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Family Medicine Team Captain leading charge for annual Rally in the Ravine
As North York General Foundation (NYGF) gears up for its annual Rally in the Ravine event on October 14, proudly presented by Concord, Dr. Sara Pardisina is sharing why she is returning for another year.

NYGH doctor who received orthopaedic care inspires Rally participation
Meet Doctor Maral Nadjafi, Chief of Medicine at North York General Hospital (NYGH), and a passionate supporter of the North York community.

Learn more about Karen Yorke, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Karen Yorke is a recent winner of the staff lottery and hopes her contributions can be invested in equipment and ongoing projects.

Donors Support Vital Equipment for Maternal Newborn Unit
Philanthropy has helped fund vital equipment used in the Maternal Newborn Unit. Over the past three years, we've been able to purchase a new C-MAC video laryngoscopy system, four halo bassinets, and two birthing suite exam lights.

Care and Comfort in NYGH’s Maternal Newborn Unit
First-time parents Devashree and her husband, Malev, welcomed their baby girl at North York General. Devashree reflects on her birthing journey and recalls her family's extraordinary experience at NYGH.

Learn more about Angelata Perinpanayagam, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Angelata Perinpanayagam is a recent winner of the staff lottery and takes part in to support NYGH’s priority needs, recognizing that hospitals depend on community support.

NYGH’s Birthing Centre here to welcome new generations, says OBGYN
Dr. Sabrina Lee knows the importance of equitable and accessible care for all families, particularly those on their birthing journey.

Integrating sustainable practices into hospital health care environment
North York General Hospital (NYGH) surgeon Dr. David Smith is helping to lead the charge when it comes to integrating sustainable practices into the hospital’s health care environment.

Health care champion and RN supports NYGH then, now and in the future
Longtime North York General (NYGH) champion and registered nurse, Sally Cameron, has had a long history with hospital; a history she intends to continue in her legacy.

Family gives back to NYGH after life-sustaining maternal newborn care
For Michelle and her family, a delivery at NYGH proved to be not only life-changing, but life-sustaining thanks to a specialized care from an interprofessional team.

Learn more about Lourdes Sevilla, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Lourdes Sevilla is a recent winner of the staff lottery and takes part in it to give back to a hospital that supports her, her career growth, colleagues and patients across a diverse community.

NYGH seniors’ program a ‘godsend’ says former cancer patient
Through rehabilitation, assessments, treatment and education, Florence is getting back the life she thought she had lost from cancer with the help of NYGH's Geriatric Day Hospital.

Regaining independence through compassionate rehabilitation
After suffering a serious back injury, 76-year-old Felice Romano is getting back on his feet with the help of NYGH's Geriatric Day Hospital.

Donors help support life-changing urgent treatment for seniors
The Erenberg family are now NYGH supporters by making a Say Thank You gift following exceptional, urgent care that was provided in the Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency.

Seniors Month: Leading the way for compassionate seniors care
By 2046, Ontarians over 65 are expected to double, and North York’s seniors community is expected to increase by 30 per cent versus the 2016 census alone.
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