News
Hometown heroes
July 11, 2023
Port Perry mother grateful to the hospital that helped save her son’s life Stephanie Barker faced a mother’s worst nightmare when, at just two weeks old, her newborn baby Jack suddenly fell seriously ill.
Mobile Diabetes Foot Care Bus Launches in Markham and Stouffville
June 8, 2023
New service offering provides high-quality foot care to people living with diabetes, closer to home We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new Mobile Diabetes Foot Care Clinic in Markham and Stouffville.
A seamless experience navigating the patient journey
June 7, 2023
Joyce was scheduled for a total knee replacement with Dr. Syed Haider on March 7.
Compassionate care from Oak Valley Health employee leads to baby bassinets sent to Africa in partnership with Hope and Healing International
June 6, 2023
For three weeks, Maggy Bell, executive assistant and coordinator, executive offices, came to work everyday at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital and noticed a lineup of bassinets in the hallway leading to The Stollery Family Centre for Childbirth & Children, where she provided administrative support at the time.
New grant helps midwifery-led postpartum program research mental health and addiction services for the perinatal population
June 5, 2023
Our midwifery-led postpartum program was the successful recipient of a $40,000 grant earlier this year from Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.
Tips for a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy all spring and summer long
May 16, 2023
As we get ready to enjoy warmer weather and longer days, we are sharing some tips to make your outdoor space a beautiful place to spend your time. Our resident groundskeeper and maintenance assistant, Terry King, manages over 10,000 square feet of outdoor space around the hospital for patients, staff, and the community to enjoy.
Congratulations to our 2023 Nursing Week Awards recipients
May 16, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Nursing Week Awards recipients! Each year, we ask our staff to nominate their peers who they feel are most deserving of recognition and celebration during National Nursing Week. This year, we acknowledged Franco Ng for the Rising Star Nursing Award, Sue Bonk for the Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice,.
Oak Valley Health’s 2023/24 Quality Improvement Plan
May 16, 2023
Each year, as part of the Excellent Care for All Act (2010) all hospitals publicly post quality improvement plans to the provincial government to track improvement performance across the system.
Two Oak Valley Health nurses receive honourable mentions for 2023 Nursing Hero Award
May 12, 2023
Every year, Hospital News, a Canadian health care newspaper, asks for nominations for their Nursing Hero Award. This award is a salute to outstanding nurses throughout Canada who have made a difference in the lives of patients, their families, or those who they work with.
New Community Health Clinic opens to serve Markham and Stouffville area residents in need of primary care
May 9, 2023
The clinic will provide primary health care to patients until they are able to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner Oak Valley Health, in partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT) and Well Plus Compounding Pharmacy, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Community Health Clinic....