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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On November 26, 2021, Jo-anne Marr, President and CEO, Oak Valley Health and Elena Pacheco, Vice President Planning and Transformation, Oak Valley Health were joined by the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and MPP for Pickeri

Does changing the clock forward and back make you wake up feeling groggy and disorientated? You’re not alone. 

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.

“It was so overwhelming when they were clapping for me,” Roy Taylor says. When the 58-year-old was wheeled out of Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), his care team – and others on the Intensive Care Unit – took a moment and applauded.

In appreciation of Environmental Services (EVS) Department’s valuable contributions, the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers’ Association recognized EVS staff from across the country for their on-going commitment and contributions.