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Sneeze-free spring: expert tips from allergist Dr. Tahira Batool
May 10, 2024
There’s nothing better than enjoying the fragrance of blooming flowers, the songs of chirping birds, and the warmth of … ah-ah-ACHOO! … springtime. Well, that might be the case for some.
Oak Valley Health celebrates nurses for their outstanding contributions to patient care during National Nursing Week
May 10, 2024
Amidst the perpetual bustle of Emergency Departments, clinics, and hospitals, nurses serve as steadfast pillars of support and healing. Every year, Oak Valley Health’s Nursing Week Awards pay tribute to the nurses whose contributions have made a profound impact on patients, colleagues, and the organization.
Lifesaving care comes full circle
May 9, 2024
Story written by Uxbridge Hospital Foundation. Uxbridge grandmother and former nurse grateful to community for exceptional care in her moment of need As a practicing nurse and educator for more than 35 years, Sheerie Fox knows exactly what it takes to care for patients.
Landmark $1.5 million pledge made by Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary
May 7, 2024
Story written by Uxbridge Hospital Foundation. Over the past 60 years, the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary has generated significant support for equipment replacements, upgrades, and major repairs at the hospital through new and innovative fundraising projects.
Masking requirement lifted at Oak Valley Health
May 6, 2024
Oak Valley Health, like many hospitals in the province, is updating its masking requirements. Following consultation with key internal stakeholders including Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health and Safety, and Public Health guidance, Oak Valley Health is announcing changes to its masking requirements, starting on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Oak Valley Health unveils 2024–2029 Strategic Plan
April 16, 2024
Getting patients the care they need, at the right time and in the right place – while delivering an extraordinary patient experience – is the focus of our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan: Integrated Care for Healthier Communities.
Empowering patients, enhancing recovery: Nora’s journey with SeamlessMD
April 15, 2024
Nora has lived with Crohn’s disease for the last almost 50 years of her life. This meant having to be mindful of her diet, be on medications, and endure a bowel resection, a hysterectomy, and several colonoscopies over the span of her diagnosis.
Voices of compassion: Luisa and Joseph’s volunteer tales
April 14, 2024
In the bustling hospital lobby at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), amidst thousands of activities and concerns, there are two figures that stand out – Luisa and Joseph Lupo: a passionate and dedicated husband and wife volunteer duo.
Women’s Wellness: supporting the mental wellbeing of our community
March 23, 2024
Oak Valley Health’s Women’s Wellness clinic offers group programs to support women’s health by providing therapies to improve quality of life. Using different methods, the clinic aims to improve women’s sense of personal wellbeing, strengthen focus and mental flexibility, manage difficult emotions, promote self awareness, and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy methods of coping.
Protect your eyes: a guide to safe viewing of the 2024 solar eclipse
March 22, 2024
Practicing safe eye health is important because our eyes are vital sensory organs that enable us to navigate and experience the world. Maintaining good eye health can help prevent vision loss, reduce the risk of eye diseases like cataracts and glaucoma, and contribute to overall well-being.