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“In The News,” has highlights of coverage that York Central Hospital receives in the local, national and global new media.
August 8, 2009
York Central preparing for H1N1 escalation
yorkregion.com
York Central Hospital is on high alert to combat the H1N1 virus, should there be a severe outbreak this fall, say staff. More
August 4, 2009
New intensive care unit means better patient care
Hospital News
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. More
June 10, 2009
Ontario Minister of Health Helps York Central Hospital to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Phase One of Redevelopment
First Local on Rogers TV, Cable 10 & 63 York Region
First story of June 10 First Local news broadcast. More
June 2009
McHappy Day in Richmond Hill
SNAP
Last month, McDonald's had a very special day in Richmond Hill and across the country as they celebrated their 16th McHappy Day. The day brought together employees...More
June 2009
Share the Spirit of Care 5k Run/Walk
SNAP
Last month the 2009 Share the Spirit of Care Run/Walk was held at Richmond Greens which featured a 5k Run/Walk and a 1k Scamper for children with an estimated...More
June 2009
R.A.P.T. in Health for York Central Hospital
SNAP
On March 5th The Inaugural R.A.P.T. (Rise Above Powerful Together) in Health Luncheon was held at the world-renowned Eagles Nest Golf Club. Members from the York ...More
May 28, 2009
Province commits nearly $1.5 million to York Central ER
Richmond Hill Liberal, by Adam Mc Lean
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...More
May 24, 2009
Spotlight focuses on York Central nurses
Richmond Hill Liberal, by Adam Mc Lean
York Central Hospital has been selected as a best practice spotlight organization candidate by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. The selection means...More
May 17, 2009
Transplant sales helps hospital
Richmond Hill Liberal
An annual "transPLANT" horticulture sale will raise money for York Central
Hospital. Members of the Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox branch of the Volunteer Association...More
May 6, 2009
Swine Flu reaches York Region
Vaughan Weekly, by Michael McClymont
Swine Flu, the potentially deadly flu pandemic that has infected over 500 citizens in Mexico, has reached the GTA. As of this past Tuesday morning, over 140 cases had been...More
May 5, 2009
Changing a hospital’s culture to increase organizational capacity
Hospital News, May 2009 issue
By Jo-anne Marr, Interim CEO of York Central Hospital
Over the years there have been many quality improvement techniques that have made the rounds in health care – each promising to deliver results that have previously... More
April 9, 2009
Organ and Tissue Awareness Week, April 19-25
First Local on Rogers TV, Cable 10 & 63 York Region
Judy Cooper, Patient Safety and Ethics Coordinator at York Central Hospital highlights the hospital’s new ICU and discusses the value of organ and tissue donation. More
Apr 8, 2009
York Central Hospital achieves provincial wait time target
Average wait for patient with minor or uncomplicated conditions is four hours
Central LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) Website, Jason Thompson
York Central Hospital has announced that despite the challenges associated with serving one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, its emergency room wait times...More
April 5, 2009
Nurses unhappy about provincial budget, but York Central reps pleased
The Liberal Newspaper, by Adam Mc Lean
In the wake of the 2009 provincial budget released March 26, healthcare issues...More
April 2, 2009
D Wing - Town of Richmond Hill unveiled at York Central Hospital
Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal, by Adam Mc Lean, Published on Apr 02, 2009
York Central Hospital is often the focus of great passion and pride in Richmond Hill. More
March 2009
Central Bistro Grand Opening
SNAP
York Central Hospital officially opened a new and exciting dining concept recently...More
March 30, 2009
Hospital last to call for total smoke ban
Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal, by L.H. Tiffany Hsieh, , Published on Mar 30, 2009
Smoking is becoming a thing of the past for two of the three hospitals in York Region...More
March 19, 2009
Hospital Family Celebrates Norooz!
Salem Today Weekly, E8
Norooz in Persian means "New Day". This celebration of the New Year, brings...More
March 15, 2009
York Central welcomes World Kidney Day
Richmond Hill Liberal, 09:00 AM, by Adam Mc Lean
Thursday, March 12 was World Kidney Day and at York Central Hospital it was a day...More
March 1, 2009
New website releases ER wait time figures
Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal, by Adam Mc Lean, Published on Mar 01, 2009
Wait times. The issue plagues hospitals throughout York Region and the Central...More
February 2009
Eid Ul Adha Dinner Donates $9,000 to York Central Hospital Foundation
SNAP
The Eid ul Adha dinner (celebrated after the Hajj Pilgrimage) was held on Saturday...More
February 11, 2009
New dialysis facility to open by end of year
Vaughan Weekly, Front page
When fully operational, the new facility should treat 200 patients and provide 30,000...More
Feb 25, 2009
York Central Hospital reveals in-patient mental health unit
New unit to provide highest possible quality of care for mental health and addictions
Central LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) Website, Jason Thompson
With the unveiling of its new and long-awaited inpatient mental health unit, York Central Hospital says it is equipped to provide the highest possible quality of care for... More
February 26, 2009
Clocking your ER wait
Province launches website to track ER wait times; York Central above average in serious patients' waits
Vaughan Today, by Philip Alves, Posted: 2009-02-26
York Central Hospital ER patients with serious conditions are waiting longer to be... More
February 17, 2009
York Central opens new Mental Health Unit
King/Vaughan Weekly
Last Thursday, York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill celebrated the grand opening...More
February 17, 2009
New Inpatient Mental Health Wing
First Local on Rogers TV, Cable 10 & 63 York Region
The story is 2:42 into the show. More
Feb 13, 2009
Dialysis services closer to home for residents in York Region
New satellite location in Vaughan expected to open later this year
Central LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) Website, Jason Thompson
The government of Ontario is making dialysis available closer to home for residents in York Region by investing more than $8 million for 24 dialysis machines in Vaughan. More
February 11, 2009
Chronic Kidney Disease Program finds permanent home at York Central Hospital
Program manager Barbara Gray says new location demonstrates commitment to patients
Central LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) Website, Jason Thompson
The Chronic Kidney Disease Program has found a permanent home at York Central Hospital and is providing a welcoming environment for patients who are...More
January 16, 2009
COHPA project to save three hospitals $1.8 million annually
Purchasing project to save hospitals money running on schedule
Central LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) Website, Deron Hamel
Three hospitals within the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) will save an estimated $1.8 million annually through their participation in the Central Ontario...More
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