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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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 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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April 30
HealthLink Spring 2009 issue now available
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April 27
Click here to visit the influenza A(H1N1) section
April 20
York Central Hospital Receives Outstanding Laboratory Accreditation Results!
According to the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, up to 85% of decisions about diagnosis and treatment of patients are based on laboratory test results.
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April 1
Hospital Service Accountability Agreement
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March 26
York Central Hospital Officially Opens New D Wing – Town of Richmond Hill!
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Earlier today, York Central Hospital unveiled its new D Wing – Town of Richmond Hill named in honor of the Town’s $10 million donation in support of enhanced patient care.
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March 18
York Central Hospital Family Celebrates Norooz!
Norooz in Persian means "New Day." This celebration of the New Year, brings hope, peace and prosperity to the world. Norooz transcends nationality, politics and religion...
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March 5
R.A.P.T. in Health for York Central Hospital!
York Central Hospital is poised to officially open its new Breast Health Centre in early April 2009. The Breast Health Centre is a 10 room, 2,000 square foot facility that includes...
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February 20
Seeing Steady Progress in Reducing ER Waiting Times
Despite the challenges of serving one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, York Central Hospital is proud of having one of the lowest wait times in the province in treating emergency patients with minor conditions.
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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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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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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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January 16
Launch of Interactive Community Information Sessions
Members of the public are invited to join us on Tuesday, January 20 as York Central Hospital presents Community Connection, the first in a series of interactive community information sessions. The purpose of the sessions is two fold; an open sharing of…
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January 12
Making the Community Connection
A new information series designed to help you stay informed on the news and happenings at your community hospital.
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