Care at North York General got my mother back on her feet
This past summer, I was visiting my parents in North York from Winnipeg, when my 72-year-old mother had a serious accident.
This past summer, I was visiting my parents in North York from Winnipeg, when my 72-year-old mother had a serious accident.
Last year was an exciting and encouraging one for the Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care at North York General. Thanks to the support of donors, the team has numerous advancements in their mission to integrate better with the community.
Here are a few examples from both the Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Family Foundation Centre for Medical Imaging and our Nuclear Medicine Department that we use every day for patient care, thanks to donors.
As we continue to see a rise in young people facing mental health challenges, our care teams at North York General (NYG) we are proud to provide them with the treatment and strategies to get on a healthy path, where they can pursue their dreams.
For the first time, all donations made to North York General will be tripled thanks to our friends and generous donors Gursikh Sabha Canada. This means even more impact across our hospital, helping to ensure we have the right equipment, technology and care environments for the hundreds of patients who need it every day.
Dr. Rose’s practice at NYG specializes in Cardio Oncology; the care of cancer patients with cardiovascular disease that was already existing or acquired during cancer treatment. It also involves the prevention, early recognition, and mitigation of the effects of cancer therapy on the cardiovascular system.
The 67-year-old was first diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and has since received treatment out of NYG’s Graham & Audrey Rosenberg Family Cardiac Care Clinic from Dr. Randi Rose, described by patients and staff alike as compassionate, comprehensive and utterly kind.
As Canadians across the country recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8), North York General’s mental health counsellor Adam Green is sharing what it means to him to support youth across North York and beyond.
As Canadians start to turn their attention to their plans for the busy holiday season, November is also a special month for a different kind of planning – it’s Make a Will Month across the country.
The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental health issues.