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    Roy Taylor, wearing a white hat and vest, smiling

    “A Second Chance At Life”, COVID-19 Survivor Grateful For Care He Received At Oak Valley Health

    November 14, 2021
    “It was so overwhelming when they were clapping for me,” Roy Taylor says. When the 58-year-old was wheeled out of Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), his care team – and others on the Intensive Care Unit – took a moment and applauded.
    Dr. Raza Naqvi, wearing a patterned shirt, stethoscope, medical mask, and glasses

    Get the Scoop on Senior’s Safety: What You Need to Know About Influenza

    November 10, 2021
    This article appeared in the November 2021 issue of The Link. To receive Oak Valley Health’s community newsletter, subscribe now.
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    Diabetes: Don’t Sugar Coat It

    November 10, 2021
    This article appeared in the November 2021 issue of The Link. To receive Oak Valley Health’s community newsletter, subscribe now.
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    Debbie Conroy, Winner Environmental Services Front Line Award of Excellence

    November 10, 2021
    This article appeared in the November 2021 issue of The Link. To receive Oak Valley Health’s community newsletter, subscribe now.
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    A Proposal to Remember

    November 4, 2021
    When Athena Efstratiou came to MSH to give birth to her first baby, little did she know that a second surprise awaited her. With the help of the team of nurses in the Childbirth and Children’s Department at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), and just hours after the birth of baby Ava, her partner Anthony Zambri.
    Lesley Web, wearing a pink wig and white button up shirt, smiling

    Treated With Compassion and Dignity, Lesley Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey

    October 25, 2021
    It’s been almost a year since Lesley was diagnosed with breast cancer. Last November, Lesley felt an abnormal bump on her breast and went to her family doctor to get it checked out.
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    Joint Statement from the Regional Municipality of York, Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley Health and Southlake Regional Health Centre on COVID-19

    October 22, 2021
    York Region continues to reach significant vaccination milestones, including administering more than 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
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    Oak Valley Health: New Name For Leading Health Care System that Serves York and Durham Regions

    October 22, 2021
    The corporation formerly known as Markham Stouffville Hospital announced today the launch of Oak Valley Health, a new overarching name for the organization’s two hospital sites – Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital (formerly Uxbridge Cottage Hospital).
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    Statement from Oak Valley Health: Mandatory Visitor Vaccination Policy

    October 20, 2021
    As a health care organization, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to protect our patients, staff, and community. Throughout the pandemic, Oak Valley Health has put measures in place to protect patients seeking care at our hospital.
    Dr. Allan Grill and Dr. Emilie Lam from the neck up, both are smiling for the camera. Dr, Grill has short brown hair and Dr. Lam has long black hair

    Markham Doctors Honoured for Their Leadership and Excellence in Patient Care

    October 20, 2021
    Two family doctors in Markham have been recognized for their community and medical leadership by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). Dr.