Speech Language Pathologists - North York General Hospital

Q&A’s with Speech Language Pathologists

Speech Language Pathologists at North York General Hospital provide services to all inpatient medical and surgical programs.

Gerald Prenick being transported into an ambulance

Gerald’s Story

When Gerald Prenick arrived at the emergency department, he was by himself, and the two nurses did whatever they could to help him.

Child Life Specialist Esther Huang, North York General

Child Life Specialist Esther Huang

If you’ve ever had to take a child to the hospital – your own, a niece, a nephew – chances are you were scared. Maybe you didn’t know what to expect, or feared that your child wouldn’t understand what was going on. Maybe you were anxious yourself, and didn’t know how to explain the situation.

Mrs. Tan's Story - Why Your Donation Matters

Mrs. Tan’s Story

In May, I experienced an exceptionally painful stomach ache. Concerned, I called my family doctor, who advised me to go to the hospital immediately because my symptoms were similar to those of COVID-19. 

Terry Pursell, President & CEO, North York General Foundation

COVID-19 Updates: Message from the President – October 8, 2020

In my childhood family home, where my siblings and their families normally gather for weekends such as the one approaching, things won’t be the usual. During Thanksgiving, years ago, someone in my family (p.s. it was me) started the tradition of going around the table and asking each of us to share what they were thankful for.