Join us in congratulating Honoured to Care Awards winners Stacey Thorpe, Anousha Ross, Naomi Taylor, and Tayler Akyeampong, registered nurses in the Emergency Department at Markham Stouffville Hospital, for receiving this year's award for compassion. 🏆 Here's what their nominator had to say: "I received a call from my oldest son and some pictures that my little one was having a suspected serious allergic reaction to something. I called 911 and asked them to bring my son to the Emergency Department at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Being on other side as the recipient of care is so hard. I cannot tell you how thankful and grateful we are for this team of nurses. The care we received was truly so representative of our mission and vision. These individuals honestly deserve awards for the care they provide day after day. I am so privileged and honoured to work with such stellar individuals. I am so proud to call them my colleagues, at my community hospital." Meet all our Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #honouredtocare #compassion
In recognition of Canadian Mental Health Week, we issue a call to be kind. 💙 💚 With worrying levels of stress, anxiety, and loneliness heightened by social inequality and an affordability crisis, it is easy to overlook that kindness is an integral part of our humanity. Compassion can connect us all. If you are in need of mental health services, our team can support you during this challenging time. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for adults, outpatient services for children and youth, and our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic is available for people with substance abuse issues. Learn more about Mental Health at Oak Valley Health through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #wellness #compassion #kindness #compassionmatters
Drumroll, please! 🥁 Join us in celebrating our 2024 Nursing Week Awards recipients! 🏆🎉 Every year, our Nursing Week Awards pay tribute to the nurses whose contributions have made a profound impact on patients, colleagues, and the organization. This year, we acknowledged Tina Chan for the Rising Star Award, Ingrid Wiltshire-Stoby for the Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice, and Susan Ng for the Robert J. Gall Award of Excellence. Meet our winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare #cna2024 #nursingweek2024 #nationalnursingweek #ind2024 #nurses2024 #nurseschanginglives #nursesshapingtomorrow
Our hospital grounds are looking fresh today, thanks to staff at both Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital who took part in a spring cleanup this week. 🧹🗑️ #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare
The May edition of The Link is being sent tomorrow! Subscribers will meet our National Nursing Week award winners, get details about our upcoming virtual community town hall, view our new Strategic Plan, and get tips to keep seasonal allergies under control! Stay up-to-date with us and subscribe to The Link today. Visit the link in our bio or oakvalleyhealth.ca/subscribe. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare
For National Nursing Week, we are highlighting registered nurse Gurleen Singh, who works in Childbirth and Children at Markham Stouffville Hospital. 🏥 Get to know more about Gurleen, her role in neonatal care, and why each day at Oak Valley Health is a meaningful journey for her through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 Happy National Nursing Week to Gurleen and all our registered nurses, registered practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and advanced practice nurses for changing lives and shaping tomorrow! #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare #cna2024 #nursingweek2024 #nationalnursingweek #ind2024 #nurses2024 #nurseschanginglives #nursesshapingtomorrow
Nora has lived with Crohn's disease for the last almost 50 years of her life. She has been in and out of hospitals over the years for procedures ranging from colonoscopies to a bowel resection. For her most recent colonoscopy at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Nora was introduced to an app called @seamlessmd. This app allowed Nora to be in control of her pre- and post-procedure care, giving her peace of mind and empowering her with the knowledge she needed for prep and recovery at home. At 79 years old, Nora admitted to not being tech savvy, but found the app very straightforward and easy to use. She would 10/10 recommend it for anyone who has to have a procedure as it takes the guesswork out of receiving care and provides a source of information and direction for patients to be stewards of their own care. Read more about Nora's journey with SeamlessMD through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare #tech #technology
We are updating our masking requirements. Starting today, May 6, 2024, masking is no longer required in clinical and patient-care areas at all of our sites – which includes Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and Reactivation Care Centre. We remain a mask-friendly environment. Masks are still available at our entrances for those who need them. Patients experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms are asked to put on a mask upon entry to the hospital. Learn more through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare
Whether guiding anxious visitors through the hallways of Markham Stouffville Hospital or offering a listening ear to patients in need, volunteers Luisa and Joseph use their individual skills and experience to help provide an extraordinary experience to our patients and families. Luisa's journey, fueled by personal experiences, and Joseph's passion for spiritual support, showcase the many ways our volunteers can make a difference. Get to know Luisa and Joseph through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #volunteer #volunteering #volunteers
🌸✨ Get ready to make the most of spring and summer in your outdoor space with these tips straight from our very own groundskeeper, Terry King! 🌿☀️ As the days get warmer and longer, it's the perfect time to transform your outdoor oasis into a beautiful haven for relaxation and enjoyment. With over 10,000 square feet of greenery to care for around the hospital, Terry knows a thing or two about keeping outdoor spaces vibrant and thriving. #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #medicine #honouredtocare #spring #summer #flowers #nature #garden #gardening #flower
Happy Patient Experience Week! This week we celebrate our health care staff impacting patient experience every day. From our nurses and physicians, to support staff and volunteers, to patients, families, and the communities we serve – together we are ALL the patient experience! #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #honouredtocare #patient #patientexperience #pxtogether #pxweek @theberylinstitute
Join us in congratulating Honoured to Care Awards winner Alan Kelly, our manager of energy and infrastructure, plant maintenance at Markham Stouffville Hospital, for receiving this year's award for commitment. 🏆 Here's what Alan's nominator had to say: “His insight and ability to bolster the electrical infrastructure exemplifies the values we hold dear, and his positive attitude and commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to others. These initiatives collectively aim to enhance hospital infrastructure reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure continuous and reliable power supply to critical systems. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement ensures a robust foundation for providing superior health care services.” Meet all our Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #honouredtocare #commitment
"We in dentistry continually profess that the oral cavity is the gateway to the body," says Dr. Migara Weerasinghe, one of our dental surgeons. "Good oral health is the gateway to great systemic health." To celebrate Oral Health Month, we asked Dr. Weerasinghe for his three most important tips for patients to improve their oral health. #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #oralhealth #dentist #dental #teeth #smile #oralhealthmonth
Behind every medical triumph and patient journey, there’s a dedicated team of administrative professionals making it all possible. From scheduling appointments to managing paperwork, our administrative team ensures our hospitals deliver a seamless and extraordinary experience. Today, on Administrative Professionals' Day, join us in honouring and appreciating the unwavering commitment and hard work of these professionals. #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare
Carb counting session in progress! ☝️ ✌️ 👌 🖖 🖐️ Patients and their caregivers in our Diabuddies Program recently came together to learn more about carbs, the impact they can have on blood glucose, and how keeping a tally can help keep blood sugar at healthy levels. Staff in our Tracey Rubinoff Paediatric Diabetes Clinic use our Diabuddies Program to help patients and their caregivers navigate living with diabetes through fun and thoughtful activities. Learn more about the clinic through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #diabetes #paediatricdiabetes
As part of our Earth Day celebrations today, we hosted our 12th Annual Environment and Sustainability Expo at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Our staff learned all about our greening initiatives and how we are keeping it green! 🌎 We are proud to be an environmental leader in our community and some of the ways we are making our organization more environmentally friendly were also recognized at today’s expo, including an Environmental Excellence Award from Stryker, a rebate cheque from the Independent Electricity System Operator conservation team, and a @printreleaf_ certificate. Learn more about our greening initiatives and energy performance through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #earthday #earthday2024 #earth #sustainability #earthdayeveryday #ecofriendly #environment
We’re evolving the future of health care! Today we unveiled our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan: Integrated Care for Healthier Communities during a special launch, hosted on-site at Markham Stouffville Hospital and streamed live. Our new Strategic Plan is our first web-based plan and focuses on getting patients the care they need, at the right time and in the right place, and on delivering an extraordinary patient experience. We’re setting our sights firmly on the future – our future is the highest quality integrated care. View our Strategic Plan online through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #strategy #strategicplan #integratedcare
For Luisa and Joseph, volunteering is a calling – a way of life that breathes purpose into every moment. It’s about forging connections, fostering empathy, and finding joy in the service of others. As we celebrate our volunteers this week as part of National Volunteer Week, we invite you to take a moment and read more about Luisa and Joseph, two of almost 1,000 volunteers who help us provide an extraordinary experience to our patients and families. Find their story through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare #everymomentmatters #nvw2024 #volunteer #volunteering #volunteers #volunteerweek #nationalvolunteerweek
Happy #BeADonor Month! We recently had the privilege of hosting Eric, a remarkable patient who received a life-changing double lung transplant thanks to the generosity of an organ donor. Eric's journey is a testament to the power of organ donation and the incredible difference it makes in someone's life. Eric and representatives from @trilliumgift visited our surgical nurses to share his inspiring story and express their gratitude for the dedicated and compassionate care provided by our team. It was a truly touching moment that reminded us all of the profound impact our work can have on another person's life. In the last year alone, we had eight tissue donors (seven people gave the gift of sight and one person helped with research and education) and two organ donors (saving the lives of nine people on the transplant waitlist). We are committed to supporting organ donation and ensuring that more patients like Eric have the opportunity to receive the life-saving transplants they desperately need. Together, let's continue to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation and work toward saving even more lives! 💙💚 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare
Our President and CEO Jo-anne Marr recently shadowed one of our patient flow coordinators (PFC) at Markham Stouffville Hospital – an activity we like to call Walk in their Shoes. Here's what Jo-anne had to say about her time spent with Kristina Guzzo: "Being a PFC is not for the weak of heart. Kristina’s role is to support discharge planning and clear beds for the organization, while balancing the needs of patients and ensuring they are prepared and well supported on the rest of their care journey outside of the hospital. "Kristina’s job can certainly be challenging at times. Some discharge plans are straightforward and some are very complicated. She needs to consider many different factors – the patient and family needs, details of what each destination can offer, how the system works, etc. And sometimes these contributing factors can be contradicting. "But what makes Kristina so good at what she does is the strength of the relationships that she has cultivated as a PFC. Kristina interacts with many stakeholders and approaches each conversation with calm, confidence, and empathy. She is thoughtful and patient-centred. It is clear that she cares deeply about what she is doing. I definitely saw our values and our honoured to care culture in action." #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #honouredtocare
Join us in congratulating Honoured to Care Awards winner Jade Gray, a patient care manager at Markham Stouffville Hospital, for receiving this year's award for courage. 🏆 Here's what Jade's nominator had to say: "Jade has the courage to care deeply for patients and families, while balancing the needs of staff and supporting colleagues in a busy department. Jade drives extraordinary patient experience by connecting with patients to understand what matters to them, and when responding to patient complaints, does so with openness and humility." Meet all our Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #honouredtocare #courage
Join us in congratulating Honoured to Care Awards winner John Principe, a registered nurse at Markham Stouffville Hospital, for receiving this year's award for respect. ️🏆 Here's what John's nominator had to say: "This nurse is what I would call someone who isn’t just doing his job! I am sure he had no idea what he had done for me. He gave me back my humanity, my dignity. I wasn’t just the hip replacement in bed, who had to stay an extra night. I was a human being who had been in distress, feeling inadequate. I will never forget his professionalism and how much he cared for me as a patient." Meet all our Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #hospital #health #honouredtocare #respect
Last week, we held our annual Honoured to Care Awards ceremony to celebrate our 2023-2024 winners! 🏆 These outstanding individuals have gone above and beyond in their commitment to providing exceptional care and support to our hospitals and communities. Find the full list of winners through the link in our bio or at oakvalleyhealth.ca. 🔗 Congratulations! 🎉👏 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare
Today is #EmergencyNursesDay. I am so grateful for our amazing team of ED nurses at @oakvalleyhealth. Their dedication, passion, and grit is invaluable. Thank you to all of the ED nurses, today and every day. #ednursingweek #ednursesday #honouredtocare
Sending our congratulations to registered nurse Joan Bordash for receiving this year's Honoured to Care Award for commitment. ️🏆 “I have been personal witness to Joan’s commitment and approach to providing support to new mothers,” says her nominator. "When a mother needs help, Joan pulls out all the stops.” Thank you Joan for the many little things you do each day, going above and beyond the call of duty, and living our value of commitment. Read more about Joan and the rest of our 2022-2023 Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare #awards #celebrate #respect #trust #commitment #compassion #courage
Sending our congratulations to patient flow coordinator Fatima Rigor for receiving this year's Honoured to Care award for courage. ️🏆 "Fatima often deals with people experiencing fear and doubt, but she perseveres with confidence and sympathy and helps empower patients and families to feel brave in approaching new challenges they may face," says her nominator. Thank you Fatima for the many little things you do each day, going above and beyond the call of duty, and living our value of courage. Read more about Fatima and the rest of our 2022-2023 Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare #awards #celebrate #respect #trust #commitment #compassion #courage
Sending our congratulations to physiotherapist Joyce Tan for receiving this year's Honoured to Care award for compassion. ️🏆 “Not only does Joyce provide physiotherapy services for her patients, she goes above and beyond by helping the patients out with other needs, beyond her job duties," says her nominator. "By doing this, she does not only provide compassionate care for the patients, but also lightens the load for the nurses and patient service associates when it gets busy, truly contributing to a collaborative, team-based environment.” Thank you Joyce for the many little things you do each day, going above and beyond the call of duty, and living our value of compassion. Read more about Joyce and the rest of our 2022-2023 Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare #awards #celebrate #respect #trust #commitment #compassion #courage
Sending our congratulations to staff and physician wellness leaders Laura Jackson and Lori Dunn for receiving this year's Honoured to Care award for trust. ️🏆 "They are trusted confidants who work with staff to build coping skills and problem-solve through work and non-work related challenges, with support and dignity," says their nominator. "They have cemented themselves as trusted and valued wellness leaders in our organization.” Thank you Laura and Lori for the many little things you do each day, going above and beyond the call of duty, and living our value of trust. Read more about Laura and Lori and the rest of our 2022-2023 Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare #awards #celebrate #respect #trust #commitment #compassion #courage
Sending our congratulations to patient care director Sandi Lofgren for receiving this year's Honoured to Care award for respect. ️🏆 "I am always happy to meet with Sandi as I know our interactions are going to be respectful and supportive," says her nominator. Thank you Sandi for the many little things you do each day, going above and beyond the call of duty, and living our value of respect. Read more about Sandi and the rest of our 2022-2023 Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #markhamstouffville #stouffville #uxbridge #uxbridgeontario #torontohealth #healthcare #honouredtocare #awards #celebrate #respect #trust #commitment #compassion #courage
Our Network of Black Employees proudly hosted several events throughout February to provide an opportunity for staff to learn about and celebrate Black history and culture. This included a student writing competition, guest speakers, and an information booth. Thanks to the Network of Black Employees for organizing these activities and allowing space for open discussion, learning, and celebration this Black History Month. #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #stouffville #uxbridge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #honouredtocare
Special shout-out to all the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary volunteers, including Melanie! A friendly greeting when entering the hospital is the first step toward an extraordinary patient experience. Thank you! 💚💙 📸 by Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary (Facebook) #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #stouffville #uxbridge #torontohealth #volunteer #honouredtocare
Meet Varoon Singh, a cardiology technologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital. 👋 Varoon enjoys working with the hospital community and likes the interactions that he has with his patients and his team. “In the 16 years that I’ve been working here, it’s interacting with the patients and working alongside my colleagues that make my job so enjoyable.” Learn more about Varoon, his current role in the stress lab, and how you can join a team dedicated to delivering an extraordinary patient experience through the link in our bio. 🔗 #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #uxbridgehospital #markham #stouffville #uxbridge #torontohealth #cardiology #honouredtocare
Did you know we have a Resource Team across all our hospitals? Originally called the Float Pool team, we recently renamed them to reflect the wealth of resources, knowledge, and talent within this group of diverse roles. The Resource Team supports all clinical areas and inpatient units and is comprised of more than 80 members spanning all specialties and disciplines. This includes unit secretaries, personal support workers, registered practical nurses, registered nurses, and range from full-time to casual employees. The members of this dedicated team continuously go above and beyond, supporting the everchanging staffing needs at the hospital, and we thank them for their commitment to providing the best care possible for our patients. #oakvalleyhealth #markhamstouffvillehospital #markham #stouffville #uxbridge #torontohealth #patientcentred #patientcentredcare #honouredtocare
The deadline is quickly approaching! Submissions for our annual #HonouredToCare Awards close on December 30, 2022 ! If you know a person or team at Oak Valley Health who made a positive impact this year, submit a nomination through the link in our bio. 🔗
Submissions are open for our annual Honoured to Care Awards! If you know a person or team at Oak Valley Health who made a positive impact this year, make sure you submit a nomination through the link in our bio! 🔗 Deadline for submissions is December 30, 2022. #HonouredToCare
Congratulations to Jessica Selvakumar – our 2021/2022 #HonouredToCare Awards winner for trust! Jessica pours her heart and soul into every action she takes. Patients see her as a positive role model and someone they can rely on and trust. Read more about Jessica and the rest of this year's Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗
You may have noticed a change ... Markham Stouffville Hospital ➡️ Oak Valley Health (@oakvalleyhealth). We have updated our Instagram account to better represent our new overarching name, which unifies our two hospitals – Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital – and includes our Reactivation Care Centre and a number of community-based services. A name that celebrates our rich history and represents our diverse communities. Thanks for being part of our community. We will continue to share our stories with you and look forward to keeping you informed. #HonouredToCare
Congratulations to Dr. Deepa Grewal – our 2021/2022 #HonouredToCare Awards winner for courage! Dr. Grewal took the pandemic and its unforeseen challenges head on and persevered in her role as a paediatrician to continue care for our smallest patients. She is currently lending support in the Clinical Assessment Centre in addition to her work in the outpatient clinic. Read more about Dr. Grewal and the rest of this year's Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to Terry King – our 2021/2022 #HonouredToCare Awards winner for commitment! As a maintenance assistant at Oak Valley Health's Markham Stouffville Hospital, Terry takes great pride in how the hospital presents itself to everyone who comes through its doors. One of his nominators said he trims the trees in the courtyards like they are in his own front yard! Read more about Terry and the rest of this year's Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to Sandeep Yakub – our 2021/2022 #HonouredToCare Awards winner for respect! He is the manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Markham Stouffville Hospital and his team members acknowledge his kindness, humility, and approachability. Read more about Sandeep and the rest of this year's Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to Brad Young – our 2021/2022 #HonouredToCare Awards winner for compassion! As a social worker in a challenging area, working mostly in palliative care and rehabilitation, Brad shows compassion toward patients and families as they navigate end-of-life challenges. Read more about Brad and the rest of this year's Honoured to Care Awards winners through the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to Carol Cameron on her retirement; @pickeringcarol, my midwife who assisted in Rebecca’s @rebrutherford historic delivery back in 1994. . Posted @withregram • @mshospital Pioneer, innovator, trailblazer - a few words used to describe Carol Cameron, patient care director of Childbirth & Children’s Services and Executive Director and founder of the Alongside Midwifery Unit at Oak Valley Health, who is retiring this week. For almost 30 years, Carol has been instrumental to the organization and community. #DYK Carol delivered the first baby in Canada born to a registered midwife and led the opening of our Alongside Midwifery Unit? She was the recipient of our inaugural #HonouredToCare award for courage and in 2019 @ontariomidwives honoured her with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding, far-reaching, and long-lasting contributions to the #Midwifery profession. Her list of accolades is long, but her impact to the people she's worked with, mentored, and cared for is even greater. Thank you, Carol, for all that you have done for our patients, families, staff, volunteers, community, and beyond.
Pioneer, innovator, trailblazer - a few words used to describe Carol Cameron, patient care director of Childbirth & Children’s Services and Executive Director and founder of the Alongside Midwifery Unit at Oak Valley Health, who is retiring this week. For almost 30 years, Carol has been instrumental to the organization and community. #DYK Carol delivered the first baby in Canada born to a registered midwife and led the opening of our Alongside Midwifery Unit? She was the recipient of our inaugural #HonouredToCare award for courage and in 2019 @ontariomidwives honoured her with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding, far-reaching, and long-lasting contributions to the #Midwifery profession. Her list of accolades is long, but her impact to the people she's worked with, mentored, and cared for is even greater. Thank you, Carol, for all that you have done for our patients, families, staff, volunteers, community, and beyond.
Now available! A way forward: Year in Review 2021/2022. Take a look at our highlights, awards, and achievements over the past year through the link in our bio. 🔗 #HonouredtoCare
Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day and we're recognizing our team of telecommunications clerks in the Telecommunications department. They are the voice you hear first when you call into the hospital and the voice heard over our PA system. They also ensure communication needs for emergency codes are distributed in an accurate and swift manner. For many patients, our telecommunications clerks are the voice of Oak Valley Health and we thank them for providing a positive customer experience. #WTISD #HonouredToCare
#DoctorsDay might have been on May 1, but we continue celebrating! As a small token of our appreciation, we provided lunch today to our amazing group of physicians. If you missed the chance to thank them, now is the time! #HonouredToCare
Happy #DoctorsDay to all of our extraordinary physicians who care for our patients each and every day with compassion, dedication, and commitment. Watch the video to see some of the messages thanking our physicians who are going above and beyond. #HonouredToCare
Today, we held our Staff Appreciation Day at both our hospitals and the Reactivation Care Centre. A special thank you to our staff and professional staff – the people who bring our #HonouredToCare culture to life! Lunch was served as a small token of appreciation for their continuous commitment towards patients, our community, and each other.
We would like to recognize all of our medical radiation technologists (MRT) during #MRTWeek2021! These skilled and compassionate professionals play a vital role in the lives of our patients and community throughout the health care system. MRT’s provide services in x-ray, CT scan, mammography, radiation therapy, MRI, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine to our patients to help with diagnosis and treatment. Thank you to our MRTs for delivering high quality, safe patient care everyday! #HonouredToCare
During Allied Health Professionals Week we are celebrating all of the different professions that help care for patients at Oak Valley Health. Today, we’re featuring Tricia Yap Mallia, a patient services attendant on the Surgical Short-Stay Unit. Tricia provides care and support to patients during their stay and recovery. She helps dress and groom patients, and observes and reports any medical changes. “My patients see me as a gentle, caring, and patient individual. I am so proud to be part of the inpatient surgical team!” Thanks Tricia and all of our patient services attendants for providing compassionate care to all of our patients. #HonouredToCare
🏥 Benefitting Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation Through the Builders for Healthy Communities partnership with Markham-Stouffville Hospital, JD Development Group has invested in Markham, Stouffville and surrounding communities by enabling exceptional health care through the purchase of critical, life-saving equipment and technology for the hospital. As we develop communities and pay attention to quality design and new innovation processes, the long-term value of the neighbourhoods will always remain our top priority. #HonouredToCare #MSHfoundation #buildersforhealthycommunities #community #donations #fundraiser #giveback #givebacktothecommunity #givingback #helpingothers #instagood #socialgood
Patient safety is vital to the work we do each and every day. Our Quality, Patient Safety, and Patient Experience team is essential to delivering safe and high-quality care to our community and beyond. In honour of #PatientSafetyWeek, staff and physicians shared their feedback to inform safety practices across our organization. #HonouredToCare
Today is #EmergencyNursesDay and we’re recognizing all of our amazing ED nurses for the incredible compassionate care they provide to our patients and community each and every day. Thank you for always going above and beyond. #EDNursesWeek #HonouredToCare
"I think many people can relate when I say that one of my biggest pandemic battles has been with my mental health. I realize that by helping others, I can also help myself. So each day I’ll spread a little kindness, and perhaps it’ll inspire someone else to do the same!" MSH Lactation Consultant Amanda Ho challenged herself to spread kindness by doing at least one selfless act a day for 30 days leading up to her 30th birthday. Donating blood, picking up garbage, checking in on a neighbour and encouraging food donations from her colleagues and friends were just some of the activities Amanda planned. Thank you Amanda. You are an example of our compassionate staff, who exemplify our #HonouredToCare culture!
Yesterday, the COVID-19 Community Vaccination Centre at Cornell Community Centre administered our 100,000th vaccination since opening in March! Thank you to the vaccinators, staff and volunteers for all of their efforts in getting as many vaccines in arms as possible. A proud partnership between @mshospital, @yorkregiongovt Public Health, the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team and the @cityofmarkham. Cheers to everyone who has rolled up their sleeves so far! #HonouredToCare #ThisIsOurShotCA
A little kindness goes a long way. Our NICU and Childbirth & Children's Services team took it a step further and showed a whole lot of kindness to their colleagues! Recently, the team raised hundreds of dollars and put together snack carts for the Emergency Department, the ICU and our Respiratory Therapists. These acts of kindness, both big and small, are so important to the overall wellness of our teams. Thank you to all the staff for looking after one another. A great example of our #HonouredToCare culture.
Happy #DoctorsDay! We're celebrating the exceptional care all MSH physicians provide to our community, our patients and their families. Every day they demonstrate they are #HonouredToCare. Thank you!
From going above and beyond the call of duty, to the many little things done each and every day, the Honoured to Care Awards celebrate how our people are living our values – demonstrating respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage across our hospital. If you know an individual or team at @mshospital that exemplifies our #honouredtocare culture, visit msh.on.ca/honoured-care-awards (link in bio) to nominate them today!
The Ice Dragons, a local LEGO League Jr. team, have a personal connection to @mshospital. Their grandmother has been a long-term patient at the hospital. One of the themes they're focusing on this year is to be mindful about health during the pandemic, a time when they can no longer partake in their usual activities, such as tournaments and other special events. With that in mind, they wanted to give their thanks to the health care workers who have been part of their grandmother's circle of care. Earlier this week, they presented us with a homemade poster to offer their gratitude to the teams at MSH. Thank you! #HonouredToCare
RN Jeannette Arvandi has made over 100 scrub caps for staff at @mshospital. Each made with love and personally designed with a specific person in mind. Individual colours, patterns and sizes. Jeanette then hand delivers each cap to a person who has made an impact on her life over her 21 years at the hospital. Jeannette’s kindness, thoughtfulness and contagious energy is an example of our #HonouredToCare culture in action. SWIPE ➡️ to see some of her beautiful work. 😍
We are honoured to have been nominated by @cityofmarkham and to have won the High Quality & Service award from the @markhamboardoftrade's Business Excellence Awards. This award recognizes Markham Stouffville Hospital for exceptional quality and service provided to our patients this past year. We could not have won without the contributions from our staff, physicians and volunteers who bravely cared for all patients, protecting the health and safety of the community during the pandemic. Thank you and congratulations! #honouredtocare
Introducing Abygail Gosselin, our first baby of the new year at @mshospital! Originally due on December 28, Abygail decided to make her entrance at 12:00:59 a.m. on Jan 1, 2021. Parents Marie-Pier and Gabriel cannot wait for Abygail to go to home to meet her big brother! Congratulations to the Gosselin family, and Happy New Year!
People are our most valuable asset. At MSH, we strive to attract, recruit and retain amazing people who live our values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage every day. Our goal is to ensure the people we recruit stay and grow with us, and we believe in investing in our employees with comprehensive benefits, staff wellness programming and regular staff recognition and appreciation. To find out more about working at MSH and for current opportunities, click the link in our bio.
When a patient comes into the hospital, their first point of contact is often a registration clerk – and in many cases its Leona Mendonca. Leona is a registration clerk in the Emergency Department and main registration at Markham Stouffville Hospital. . And although, you may not be able to see it nowadays, there is a perpetual smile #behindthemask and gleaming warm eyes that welcome patients into the hospital and put them at ease before their appointment. . In her own words “I care about every patient I register and do my utmost to ensure I give them the best service. Especially now, when many family members are not allowed to be with their loved ones, we are the patient's family during their time at MSH.” . Leona has been with MSH for five years but has been working in health care for 27 years. Throughout all those years, she has modelled herself after her role-model, her late father. She strives to live by the personal values of integrity, respect, loyalty and kindness. . In her spare time, you can find Leona, a local Markham resident, staying active by walking or biking through the many trails in Markham. #Honouredtocare #BehindTheMask
Courage is an admirable and important quality to have in any workplace, and especially in health care. It's a trait Rosemarie Ramirez displays in her role as a registered nurse in our Cardiology program and why she received the 2019 Honoured to Care award for Courage. . “Rosemarie exemplifies the ability to endure distress inherent in difficult situations," said the staff member who nominated Rosemarie for the award. "I admire Rosemarie's knowledge and courage to speak out for nursing and speak out for the health of her patients.” . The Honoured to Care Awards celebrate how our people are living our values – demonstrating respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage across our hospital. If you know someone at MSH who you would like to nominate for an Honoured to Care award, click the link in our bio.
We know it can be scary for children to visit the hospital even at the best of times. But with #COVID19 making masks mandatory, not being able to see your health care worker's face can make a visit even more stressful. Our paediatricians are proudly wearing buttons with their non-masked faces to help alleviate fear in our youngest patients. #honouredtocare
Happy #labourday. Thank you to all the dedicated staff who are #honouredtocare for our patients and their families today.
Our Virtual Monitoring Services (ViMos) is another example of how we’re providing innovative virtual care options for our patients! ViMos is a patient-centred self-management program that provides remote monitoring and clinical support for patients with chronic conditions. Patients use a tablet and tools to measure their vital signs in the comfort of their own home and this information is automatically sent to their care team to monitor their condition, prevent flare-ups and reduce the risk of emergency visits. More information can be found on our website (link in bio). . #carebeyondourwalls #honouredtocare
On the heels of the second anniversary of our Alongside Midwifery Unit (AMU), we are excited to welcome the 1000th baby born in the AMU! . Congratulations to Nazrina, Brad and big sister Azariya on the newest addition to their family, little Zephaniya.
“Silva demonstrates an incredible amount of respect for her peers and others within the organization. I have observed her consistently navigate complex discussions with grace, commitment and respect for all perspectives. Leaders like Silva, who are able to consistently treat all with mutual respect and understanding in high-pressure situations, are an asset to our organization.” . Congratulations to Emergency Department Manager Silva Nercessian for being the recipient of the 2019/2020 Honoured to Care Respect Award! The Honoured to Care Awards celebrate how our people are living our values – demonstrating respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage across our hospital. . Visit the link in our bio to learn more and nominate someone today!
A manager. A patient registration clerk. A professional practice leader. A social worker. And a nurse. We are excited to recognize five exceptional members of our team who are the winners of our 2019/2020 Honoured to Care Awards! . The Honoured to Care Awards celebrate our staff, professional staff and volunteers for going above and beyond in living our values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. . Click the link in our bio to read our winners’ stories and learn more about how you can nominate an individual or team!
Happy #CanadaDay! As we mark this very special day for our country, let's take a moment to recognize how fortunate we are to have a world-class health care system and thank the many incredible health care professionals and other frontline workers for their exceptional service during #COVID19 and always. #honouredtocare