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Community Health Clinics expand to support Uxbridge community
January 7, 2025
In partnership with Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team and Uxbridge Health Centre, we have expanded our Community Health Clinics (CHC) by opening a new site — CHC Uxbridge — to ensure the communities of Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, and surrounding areas have access to the services they need during cold and flu season....

Welcome Baby Lennox: First arrival of 2025 at Markham Stouffville Hospital!
January 1, 2025
Markham Stouffville Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of its first baby of 2025! Born at 3:33 a.m.

More family doctors coming to Uxbridge
December 12, 2024
Expansion of Family Medicine Teaching Unit increases access and enhanced community health care closer to home. We are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU) to Uxbridge, marking a significant milestone in advancing patient care and medical education in the community.

Prioritize safety and reduce the risk of falls
December 5, 2024
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and fatalities among individuals aged 65 and older in Canada. With an aging population on the rise, there is an urgent need to monitor fall trends and implement effective prevention strategies.

Care beyond medicine: A spotlight on allied health professionals
December 4, 2024
When we think about health care, often what comes to mind are doctors, nurses, and maybe even those intense medical scenes from our favourite TV dramas.

Importance of RSV immunization for newborns, high-risk infants
December 3, 2024
Did you know that two out of three babies will get respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by their first birthday? RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness and hospitalization in young children, especially during RSV season — which typically occurs from late fall to early spring. Babies younger than one year old are 16 times.

Partnership opens new pathway for cardiac care
November 21, 2024
In partnership with Unity Health Toronto, we are creating a streamlined care pathway to provide patients with timely access to advanced cardiac procedures and interventions.

Awarded for excellence in organ and tissue donation
November 15, 2024
Ontario Health Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation across the province, and Oak Valley Health has made remarkable strides in this crucial field.

Mark Fam appointed as new President and CEO
October 25, 2024
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fam as our next President and CEO, following an extensive recruitment process. Mark brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in the health care sector, most recently serving as President of St.

Mom vs. cancer: How Laura fought for her daughter and herself
October 10, 2024
Laura’s life was turned upside down in November 2023 when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer—an aggressive form of breast cancer which can result in a more challenging prognosis.