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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.
October 4, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
October 2, 2022/by pmoran
Learn more about Magnolia Briones, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Magnolia says she’ll never forget her first day at NYGH during the pandemic, working with people from behind a plexiglass barrier to keep everyone safe.
September 26, 2022/by cbrifoglio
Driven to honour Maddie’s memory, Robert has been a strong advocate of The Maddie Project
Robert has seen first-hand how tragedy can be turned into something that helps others. It’s been an important lesson and one that he and his family value and have channeled into Rally in the Ravine.
September 22, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
September 13, 2022/by cbrifoglio
Learn more about Courtney Doldron and why he feels so strongly about giving back
Caring is in Courtney Doldron’s DNA. Born in Trinidad & Tobago, he grew up in a small, rural community where family, neighbours and friends worked together for the betterment of all.
September 1, 2022/by cbrifoglio
Learn more about Patricia Arango, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
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.
August 29, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
August 23, 2022/by cbrifoglio
Learn more about Stephanie Van Hanegem, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
As an RPN on the postpartum unit, she’s responsible for helping parents with the transition from birth to postpartum, easing into life with their newborn.
August 10, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
August 9, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
July 29, 2022/by cbrifoglio
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.
July 12, 2022/by cbrifoglioContact details
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