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    Delivering Joy With First Baby of 2022

    January 1, 2022
    Introducing Ryder James Ang, our first baby born at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital in 2022! At the stroke of midnight, Toni and Raymond Ang met their second baby boy – weighing 6lbs and 14oz. Ryder’s big brother cannot wait to meet his new baby brother when they return home to Pickering.
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    Esther Herbert – Increasing Awareness, Erasing Stigma

    January 1, 2022
    Esther Herbert is no stranger to Oak Valley Health, she has been a long standing advocate, supporter and patient of the organization’s mental health services since 2000.
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    Celebrating Our Diversity

    January 1, 2022
    “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey As I traveled through several countries in Africa, one of my greatest memories is of the people.
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    Thousands of Kids in York Region Have Rolled Up Their Sleeves for a COVID-19 Vaccination

    December 14, 2021
    Oak Valley Health, in partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team, launched a dedicated child-friendly vaccination clinic for kids aged five to 11.
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    2021 Highlights – And What’s Ahead For 2022

    December 14, 2021
    As we approached the end of 2021, we remembered some of the highlights from the past year – and took a look at what’s ahead for our hospitals in 2022.
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    Save Your Back While Shoveling Snow

    December 13, 2021
    The coldest and snowiest time of the year has arrived once again. And although it’s no surprise we’ll be shoveling snow for the next few months, many people will experience back injuries when clearing their driveways and sidewalks.
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    Let’s Talk: Breaking Down Barriers

    December 13, 2021
    Visiting a hospital can be a stressful time for many people, whether it’s for a scheduled appointment or an unplanned trip to the Emergency Department (ED), absorbing and understanding information from health care professionals can be a lot to take in.
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    Coping With Time Change – Tips From An Expert

    December 13, 2021
    Tick tock, Time to Change Your Clock Does changing the clock forward and back make you wake up feeling groggy and disorientated? You’re not alone.The second Sunday in March marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time – at 2 a.
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    How One Trip to Uxbridge Hospital Changed Lina’s Life

    December 3, 2021
    Last year, on September 14, Lina Bigioni was not feeling well; she had unrelenting pain in her side. As it worsened, Lina knew a trip to the hospital was warranted.
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    Uxbridge Hospital Takes Next Steps Toward a Modern, Fully Integrated Health Care Campus

    November 26, 2021
    Stage 2 capital planning for Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment announced and Oak Tree Medical Centre officially opens On November 26, Oak Valley Health announced Stage 2 of the capital planning for the major redevelopment of our Uxbridge Hospital.