Thanks to your generous support of North York General’s Areas of Greatest Need, our hospital and care teams have access to advanced tools that save lives, refine diagnoses, and enable us to act with speed and precision when every second counts.
In the stories that follow, you’ll hear from the care teams who rely on this equipment every day — and witness the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Thanks to your generous support of North York General’s Areas of Greatest Need, our hospital and care teams have access to advanced tools that save lives, refine diagnoses, and enable us to act with speed and precision when every second counts.
In the stories that follow, you’ll hear from the care teams who rely on this equipment every day — and witness the impact of your generosity firsthand.
These slender, flexible tubes, equipped with advanced imaging technology, allow physicians to directly examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine in real time. With this level of clarity, conditions such as ulcers, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease can be identified quickly and with confidence.
“With the right gastroscopes, we’re able to make diagnoses on the spot — reducing repeat interventions and giving patients the certainty they need to move forward with effective treatment.”
Dr. James Saperia, Gastroenterologist, OR
These state-of-the-art scopes are vital in modern urology, providing a crystal-clear, real-time view of the urinary tract so conditions such as kidney stones and prostate issues can be diagnosed and treated without delay.
“When a patient comes in anxious and in pain, having the right scope ready means we can move quickly to find answers and bring relief. It gives us confidence knowing we can offer the safest, most effective care.”
Youngran Woo, Registered Nurse, OR
Compact yet powerful, North York General’s newest high-throughput DNA sequencer reads and analyzes millions of genetic fragments, enabling rapid, precise detection of mutations, inherited conditions, and disease markers across applications from cancer diagnostics to hereditary screening.
“Having our own sequencers at NYG streamlines our entire process and helps us return test results sometimes in half the time than if we had to send them out for analysis. This means a more accurate diagnosis and personalized care plans that can start right away.”
Dr. Ian Brain, Pathologist, Genetics Lab
The Incubator Carestation provides a quiet, thermally stable environment for newborns who need extra support after birth, from managing temperature instability to receiving phototherapy. Used across both the Postpartum unit and NICU, it offers fragile infants the protection and stability they need to grow stronger before going home.
“These incubators help us keep babies safe, warm, and supported when they need a little extra care. You can really see the relief on parents’ faces.”
Theodora Bureta , Registered Nurse, NICU
The Omnibed Carestation — or “Giraffe” — can shift instantly from an open warmer to a protective incubator, giving care teams the flexibility to respond in emergencies and then provide a stable, nurturing environment for recovery.
“The Omnibed lets us jump in right away for quick access when a baby needs critical intervention, while knowing they are still receiving adequate thermoregulation in the meantime. We can then switch back from overbed mode to keep caring for them in a safe, warm space.”
Candace Pilgrim, Clinical Nurse Educator, NICU
Giving North York General’s surgeons unmatched clarity of the eye’s delicate structures, this state-of-the-art microscope enhances precision and safety during cataract, glaucoma, and corneal procedures while projecting the view in real-time so the full team can anticipate every step.
“It’s incredible to watch a patient sit up after surgery and see clearly for the first time in years. Having access to the best equipment makes those moments possible.”
Loretta Khuu, Clinical Coordinator, OR Ophthalmology
Judy Markovich built her life on generosity, resilience, and quiet acts of kindness. Her decision to support North York General’s Areas of Greatest Need reflects the very way she lived — always seeking to help where it mattered most. Read on to hear her inspiring story as told by long-time friend Aileen Crowne.
