Quality patient care and service

Patients often expect to wear a heavy lead apron during an X-ray to shield their bodies from radiation. However, as technology has advanced, so has the approach to shielding ­— grounded in scientific research, patient safety, and improved diagnostic accuracy.

Story written by Uxbridge Hospital Foundation. How an exceptional experience at Uxbridge Hospital convinced one grateful patient to give back A visit to the hospital is rarely something people look forward to.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and fatalities among individuals aged 65 and older in Canada. With an aging population on the rise, there is an urgent need to monitor fall trends and implement effective prevention strategies.

Laura’s life was turned upside down in November 2023 when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer—an aggressive form of breast cancer which can result in a more challenging prognosis.

When considering jobs with high rates of verbal abuse, violence, and threats, health care workers might not immediately come to mind. Yet, they often face these challenges more frequently than one might expect.

For eight-year-old Shazma, who recently underwent a tonsillectomy, visiting the hospital was less intimidating thanks to some newly-installed decals designed for children undergoing surgery at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Story written by Uxbridge Hospital Foundation. Uxbridge grandmother and former nurse grateful to community for exceptional care in her moment of need As a practicing nurse and educator for more than 35 years, Sheerie Fox knows exactly what it takes to care for patients.

Nora has lived with Crohn’s disease for the last almost 50 years of her life. This meant having to be mindful of her diet, be on medications, and endure a bowel resection, a hysterectomy, and several colonoscopies over the span of her diagnosis.