News
Cardiac Care Close to Home
June 1, 2018
Imagine living just down the street from your community hospital, but it does not offer the test you need. Instead, you have to drive almost an hour to another hospital in the middle of winter.
Announcing Canada’s First In-Hospital Midwife Unit
April 26, 2018
Today, Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced the Ontario government’s support for Markham Stouffville Hospital’s (MSH) new Alongside Midwifery Unit (AMU), which provides more access to women choosing to have a midwife for their childbirth experience in a hospital setting for normal births for low risk healthy women.
And They’re Off
April 16, 2018
The MSH Trek team recently arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal to start their adventure of a life time. Below, Sarah Staples tells the story of their special guest, Peter Hillary.
My Journey to Everest Base Camp
April 4, 2018
I have had surgery, given birth and run a half marathon but trekking to Base Camp Mount Everest is the hardest thing I’ve ever done both mentally and physically.
What Accreditation Means for MSH
April 4, 2018
It’s a process that every hospital goes through and it’s something most people, including those new to healthcare, know nothing about. “Accreditation means we are held accountable as professionals to ensure that the quality of care a patient receives while they are in this hospital is better than average,” says Christina Wright, Accreditation Coordinator for.
MSH Receives CCHL 2018 Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award
April 3, 2018
The Canadian College of Health Leaders is delighted to announce Markham Stouffville Hospital as the 2018 recipient of the Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award.
Supporting Children with Speech Language Therapy Close to Home
April 1, 2018
When Patrick was two years old, he was quieter than his sister was at that age but it wasn’t until his mom, Tiziana, was talking to a colleague that she realized that there could be more than just a personality difference between her children.
Grateful Couple Gives Back After Receiving “First Class” Care
April 1, 2018
Gerry Clarkson had ovarian cancer. With her husband, Tom, by her side Gerry began chemotherapy at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).
Partnering with Patients
April 1, 2018
Partnering with patients, their families and their caregivers is essential to the way Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) delivers high quality and safe care to all of our patients.
Working to Improve the Patient Experience
March 21, 2018
Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is celebrating the one year anniversary of the PEP program (Patient Experience Participants). The program started in November 2017 with 14 volunteers and has grown to 21.