Shining a spotlight on this year’s Honoured to Care Awards recipients
From going above and beyond the call of duty to the many little things done each and every day, the
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Sports & Health
Oak Valley Health ends routine use of lead shields for X-Rays
Patients often expect to wear a heavy lead apron during an X-ray to shield their bodies from radiation. However, as
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Ontario expands hospice care
The Ontario government is connecting more people in Markham to comfortable and dignified end-of-life care close to their community and
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$1.8B investment to connect millions more to primary care
The Ontario government has announced a $1.8 billion investment to connect two million more residents to publicly funded family doctors
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Inclusive ringette program allows everyone to participate
The Markham-Stouffville Ringette Association (MSRA) introduced the popular Ringette for All program at Angus Glen Community Centre on January 17.
Read MoreRaising awareness about eating disorders
Embracing Possibilities. That’s the theme of this year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) campaign. The annual week, which runs in
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Increasing skin, wound care in long-term care homes
The provincial government will provide $1 million in funding to long-term care homes to support training and education expenses for
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Markham Stouffville Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024
Markham Stouffville Hospital recently announced the arrival of its first baby in 2025. Born at 3:33 a.m. on January 1,
Read MoreGrant to help improve access to mental health services
The Mental Health Community Care Hub is one step closer to reality after York Region Council announced a one-time, $5-million
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Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care
Oak Valley Health and Unity Health Toronto are creating a streamlined care pathway to provide patients with timely access to
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