Markham Stouffville Hospital has been recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network for the hospital’s outstanding support of organ and tissue donation. Last year, MSH had three organ donors, which led to 13 life-saving organ transplants and 25 tissue donations that enhanced the lives of many.
Empathetic, compassionate and caring. That’s how first-time mom Kaitlin Jefferson describes the support she received when visiting Markham Stouffville Hospital’s (MSH) Breastfeeding Clinic.
Officially opened in April 2019, the clinic brings together the hospital’s surgical, diagnostic and oncology expertise with the aim to reduce wait times for analyzing skin lesions and treatment of melanoma by improving access to specialists and surgeons.
Megan Lewis had a healthy pregnancy and was looking forward to holding her daughter Olivia the minute she was born, but during her labour she developed a fever, her contractions slowed and her baby went into distress.
Technology and optimum treatment at MSH help get local BMX star back on his bike – in record time. You know a star when you see one in action. Watching Colson Bates soar over the ramps on his BMX bike, you know you’re watching an elite athlete in the making.
Elena Papapetrou had been dreaming of going to her prom since grade nine. When she was admitted to MSH’s Markham site, it seemed like those dreams could be in jeopardy. But thanks to the incredible efforts of her care team, Elena had an evening she’ll never forget!
Many people suffer in silence with depression, hiding it from family and not getting the help they need. When both her parents passed away in 2017, Hien, cried for a year and came to the realization that something was seriously wrong.
