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Naomi’s story
My name is Naomi Wong and I have been a Patient and Family Advisor at North York General for two years, but my connection with the hospital began 22 years ago when I was brought into the world. My great-grandmother was among the first of my relatives to hold me. On this Family Day, I want to share with you the story of my great-grandmother’s last day with us.
In good hands
While on vacation in Florida, I received a call from the Graham & Audrey Rosenberg Family Cardiac Care Clinic. A nurse told me that my mother wasn't doing well and explained her symptoms. I knew I had to come home.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Nicole Howe
Congratulations to Nicole Howe for being our 6th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Nicole to learn more about her role at NYGH.
Keeping pace with life
I had been falling occasionally over several years. I had no idea what was causing it. I just simply fell, and at 90 plus years old, you can imagine the risk of serious injury.
Lorna’s story
When my son Tim went away for his first year of university, his peers started to notice that he wasn’t going to class. At home, he spent most of his time in his room and wouldn’t talk to anyone. He became more and more reclusive. Something was wrong.
Building for the future of paediatric care in our community
Demolition has begun! We're thrilled to share that we have started construction of our new Steinberg Family Paediatric Centre.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Tamiza Hemani
Congratulations to Tamiza Hemani for being our 5th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Tamiza to learn more about her role at NYGH.
Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner profile: Lyana Lazaro
Congratulations to Lyana Lazaro for being our 4th Fortune Fridays 50/50 Staff Lottery winner! We sat down with Lyana to learn more about her role at NYGH.
Message from the President
Last year was one of tremendous renewal and growth. We saw the opening of many new outpatient clinics to better serve the needs of our diverse and growing community.
North York General Foundation recognized as a high performer in 2019
We are very proud and honoured to once again be recognized as a High Performer in the latest Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Report on Giving.
Sharon’s story
After a high-risk pregnancy that filled us with so much worry, we were blessed with our beautiful twins Adam and Aurora. They were born on December 12, 2018, healthy and strong — our gift for the holidays.
Thank you for helping us care for premature and critically ill babies
This Giving Tuesday, generous donors from the community raised over $13,000 to help fund an urgently needed neonatal incubator