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COVID-19 Community Vaccination Centre at Cornell Community Centre Celebrates Over 270,00 Vaccinations Administered
March 29, 2022
As demand for vaccines has decreased, the COVID-19 Community Vaccination Centre officially closed its doors on March 26, 2022 Oak Valley Health and the City of Markham are proud to gather together to formally recognize and celebrate the incredible health care workers who stepped up to fight against the pandemic and keep our community safe....
Breaking the Bias – Natalie Rampersad
March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day 2022 Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) recognizes the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and serves as a time to promote gender equity.
Joint Statement From the Regional Municipality of York, Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley Health and Southlake Regional Health Centre on COVID-19
March 4, 2022
This month marks two years since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. This significant milestone coincides with the province lifting sector-specific pandemic control measures and proof of vaccination requirements in certain settings.
Oak Valley Health’s Alongside Midwifery Unit Named a Centre of Excellence
February 14, 2022
These days we hear the term “centre of excellence” (COE) more and more often. COE’s are defined simply as a team, facility or organization that provides leadership, best practices, research, education, and training in a specific speciality.
Team-Based Model Can Help Address Critical Nursing Shortage Hospitals Across Canada Currently Facing
February 14, 2022
I’m a proud nurse, and now, as well, a hospital CEO. I’m distressed about the criticism of team-based nursing, which has been slandered in the news recently.
Essential Caregiver Program: Keeping Patients and Loved Ones Connected
February 9, 2022
When the pandemic started in March of 2020, it brought with it a lot of uncertainty and changed the way we interacted with our health care system. One of the biggest impacts to patients was when hospitals restricted its visitors in an effort to help keep patients, staff, physicians and the community safe.
MSH Care@Home+
February 8, 2022
For many patients who are ready to leave hospital after a long stay either to a congregate care setting such as a long-term care home or into your own home, finding the right support to ensure a seamless transition back into the community can be overwhelming for both the patient and their loved ones.
Joint Statement From the Regional Municipality of York, Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley Health, and Southlake Regional Health Centre on COVID-19
January 25, 2022
The holiday season is here, and with it, an urgent public health message to all York Region residents. As we write this note, COVID-19 cases are climbing rapidly in York Region and across the province.
Delivering Joy With First Baby of 2022
January 1, 2022
Introducing Ryder James Ang, our first baby born at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital in 2022! At the stroke of midnight, Toni and Raymond Ang met their second baby boy – weighing 6lbs and 14oz. Ryder’s big brother cannot wait to meet his new baby brother when they return home to Pickering.
Esther Herbert – Increasing Awareness, Erasing Stigma
January 1, 2022
Esther Herbert is no stranger to Oak Valley Health, she has been a long standing advocate, supporter and patient of the organization’s mental health services since 2000.