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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.

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.

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.

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.

When considering jobs with high rates of verbal abuse, violence, and threats, health care workers might not immediately come to mind. Yet, they often face these challenges more frequently than one might expect.

For eight-year-old Shazma, who recently underwent a tonsillectomy, visiting the hospital was less intimidating thanks to some newly-installed decals designed for children undergoing surgery at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital.

The back-to-school season often ushers in a whirlwind of emotions. Alexandria Fernandes Hoyt, a seasoned child and adolescent mental health social worker at Oak Valley Health with over 27 years of experience, offers valuable perspectives on navigating complex feelings that arise as children of all ages return to school.

Our dedication to education is central to delivering top-quality care and attracting talented health care professionals. This year, our annual Academic Week, September 23 to 27, 2024, reflects that commitment, focusing on the theme Lifelong learning in health care: advancing skills and knowledge across the lifespan which underscores the need for collaborative, multidisciplinary care to.

With the start of school right around the corner, we know how challenging it can be to plan and prepare lunches for kids. Balanced, healthy, and school-safe snacks and lunches should always be kept top of mind, but what if we reconsidered how we approached school meals and instead focused on the bigger picture? Rebecca.

Our new Midwifery Program celebrated the delivery of its first baby, born to Priyanshi, a new mother who moved to Markham partway through her pregnancy.