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Eva’s Story
We thought it was just the stomach flu. But when I saw my mom a few days later, I knew something was very wrong. Her high fever remained. She wasn’t eating and she could barely even stand.
July 19, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Stewart’s Story
I’m so grateful to have had such skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses at North York General who helped me through it all.
June 20, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Ted’s Story – Teaching the importance of giving to the next generation
The actions we take as parents have a lasting impact on our children. It’s our hope that our gift to the hospital that means so much to us will inspire our children and teach them the supreme value of giving back.
May 28, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Advancing prostate cancer care
North York General Hospital is advancing prostate cancer care with a new study that shows the benefits of transperineal prostate biopsies.
May 27, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Message from the President – May 24, 2019
Our first floor is a hub of activity, as construction crews work to complete important renovations that will update and refresh a number of our outpatient clinics, patient registration/check-in and public areas for our patients, families and staff.
May 24, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Care
North York General Hospital (NYGH) proudly announces Dr. Sandy Buchman as the inaugural Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Care. This endowed Chair is the first of its kind in a community hospital in Canada – made possible by the generosity of the Freeman family.
May 7, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Alana’s Story – Leaving a Lasting Legacy
The causes we hold close to our hearts reflect who we are and what we truly value. This year, we decided to leave a lasting legacy for our community through a planned gift to North York General. Here’s why we did it …
May 6, 2019/by cbrifoglio
North York General ranked #2 hospital in Canada
In Newsweek Magazine's comprehensive review of 1,000 hospitals in 11 countries, North York General Hospital was ranked the second best hospital in Canada and scored in the TOP 100 in the world.
April 10, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Reducing Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, with about 30 percent of patients undergoing a mastectomy after diagnosis.
March 22, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Addressing the Trauma of Early Pregnancy Complications
Complications in early pregnancy, including miscarriage, can be traumatic for women and their families. Many women don’t receive the support they need.
March 14, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Five resolutions to improve our health care system
A new year inevitably brings New Year’s resolutions. Often our resolutions are about improving our personal health.
January 1, 2019/by cbrifoglio
Message from the President – December 10, 2018
Our recent news of exceeding our $150M Campaign for North York General was an incredible milestone for this community.
December 10, 2018/by cbrifoglioContact details
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