William Osler Health System

Happy #PharmacyAppreciationMonth! Our Pharmacy Team goes above and beyond, every day,ensuring the accurate preparation and dispensing of medications for patients across our hospital sites. How much do you know about hospital pharmacies? Learn more here: williamoslerhs.ca/en/news/three-…

Did you know March is #KidneyMonth? Osler’s Clinical Nurse Educator, Vanessa Godfrey, shares her tips to help support kidney health as you age: ow.ly/TyOh50YwhG2

March 12 is #WorldKidneyDay! Today our Renal Program marked the occasion with activities and information booths, educating staff and visitors on the function and importance of our kidneys, preventative interventions and how to live well with kidney disease. Special thanks all who joined us and to the Renal Program team for leading the celebrations. #KidneyHealthMonth

“I live just around the corner from Peel Memorial, so it’s always been part of my life. I was born here in 1997—delivered by Dr. Martino, who today leads Osler as President and CEO. Years later, I still remember being a kid with a sprained arm, walking through its doors and meeting Dr. Martino again. My dad’s story began here too: he was born at Peel Memorial. For 100 years, families like mine have turned to Peel Memorial in moments that matter most. This year, as we celebrate a century of care, I’m reminded that this place is more than a hospital—it’s the heart of Brampton, where compassion and care have passed from one generation to the next. Now we have the chance to be part of history and create the next 100-year legacy. The new Peel Memorial will become Brampton’s second hospital, with a 24/7 Emergency Department and new inpatient beds—an incredible step forward for our city. For me, this is personal. Now, as I prepare to welcome my first child, I want them to grow up with the same reassurance I’ve always had: that world-class care is right here in our community. Hospitals aren’t built by government alone. They’re built by communities—by people who believe in acting today to build a healthier tomorrow. People like you.” -Anisten Dunsmore, Proud Peel Memorial Patient Make 2X the impact! Every dollar you give right now will be DOUBLED. Together, we can create a lasting legacy for Brampton’s health care. Make your gift today: ow.ly/Kqh450YsWWj

Introducing…. Our 2025 Values Award winners! Each year, staff are celebrated and recognized at our annual Going Beyond Awards, including through a series of staff-nominated awards representing our Values. In the lead up to this year's event this spring, we're celebrating last year’s winners. 💗 COMPASSION: Chantal D’Souza, Occupational Therapist, Brampton Civic 🧡 INNOVATION: Centre for Complex Diabetes Team, Peel Memorial 🩵 EXCELLENCE: Manju Puthanveli, Mental Health Nurse, Brampton Civic 💙 RESPECT: Harshdeep Blasi, Mental Health Nurse, Brampton Civic 💛 COLLABORATION: Bobby Chadda, Anesthesia Assistant, Etobicoke General 💜 SERVICE: Stacy Prashad, Behavioural Interventionist, Brampton Civic

I am proud to share that @OslerHealth has achieved People-Centred Care Certification through @AccredCanIntl. People-centred care is how we deliver world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. Thank you to Osler’s teams championing care rooted in partnerships.

Yesterday, @OslerHealth opened our newly expanded Simulation Lab at Etobicoke General Hospital. This vital space supports our growing number of learners with realistic scenarios, strengthening teamwork and interprofessional skills.

On behalf of Osler and Osler Foundation, it is with immense sadness that we share the difficult news that Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, Osler Foundation, has passed away. Ken had a remarkable ability to connect with people at every level and took the time to truly listen, to learn and to recognize the meaningful contributions of others. He was an extraordinary advocate for health care in the communities we serve and brought heart and purpose to everything he did. In recognition of his impact on his country and community, Ken received many honours and awards including the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, Fundraiser of the Year from the Greater Toronto and Golden Horseshoe chapters of AFP, and a Paul Harris Fellow, to name just a few. His career is profiled in Peter Mansbridge’s book How Canada Works – The People Who Make Our Nation Thrive. Our heartfelt condolences are with Ken’s family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. As we grieve this tremendous loss, we will also honour the legacy he leaves behind. He will be greatly missed.

We're wrapping up a month of celebrations for #BlackHistoryMonth at Osler. ✨ Black History Month launch event ✨ African & Caribbean inspired meals at Brampton Civic's cafeteria ✨ Belonging in the Workplace webinar series ✨ Osler Research webinar on community-led innovation in health equity and chronic disease prevention featuring Augustina Ampofo, Manager of Research Ethics ✨ And more! Special thanks to our Inclusion and Belonging team and the Black Excellence Network for their efforts in supporting and inspiring an impactful Black History Month.

@Resistdugford Hi there, we're sorry to hear this and would like to be in touch directly to learn more about what happened and make things right. Please reach out at 416 494 2120 ext. 56565 or patient.experience@williamoslerhs.ca.

@OslerHealth @patientombuds that’s so lovely for Wei Song! What about when your endocrinologist requests an MRI for a complex matter involving the adrenals and pituitary gland and the radiologist at Etobicoke General Hospital overrides the requisition and REFUSES TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY MRI???

"She truly changed the course of my life." Thanks to the medical expertise and unwavering advocacy of Osler endocrinologist, Dr. Diana Jaskolka, Wei Song went from initial diagnosis to surgery for not one, but two complex conditions, in just four months. Read their story: williamoslerhs.ca/DMD-Jaskolka/

For Beatrice Kahenya, NP in Osler's Sickle Cell Disease Clinic, education and advocacy are essential in treating patients with Sickle Cell Disease, most of whom are of African descent. "Honestly, it has been one of the most humbling experiences of my career. I’ve worked with people from all backgrounds but working with this community has been especially meaningful. Getting to hear my patients’ stories and seeing their daily struggles has really opened my eyes. I can’t pretend to walk in my patients’ shoes, but I can relate to some of the challenges they face from a racial-cultural perspective." Read more: bit.ly/4rqzaSh #BlackHistoryMonth

Happy #ValentinesDay 💙 Bobby Chadda and Kevin Dalgliesh met as young respiratory therapists in 1998. Years later they reconvened their working relationship at Osler... this time as anaesthesia assistances AND husband and wife "We were the last two standing respiratory therapists at Wellesley Hospital in Toronto before it closed. We got married in 2002. A few years later, we learned about a new program at the Michener Institute to study to become anaesthesia assistants. Kevin was in the first cohort and I was in the second. In 2008, Kevin joined me at Osler, where we helped build and grow the Anaesthesia Assistant program at Osler. We recruited respiratory therapists and the team grew — many of these amazing colleagues are still with us today. When it comes to working together, we have opposite personalities and both bring different strengths. We call on one another and look at each other as a resource."

We're feeling the puppy love at Osler ahead of #ValentinesDay 🐶💘 Thank you to the wonderful St. John's Ambulance handlers and pups for sharing your time with us. And a special thank you also goes to our Healthy Workplace and Recreation Therapy teams - especially during #TherapeuticRecreationMonth - for creating these uplifting and engaging activities for staff across our sites!

@LandBack1983NVF Hi there, thanks for reaching out, and we're sorry to hear this happened. Would you mind sending us a DM so we can get your contact info and assist?

@OslerHealth Not quite sure what happened upon discharging me from EGH today but I did not get my discharge paperwork and I still have the pads from the heart test on me. Quite a different experience than what I had last month for a migraine (today it was a concussion)

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. “It's very empowering working as an all-women team, especially in oncology research, where collaboration, trust and diverse perspectives directly impact how we study and deliver complex cancer care. Working together has strengthened our ability to ask meaningful clinical questions and translate data into practice change." Meet the T-Cell Engager Therapy Research team, whose trailblazing research is focused on improving symptoms for patients who experience adverse effects during their treatment for hematologic malignancies and small-cell lung cancer. #WomenInScience

"Throughout my journey as a pre-med student and through medical school, one of the things that inspired me was the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life." February 9-13 is Resident Doctor Appreciation Week! Dr. Rodney Chan is a @TorontoMet Psychiatry Resident at Osler. Read his story: ow.ly/kNaN50YbT0Q

🔥 Announcing our headliner … AMRIT MAAN! 🔥   Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 13thAnnual Holi Gala – Festival of Colours 🎨✨ 📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026 📍 Pearson Convention Center   Experience a high-energy celebration of culture, cuisine, and colour—headlined by Indian singer, songwriter, and actor Amrit Maan 🎶💥   Beyond the celebration, your presence makes a difference. Proceeds from Holi Gala support Osler’s hospitals, including Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General, and Peel Memorial. This year, we’re working toward a $1 million fundraising goal to help expand Peel Memorial into Brampton’s second hospital, bringing more care closer to home.   Celebrate with purpose. Let’s make this our most impactful Holi Gala yet! Learn more at holigala.ca.

Last week, we celebrated the launch of #BlackHistoryMonth at Osler. Under the theme 'Building Inclusion Through Access, Belonging and Collaboration', we welcomed participants, both in-person and online to come together, reflect and engage in conversations centered on inclusion, equity and community. We heard from Racquel Bremmer, Clinical Director of the Black Health and Social Services Hub, Osler nurse practitioner Beatrice Kahenya. And a very special thanks to our Keynote Speaker Ingrid Palmer, Principal IDEAL Advocate, for sharing her personal experiences and inspiring work with our Osler community.

“There are so many conditions that people can use our help with, so I feel every day is rewarding, and that is truly why I went into medicine.” Meet Dr. Diana Jaskolka, Endocrinologist, and her patient Wei Song: williamoslerhs.ca/DMD-Jaskolka/ #DocsMakingaDifference