June 24, 2010
York Central Hospital Announces New Board Leadership
Richmond Hill, ON –York Central Hospital’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the election of Tony Genco as the new Chair and Dina Palozzi as the Vice Chair of the Board of York Central Hospital. Both of the newly elected leaders bring extensive professional and volunteer expertise and experience that will help guide the organization to realizing its vision of being the finest community hospital in Canada.
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May 10, 2010
York Central Hospital Celebrates the Dedication and Commitment of its Nurses
Richmond Hill, ON – This week, York Central Hospital is proud to celebrate National Nursing Week in tribute to our nurses and the vital role that they play in caring for patients and helping us create the best possible patient care experience. Our hospital is extremely fortunate to have a strong and vibrant workforce of over 1,000 nurses, whose unwavering commitment improves the health and quality of life of our patients.
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April 26, 2010
York Central Hospital and its Volunteers are Building Community Together
Richmond Hill, ON – As we reflect on National Volunteer Appreciation Week, York Central Hospital would like to extend its thanks to all of our volunteers, without whom we could not deliver the same level of care or services. With our volunteer team comprised of over 1,000 individuals, York Central Hospital is pleased to acknowledge the dedicated men, women and students who have offered their incredible support to our staff, physicians, patients and visitors.
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April 23, 2010
York Central Hospital Encourages Organ and Tissue Donor Registration to Help Save Lives
Richmond Hill, ON – York Central Hospital would like to remind all residents of York Region they have an opportunity to register as an organ and tissue donor and help save lives. There are 1,600 people on the waiting list for life saving organ and tissue transplants in Ontario and only 17 per cent of Ontarians with health cards are registered as donors.
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March 30, 2010
New Board to Guide Future Expansion of Health Services
in Southwest York Region
Richmond Hill, ON – York Central Hospital is pleased to announce the restructuring of its Board of Trustees as an important first step in creating a new vision for health care in Southwest York Region. That vision promises an expanded health care system with hospital sites in both Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
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Despite the major expansion of our hospital, wait times for emergency and other services at York Central Hospital will likely increase in the coming months. We’d like to tell you why...More
January 19
York Central Hospital Hosts Health Care Delegation from Shandong Province in China
York Central Hospital was pleased to host a delegation of representatives from Shandong Province in China who learned more about hospital facilities and services in Canada with a presentation at and about our Hospital
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November 4
Reza Moridi Recognizes Former Chair of YCH in the Legislature
Former York Central Hospital Board Chair David Bannister honoured for his years of service.
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October 16
Funding Announced for New and Expanded Hospital Services in Southwest York Region!
York Central Hospital (YCH) and the Vaughan Health Campus of Care (VHCC) congratulate the province on their announcement of $7,000,000 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to assist the restructured board of York Central Hospital in developing a full proposal stage submission for a two-site model for hospital services.
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October 7
York Central Hospital and the Vaughan Health Campus of Care Collaborate to Bring Expanded Hospital Services to Southwest York Region
Today, the Boards of York Central Hospital (YCH) and Vaughan Health Campus of Care (VHCC) are pleased to announce that they have taken a significant step forward in their quest to bring much needed additional hospital facilities and services to meet the healthcare needs of the people of Southwest York Region.
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October 2
York Central Hospital Celebrates Fire Prevention Week!
Do you know what to do in the event of a fire? At York Central Hospital patient safety is among the top concerns for our hospital team...
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September 30
York Central Hospital’s Emergency Department Wait Times among Best in Province
York Central Hospital is proud of the hard work and dedication that our staff and physicians offer to our patients every day, ensuring the best possible care is received in as timely a fashion as possible...
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September 23
York Central Hospital Officially Opens New Metrus Development Medical Imaging Department!
Today, York Central Hospital celebrates the official grand opening of the hospital’s new Metrus Development Inc. Medical Imaging Department, located in the recently completed Town of Richmond Hill Wing....
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June 25
York Central Hospital’s District Stroke Centre Celebrates Stroke Awareness Day
Do you know the five warning signs of stroke? The five warning signs according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada are: Weakness - Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary...
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June 24
Trillium Gift of Life Network Honours York Central Hospital's Clinical Medical Director, ICU, Dr. Hy Dwosh
Campaign acknowledges the remarkable work healthcare professionals do to increase organ and tissue donation in Ontario Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is honouring health care professionals for their ongoing efforts to increase organ and tissue donation...
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June 19
Strokes could happen to anyone at any age. Know the warning signs!
York Central Hospital is the District Stroke Centre for York Region. This means that if a patient is identified as potentially having a stroke anywhere in York Region, they are brought immediately to York Central Hospital to be treated with our expert care...
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June 11
Friday, June 12 is York Central Hospital Doctors' Appreciation Day
Please join us as we celebrate the contributions and dedication of York Central Hospitals’ 358 physicians. Various events are being held throughout the day to honour...
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| June 10 Ontario Health and Long-Term Care Minister Helps York Central Hospital to Celebrate Grand Opening of Phase One of its Redevelopment Project! |
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 Click photo to enlarge The ribbon-cutting at the Grand Opening Celebration of Phase One featuring (l to r) Nancy Coxford, Chair, York Central Hospital Foundation; Helena Jaczek, MPP, Oak Ridges-Markham; Reza Moridi, MPP, Richmond Hill; The Honourable David Caplan, Ontario Minister of Health; David Bannister, Chair, York Central Hospital Board of Trustees; and Jo-anne Marr, Acting President & CEO, York Central Hospital. |
York Central Hospital celebrated the official grand opening of Phase One of its $93.2 million Redevelopment Project. This culmination of years of planning and construction has added 148,230 sq. ft. of additional space... |
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June 8
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to Help York Central Hospital Celebrate Grand Opening of Phase One of Major Expansion Project
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June 3
YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL AND MD HEALTH MEDICAL RESEARCH INC. SIGN RESEARCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
York Central Hospital and MD Health Medical Research Inc. are pleased to announce an agreement to promote and support research services at the hospital.
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May 22
Reducing ER Wait Times in Richmond Hill
McGuinty Government Invests in Strategy to Improve ER Efficiency
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Photo (l to r): Dr. Paul Perlon, Deputy Chief, Emergency Department; Dr. Indy Ghosh, Chief and Clinical Director, Emergency Department; Jessica Coulis, RN; Mary Neill Director, Emergency Medicine Program; Reza Moridi, MPP for Richmond Hill; Kim Baker, Acting CEO, Central LHIN and Jo-anne Marr, Acting President and CEO, York Central Hospital.
Residents of Richmond Hill will benefit from roughly $2 million in funding to help York Central Hospital reduce emergency room (ER) wait times.
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Emergency Medicine Program Backgrounder
May 20
Nominees for the Toronto Star Nightingale Award
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May 12
Candidacy for RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization Designation
Did you know that York Central Hospital employs 942 Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses? As part of National Nursing Week events, the hospital formally announced it’s candidacy...
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May 12
Community Connection
Join us for the second Community Connection event on May 13 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Atrium of the Centre for Continuing Care and Rehabilitation to learn more about:
• Completion of Phase 1 Construction
• Recent Awards and Achievements
• Infl uenza A (H1N1) Preparedness
• Phase Two Community Consultation
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May 8
York Central celebrates National Nursing Week
Take Your MPP to Work Day - A guided tour of the hospital - on Monday, May 11
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Reza Moridi, MPP, Richmond Hill and Sue Mainella, RN, York Central Hospital
Dr. Moridi tours YCH, find out more about Take Your MPP to Work Day!
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May 7
York Central Hospital Appoints Jo-anne Marr as Acting President & CEO
The Board of Trustees of York Central Hospital has confirmed it has appointed veteran senior administrator Jo-anne Marr as Acting President and CEO, effective immediately.
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May 1
York Central Hospital Identifies Areas for Improvement
Beginning on April 30, 2009, all hospitals in Ontario are now required to publicly share
information related to a variety of illnesses, infections and hand hygiene procedures.
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