Our Stories

Pam Ingley has a unique role at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital, as the Perinatal Quality Assurance Specialist, in Childbirth and Children Services department.

Ticks are little mites that can be as large as a pencil eraser or as small as a pin’s head. They live by feeding off blood and can be found clinging to tall grass or shrubs in moist, shady areas.

On April 22, 2022, Jo-anne Marr, President and CEO, Oak Valley Health was joined by the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, and Chrissy Farrel

Check out this mother-daughter dynamic duo! Thank you to Teresa and Nicola for their commitment to providing exceptional care to our community and beyond.

Meet Carol, volunteer, community member, and great grandmother. You’ll find her handing you a warm blanket in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) or helping you find your way around the hospital.

Natalie Rampersad, Procurement Specialist at Oak Valley Health, shares her International Women’s Day message and how she has felt empowered throughout her career at the organization.

When the pandemic started in March of 2020, it brought with it a lot of uncertainty and changed the way we interacted with our health care system.

For many patients who are ready to leave hospital after a long stay either to a congregate care setting such as a long-term care home or into your own home, finding the right support to ensure a seamless transition back into the community can be overwhelming for both the patient and their loved o

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.

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 and welcomed youth with an inviting space and special activities.