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Message from the President – October 28, 2022
Despite the markets, economic and social instability and the general challenges of managing through COVID, our donor community continues to support North York General in many different forms. Let’s have a peek at just some of the activities of the last few months.
Understanding the role of an ‘RT’
October 23rd to 29th is Respiratory Therapy Week. In recognition, we spoke to North York General Respiratory Therapist Lisa Watkins, a 30-year veteran of the hospital.
Reconstructing Hope for breast cancer patients
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can feel as though time is standing still. It can bring on an array of thoughts and feeling of fear and dread that can seem unbearable.
A fulfilling life for a young family, thanks to NYGH’s emergency team
It’s been said that every moment is precious to those who know the value of time. For Ali and Sharon Ghafour, this truly speaks to how their lives have been shaped by a health crisis with their newborn twins Aurora and Adam.
Mental Health Insights from our Experts
For decades, mental health issues seemed to fly under the radar. Stigma often kept conditions like anxiety, depression — and those who suffered from them, shrouded in mystery and shame.
Driven to honour Maddie’s memory, Robert has been a strong advocate of The Maddie Project
She joined Rally in the Ravine in 2019 when her father encouraged her to participate, and she loves being part of something bigger than herself and supporting high-quality care at the hospital.
It can be said that compassion runs in Isha Kanani’s family
She joined Rally in the Ravine in 2019 when her father encouraged her to participate, and she loves being part of something bigger than herself and supporting high-quality care at the hospital.
Learn more about Courtney Doldron and why he feels so strongly about giving back
For the 11 years Patricia Arango has worked at North York General Hospital (NYGH), she’s never once taken its community-focused approach for granted.
Message from the President – August 22, 2022
To everything there is a season, especially in the summer when it is natural to carve out some time to reflect on the past and determine priorities and goals for months ahead.
At NYGH, Pamela found the answers she sought
Pamela Boisvert isn’t one to exaggerate, so when she says her recent experience at North York General Hospital “completely changed her life,” she means every word.
Research Chair engaged to study effective out-patient COVID treatments
The Canadian Adaptive Platform Trial of Treatments for COVID in Community Settings (CanTreatCOVID) is a pan-Canadian trial that will study the impact of several oral medications on hospitalization, death, and long COVID.
Learn more about Hansani Pathiraja, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
For Hansani Pathiraja, working at a hospital that puts patients first is both an honour and a privilege.