YCH Foundation & MIS Featured on Rogers Television

Last month, York Central Hospital Foundation had the privilege of collaborating with Rogers Television York Region to produce a segment for Community Connection on Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).

The segment features MIS Surgeon Dr. Rohan Shahani, York Central Hospital Foundation President & CEO Bill Leacy and John Jenah, President of the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation. The Paul B. Helliwell Foundation was the lead donor in both of York Central Hospital’s MIS Suites.

Click here to view this educational segment.

Thank you to Rogers Television for allowing us the opportunity to showcase some of York Central's services to our community and recognize our incredible donors!

To find out how you can help support health care in our community, please email foundation@yorkcentral.on.ca or call 905-883-2032.

ROBERT PILON, YCH PHYSICIANS TO SING AT HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER

Richmond Hill, ON – The voice of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera, Robert Pilon, will be the lead performer in York Central Hospital Foundation's Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon and Friends. The inaugural event is being held tonight at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts beginning at 8 p.m. read more

KEN SHAW TO EMCEE SOLD-OUT GALA

Richmond Hill, ON – York Central Hospital Foundation's 24th annual gala is being emceed by Ken Shaw, one of Canada's most recognized news anchors. More than 1,000 guests and volunteers are expected to attend the sold-out Moonlight & Magic themed event tonight. read more

Biennial Event Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Richmond Hill, ON– York Central Hospital Foundation's second r.a.p.t. in health luncheon event raised $150,000 exceeding its original fundraising goal. "The event completely exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with the results," said Margo Sage-Arnold, Manager, Special Events at the foundation. "Our first luncheon in 2009 raised $50,000, and we were hoping to double it with this event, so we're incredibly pleased." read more

Enbridge Gas Distribution Presents $120,000 to York Central Hospital

Richmond Hill, ON, May 12, 2010 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has renewed its long-time support of York Central Hospital with a $120,000 contribution over the next four years. “For more than a decade Enbridge has been generously supporting York Central Hospital to help improve health care for residents living in Southwest York Region. Not only has it provided important philanthropic dollars Enbridge employees have played key volunteer roles in helping the foundation fulfill its mission. We value their partnership and commitment to the community and health care excellence,” said Nicholas Voudouris, M.D., Chair, York Central Hospital Foundation.    read more
(PHOTO:  Glenn Beaumont, Vice President, Enbridge Gas Distribution (right) presents a $120,000 cheque to Nicholas Voudouris, M.D., Chair York Central Hospital Foundation (centre) and Mayor Dave Barrow, Town of Richmond Hill (left) to help improve health care in Southwest York Region. The cheque represents a four-year commitment from Enbridge.)

Grocery Stores Give Back to Community Hospital

Joe Greco, owner/operator Concord Food Centre and Oak Ridges Food Market, has changed lives with his recent financial sponsorship of medical rehab equipment at York Central Hospital.  “Patients recovering from hip and knee replacement surgeries and traumas such as car accidents will benefit from improved rehabilitation facilities,” said Bill Leacy, President and CEO, York Central Hospital Foundation.     read more