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#1 community academic hospital. One of the Top 5 hospitals in Canada. One of the Top 100 in the world. One of the world’s best smart hospitals.
— Newsweek Magazine
4,600
Babies welcomed each year, by one of the largest single site birthing centres in Ontario
500,000+
people searved each year in North York and beyond.
31,000
surgical procedures each year, utilizing 12 state-of-the-art operating rooms.
Our Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency is one of the busiest in Canada with more than
107,000 visits annually.


Honouring Gratitude: In Conversation with Dr. Nancy Down
Every day, the staff at North York General Hospital (NYGH) go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care. Through the Say Thanks program, grateful patients and families can honour those who have made a lasting impact.

North York General Saved My 85-Year-Old Mother’s Life
On a snowy morning in late January, my 85-year-old mother was walking when she suddenly slipped and hit her head. Thankfully a passerby saw her and called 911 and she was transported to the Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency (ED) at NYGH.

Wisdom As a Way to Give Back
This belief in giving back, particularly to a community hospital like NYGH, drives Jean’s philanthropy. While larger hospitals may have broader visibility, Jean sees immense value in strengthening local healthcare facilities that are central to their communities.

The Kitchen Where Compassion is Served
As dawn breaks over the sprawling grounds of Gursikh Sabha Canada, the kitchen is already alive with energy and purpose. Volunteers of all ages — elders, parents, and an impressive number of youth — move in harmony, bringing the Gurdwara’s community kitchen to life.

No Gifts, Just Gratitude: Cookie’s Steadfast Support of NYGH
Cookie Gigan — social media maven, devoted grandmother, philanthropist, and tireless champion of North York General Hospital (NYGH) — knows the profound connections that form when a place of care stands by you during life’s defining moments.
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North York General Foundation
4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON
M2K 1E1
Tel: 416-756-6944
Fax: 416-756-9047
foundation@nygh.on.ca
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