News
Compassionate care from Oak Valley Health employee leads to baby bassinets sent to Africa in partnership with Hope and Healing International
June 6, 2023
For three weeks, Maggy Bell, executive assistant and coordinator, executive offices, came to work everyday at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital and noticed a lineup of bassinets in the hallway leading to The Stollery Family Centre for Childbirth & Children, where she provided administrative support at the time.
New grant helps midwifery-led postpartum program research mental health and addiction services for the perinatal population
June 5, 2023
Our midwifery-led postpartum program was the successful recipient of a $40,000 grant earlier this year from Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.
Tips for a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy all spring and summer long
May 16, 2023
As we get ready to enjoy warmer weather and longer days, we are sharing some tips to make your outdoor space a beautiful place to spend your time. Our resident groundskeeper and maintenance assistant, Terry King, manages over 10,000 square feet of outdoor space around the hospital for patients, staff, and the community to enjoy.
Congratulations to our 2023 Nursing Week Awards recipients
May 16, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Nursing Week Awards recipients! Each year, we ask our staff to nominate their peers who they feel are most deserving of recognition and celebration during National Nursing Week. This year, we acknowledged Franco Ng for the Rising Star Nursing Award, Sue Bonk for the Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice,.
Oak Valley Health’s 2023/24 Quality Improvement Plan
May 16, 2023
Each year, as part of the Excellent Care for All Act (2010) all hospitals publicly post quality improvement plans to the provincial government to track improvement performance across the system.
Two Oak Valley Health nurses receive honourable mentions for 2023 Nursing Hero Award
May 12, 2023
Every year, Hospital News, a Canadian health care newspaper, asks for nominations for their Nursing Hero Award. This award is a salute to outstanding nurses throughout Canada who have made a difference in the lives of patients, their families, or those who they work with.
New Community Health Clinic opens to serve Markham and Stouffville area residents in need of primary care
May 9, 2023
The clinic will provide primary health care to patients until they are able to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner Oak Valley Health, in partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT) and Well Plus Compounding Pharmacy, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Community Health Clinic....
Celebrating Nursing Week with Terri Stuart-McEwan, Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nurse Executive
May 8, 2023
Nursing has always been a part of Terri’s life. Her mother and stepmother were both nurses, and her eldest daughter also became a nurse, following in her mother’s footsteps.
Volunteer exposure helps guide former patient to pursue career in diagnostic imaging
April 19, 2023
Meet Michael Teutenberg, a McGill medical student, former patient, and dedicated volunteer at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital. Michael is a Patient Experience Participant (PEP).
Anna’s self-advocacy helped treat her endometriosis, but the need for increased disease awareness is high
April 5, 2023
Anna suffered from debilitating pain around her period for many years. She had seen several health care providers about it but always felt her pleas for help were not taken seriously.