probe through the skin and guiding it to the tumour using real-time imaging such as ultrasound and CT scans.