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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.
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“A Second Chance At Life”, COVID-19 Survivor Grateful For Care He Received At Oak Valley Health
November 14, 2021
“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.
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Get the Scoop on Senior’s Safety: What You Need to Know About Influenza
November 10, 2021
This article appeared in the November 2021 issue of The Link. To receive Oak Valley Health’s community newsletter, subscribe now.