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December 23, 2010
York Central names trustee boss
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December 17, 2010
York Central benefits from donation
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December 16, 2010
York Central gets new equipment
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November 23, 2010
$12M for York Central
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October 2, 2010
Tomorrow's health care
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October 2, 2010
New surgical technique saves kidney
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October 2, 2010
Volunteers integral to York Central's dialysis units
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October 2, 2010
Wireless access boon for patients and families
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October 2, 2010
New facility under construction for hospital's busy NICU
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October 2, 2010
Program helps delay dialysis for kidney disease patients
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September 28, 2010
Volunteers Make the Difference in York Central's Dialysis Units
The interesting thing about volunteers is each one has their own story, their own reason for spending their free time helping others. It may be because of a personal connection, the desire to get into a routine or perhaps to fill the space of something missing from their life.
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June 26, 2010
Students Honoured for Volunteer Service
Five Student Achievement Awards with a value of $500 each are presented annually to outstanding student volunteers at York Central Hospital.
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June 26, 2010
Solo cancer doctor now has help and brand new chemo unit
Some days are better than others for Dr. Matilda Ng.
She has 25 years as an oncologist at York Central Hospital, working long and arduous hours, knowing that she won't be able to save all of her patients.
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June 26, 2010
In memory of James, tourney raises funds and awareness
On June 30, James Peek would have turned 28 years old. James likely would have spent his birthday golfing with his brothers, his father and close friends. In a way, he still does. He has missed his last 10 birthdays. At age 17, the then Grade 12 student at Alexander Mackenzie High School committed suicide on Nov. 16. 1999. The teenager fell victim to a silent battle with mental illness.
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June 26, 2010
Aurora Woman and Father Face Cancer Together
Christine Barber of Aurora, 48, calls cancer a gift wrapped in barbed wire. “People step up to support you,” she says. Now recovered from breast cancer, she’s forever grateful to her family and friends, and the staff at York Central Hospital that treated her: “They’ll always hold a special place in my heart.”
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June 26, 2010
Celebrating Doctors' Day at York Central Hospital
On Friday, June 18, 2010, York Central Hospital celebrated its second annual Doctors’ Appreciation Day. Last year, the hospital was the first in Canada to observe a dedicated day to honour their doctors and the role they have in providing expert and compassionate care.
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June 26, 2010
York Central Hospital Announces New Board Leadership
York Central Hospital’s Board of Trustees recently announced 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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April 4, 2010
Hospital president rises to challenges during 'exciting times'
A year ago this month, Jo-anne Marr took on the challenge of steering York Central Hospital through some troubled waters. She became acting president and CEO of the hospital during a recession, with limited or reduced provincial funding, in the middle of a massive re-construction project and on the heels of negative headlines involving her predecessor.
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April 4, 2010
Hospital’s New Board to Guide Expansion of Health Services in Southwest York Region
York Central Hospital recently announced 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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April 4, 2010
Surgeon can't cut Haiti from his thoughts
Armed locals roamed the streets and alleyways, protecting their remaining possessions, searching for new supplies, exercising vigilante justice.
Performing surgery after surgery without proper anesthesia and X-rays, the sensation of a warm shower now only a distant memory, no electricity, no running water, little to no sleep for days in the stifling heat.
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April 4, 2010
Fun runs making Strides for Stroke care
In four weeks, runners, walkers and joggers will take to the pavement to do their part to help victims of stroke and keep fit themselves. The Strides for Stroke 5k run/walk will take place Saturday, May 1, at Richmond Green and raise much needed funds for a stroke centre.
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April 4, 2010
Giving goes both ways in hospital volunteer program
Kathleen Wong leaves York Central Hospital every Wednesday afternoon, her heart overflowing with gratitude.
"This is so precious," she tells herself, walking out the doors and into the fresh air. "I'm so lucky just to be able to do this!"
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April 4, 2010
Doctor and specialists expand services for high-risk pregnancies
From as early as he can remember, Dr. Yoseph Barrett set his sights on becoming an obstetrician and gynaecologist. It's not the typical dream of a young boy, but that's what his father did. He recalls tagging along on rides to the hospital at age five or six, when his father would make his rounds.
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April 4, 2010
Outreach nursing teams make a difference for seniors
When advance practice nurse Michelle Cleland visited a local senior, Mrs. Smith (not her real name), she was suffering and in obvious pain and emotional distress. Mrs. Smith and her family were dreading another visit to the emergency department when an assessment by Ms Cleland, with some valuable insights from her family, was able to prevent an unnecessary trip to the hospital.
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April 4, 2010
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 18-24
Our theme this year is Building Community Together
York Central Hospital is honoured to have more than 1000 volunteers working for their community at our facilities. This week is dedicated to saying ‘thank you’ for the over 80 000 hours of service contributed in 2009/10 for the benefit of our patients, families and hospital community.
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November 27, 2009
The Maple Leafs are very near to Joe Ranieri’s heart. Too near, actually
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November 15, 2009
The Toronto Star - At local hospitals, nurses' time has come
In this article, Jo-anne Marr, the Hospital’s Acting President and CEO is profiled as one of six GTA Hospital CEOs who are nurses and former nurses. With their skills and knowledge of the health care system, they have become extremely capable leaders of major hospital corporations.
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November 13, 2009
MPP Greg Sorbara issues press release announcing additional NICU beds for York Central Hospital
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November 2009
SNAP Richmond Hill - Fire Prevention Week at YCH
Fire Prevention Week activities at YCH profiled in this brief article in local SNAP newspaper.
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November 2, 2009
Women knit tangible offerings of love
If you asked the Mitzvah Knitters, they would probably say they like the second definition best. Sure, they’ve created some gorgeous scarves and blankets over the years.
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November 2009, Hospital News
Patient safety measure identifies potentially life threatening heart conditions in newborns
York Central Hospital is committed to patient safety. With its many routine tests and safety procedures, the hospital prides itself in providing the best and safest care possible to patients and families. Among the many safety measures that the hospital routinely takes, is pulse oximetry for all newborns alerting hospital staff and physicians to potentially life threatening heart conditions prior to discharge home.
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October 27, 2009
Gala raises $700K for new Vaughan hospital
An Evening of Jazz was an evening of success for the Vaughan Health Care Foundation.
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October 21, 2009
Vaughan hospital earns $7-million boost
Since announcing their collaboration the week before, the Vaughan Health Campus of Care (VHCC) and York Central Hospital got a $7-million boost last Friday to go ahead with the next stage of hospital development.
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October 19, 2009
Merger, money good for Vaughan hospital, mayor says
Since announcing their collaboration last week, the Vaughan Health Campus of Care (VHCC) and York Central Hospital got a $7-million boost to go ahead with the next stage of hospital development.
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October 16, 2009
Funding Announced for New and Expanded Hospital Services in Southwest York Region!
(From left to right) Vaughan Health Campus of Care Chair Michael DeGasperis, Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi, Acting York Central Hospital President and CEO Jo-anne Marr, Vaughan MPP Greg Sorbara and York Central Hospital Board Chair Warren Collier are all smiles following the announcement of $7 million in funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the planning of new and expanded hospital services and facilities in Vaughan and Richmond Hill.
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 11, 2009
Richmond Hill and Vaughan to combine health care efforts
York Central Hospital now has a wing man in the battle to expand and improve health care services to residents of Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
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October 9, 2009
Hospital levy share deal close
York Region is close to finalizing a deal for how to share up to $350 million in property taxes with local hospitals.
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October 8, 2009
Wait times at YCH among lowest in province, study reveals
Emergency room wait times. The issue plagues hospitals throughout York Region and the Central LHIN and York Central Hospital is no different.
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September 27, 2009
Mackenzie student saves a life during lunch
Though he likely saved the life of a young woman at York Central Hospital, 14-year-old Jakobi Samuel doesn't consider himself a hero.
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August 2009
New intensive care unit means better patient care
York Central Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has moved up. literally. The hospital’s spacious new ICU is housed on the top floor of the hospital’s new D Wing - Town of Richmond Hill.
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August 2009
Grand Opening for the Ruth & Stewart Coxford & Family Chemotherapy and Medical Day Unit
York Central Hospital recently recognized the outstanding contribution of the Coxford Family and other donors such as RBC Foundation, Scotiabank Latin Fire Casino Gala and the Nelson Family to the hospital’s soon-to-be-opened Chemotherapy and Medical Day Units.
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August 2009
Doctors’ Day
On June 12, York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill, Ontario celebrated the contributions of its 358 physicians by organizing and instituting an official Doctors’ Appreciation Day.
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August 2009
Big Bike for Stroke!
York Central Hospital supporters recently rode together as part of a nationwide initiative to raise money for Heart & Stroke research & awareness.
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August 6, 2009
York Central preparing for H1N1 escalation
York Central Hospital is on high alert to combat the H1N1 virus, should there be a severe outbreak this fall, say staff.
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July 2009
$93.2 million Redevelopment Project
York Central Hospital celebrated the official grand opening of Phase One of its $93.2 million Redevelopment Project last month.
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July 12, 2009
Family provides foundation to new chemo unit
York Central Hospital is like a home away from home for Ruth and Stewart Coxford.
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July 2, 2009
Survivors shed stroke myths and issue warnings
Hana Ascano is 22 years old, loves to dance, works part-time at a GAP store, is a political science major at the University of Toronto and she is a stroke survivor.
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May 28, 2009
Province commits nearly $1.5 million to York Central ER
Reducing emergency room wait times are one of the challenges all hospitals face on a daily basis. The provincial government will offer nearly $1.5 in funding to York Central Hospital in this effort.
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May 24, 2009
Spotlight focuses on York Central nurses
York Central Hospital has been selected as a best practice spotlight organization candidate by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
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