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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 D Wing - Town of Richmond Hill....
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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 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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The Honourable David Caplan, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
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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 A Wing - 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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