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    a new mom leans over her new baby as he lays on the ground

    Breastfeeding Clinic Offers First-Time Mom Reassurance and Confidence

    September 27, 2020
    Clinical navigators put patients front and centre at MSHnavigators2.jpgWhen Marina Dietl went to see her family doctor for a knee appointment, she didn’t expect to walk away with a diagnosis for breast cancer.
    Sarah Wilson, seen from the chest up, wearing a red dress and shoulder length brown hair

    Starting a New Job During a Pandemic

    August 28, 2020
    It was early March, I still remember the incredulous voices of my former colleagues when I announced I got a great new job at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).
    Dr. Anand Doobay, wearing a red collared shirt, stethoscope, and short black hair

    Dr. Anand Doobay Appointed MSH’s First Chief Medical Information Officer

    August 5, 2020
    In the ten years he has served at MSH, Dr. Anand Doobay has been proud to share in Markham Stouffville Hospital’s (MSH) commitment to innovation in clinical practice.
    Amrit Chana, wearing scrubs, standing in a hospital hallway

    “I Got to Use My Nursing Skills to Keep Everyone Safe.”

    July 6, 2020
    Amrit Chana normally spends her days in the outpatient procedure suite (OPS). As a registered nurse, her focus is on caring for patients who have undergone minor procedures and helping them recover and get home.
    Christina Hazell, wearing orange scrubs, stands with a nursing cart in a hospital hallway

    “There’s Always Been New Things to Learn.”

    June 2, 2020
    That’s how Christina Hazell sums up the last 28 years she has spent at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH). Christina’s career at MSH has spanned a variety of different roles in the Finance department, leading up to her current position as a Business Analyst doing case costing.
    a new mother and father hold their newborn baby, while Stephanie Zaheer stands two feet away

    It Was Such a Gift

    May 5, 2020
    Early Discharge Program Offers Support to New Parents During COVID-19 Francesca Hume knew the birth of her baby was going to be a lot different than what she had planned.
    4 nurses in blue scrubs and medical masks stand together for a photo

    Staff Go ‘Head-First’ In Supporting Colleagues During COVID-19

    April 17, 2020
    Karen Menary wanted a way to give back to the “work family” she’s proudly served alongside for the last two decades. A registered nurse in Markham Stouffville Hospital’s (MSH) childbirth unit, Karen has been working from home supporting departments throughout the hospital with various administrative needs, due to a health condition that prevents her from.
    Calvin stands in a kitchen with oranges, cans, and a package of pasta

    Grocery Shopping and Healthy Eating During COVID-19

    March 31, 2020
    With recent reports of panic buying in stores and anxiety over the transmission of COVID-19 in public spaces, healthy eating can seem difficult. However, with some planning – and a calm approach – you may be more prepared than you think.
    sign at directing towards the COVID-19 assessment centre entrance

    MSH Opens COVID-19 Assessment Centre, Introduces New Visitor and Building Restrictions

    March 18, 2020
    MARKHAM, ON (March 18, 2020) – On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) opened its COVID-19 Assessment Centre. There are also new screening processes in place at building entrances at both the Markham and Uxbridge sites, and some entrances have been closed.
    Frank Wang sits across the desk from his doctor while he points and explains something on his monitor

    Simple Test Leads to Lifesaving Care

    March 2, 2020
    Frank Wang knew something was wrong. It was the fall of 2019 and the 54-year-old just hadn’t been feeling himself.