February 12
York Central Hospital
Unveils New Inpatient Mental Health Unit!
Today, York Central Hospital
unveils a new and long awaited inpatient mental health unit dedicated to
providing the highest possible quality of care for people with mental health and
addiction issues in our community.
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the Media Release
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Februry 5
Ontario
Increases Dialysis Services in York Region
McGuinty Government
Approves New Satellite Dialysis Unit
Residents in York Region
living with chronic kidney disease will have better access to dialysis services
because of a new satellite unit in the Vaughan community.
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Release
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January 21
York Central Hospital Unveils New
Bistro
Today York Central Hospital unveiled a new and
exciting dining concept that offers out patients, visitors, staff, and
physicians and volunteers a much improved dining experience. The hospital’s
newest addition is the Central Bistro which offers made-to-order...
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December 30, 2008
Over the past year, York Central Hospital celebrated the opening of a number of long awaited facilities including the partial opening of our new and expanded Emergency Department, the opening of a new Breast Health Centre, and most recently a new and enhanced home for our Chronic Kidney Disease Program. As we look ahead to the New Year, there are many more exciting additions to come leading to the completion of Phase One by summer of 2009, including new state-of-the-art Critical Care, Mental Health, Medicine and Medical Imaging facilities.
The Chronic Kidney Disease Program moved into the North Wing in mid-November 2008. Pictured above, is a preview of the space before the move. This bright and spacious location will provide a more welcoming and private space for patients to receive education, on-going support as well as their dialysis treatments.
A view of the new North Wing from Trench Street
November 12
York Central Hospital Welcomes Addition of New Permanent Home
for the Chronic Kidney Disease Program
“Kidney disease affects many people and their families,” says Dr. Bharat Nathoo, Clinical Director of the Chronic Kidney Disease Program at York Central Hospital. “In later stage kidney disease, once a patient requires dialysis, they may come to the hospital or satellite facility three times a week for three to...
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November 7
Ontario Invests in Better Access at York Central Hospital
McGuinty Government Funds Plan For Acute Care Redevelopment
Ontario is investing $3.7 million to support the planning for a proposed second stage renewal project of the acute care redevelopment underway at the York Central Hospital, MPP Reza Moridi announced today on behalf of Health and Long-Term Care Minister David Caplan.
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October 22
YCH Welcomes Addition of New Breast Health Imaging Centre
According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women. One in nine Canadian women…
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November 7
Backgrounder - York Central Hospital: Redevelopment Progress Update
Phase One Progress To October 2008
With less than a year to go on the completion of Phase One of our major expansion and renovation project, York Central Hospital is entering a very exciting period that will soon result in a number of new patient care and support areas coming on-line.
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December 2007
York Central Hospital Redevelopment’s Successful Phase One Expansion Year
York Central Hospital has retrofitted and repatriated approximately 42,000 square feet, which represents approximately half of the scope within Phase One of our major expansion and renovation project slated for completion in spring 2009.
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Please join us for the Official Opening Celebration for the D Wing – Town of Richmond Hill on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in our newly completed Berwick Family Auditorium. The ceremony will feature local dignitaries, special guests and we will also honor the Town of Richmond Hill and a number of other major donors whose generosity have helped to fund this new wing. 
