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Dr. Chopra’s five tips for breast cancer awareness and prevention
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:28 PM
Dr. Priya Chopra, MD, FRCSC, is a general surgeon at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Brampton Civic Hospital. Upon completing her Medical Degree at Western University, Dr. Chopra completed her general surgery residency at the University of Ottawa, along with paediatric surgical training at the University of Montreal.
Canadian cancer statistics1 show that one in eight Canadian women will be diagnosed or develop breast cancer in their lifetime, as well as almost 300 men each year.2 Here are...
Meet our 2023 Summer Student Research Program students
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2023 10:54 AM
Each summer, post-secondary students from across Ontario join forces with Osler physician and staff supervisors to undertake research projects that help advance patient care. In August 2023, 21 students and their research supervisors presented their work at the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) poster presentation.
Our SSRP gives students the opportunity to learn new research methods, gain experience and work alongside hospital researchers in clinical and non-clinical areas. We spoke to a...
September as the ‘Other January’?
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 09:00 AM
For some, September feels more like the start of a new year than January. Kiki Ferrari, Osler's Chief Operating Officer, is definitely one of those people. She’s even been known to wish her colleagues a happy new year at the start of those first few September meetings.
We dug a little deeper into why she feels like September is the ‘Other January’ and how this mindset influences her approach to work, especially as Osler moves forward with transformational initiatives and prepares for what is...
Alexandre's inspiring cardiology journey: Nurturing hearts, one patient at a time
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 09:00 AM
Imagine a career where your passion for health care meets a team that feels like family. Meet Alexandre De Campos a registered nurse, who has been with Osler’s Cardiology Unit since 2009.
A decade of dedicationFor over a decade, Alexandre has dedicated himself to the cardiovascular and stroke program at Osler, becoming an integral part of the team at Etobicoke General Hospital. Through the years, he’s seen Osler's commitment to growth, experiencing incredible opportunities for his own...
Quality lives here: A glimpse into the role of our Environmental Services teams
Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 02:44 PM
Osler’s Environmental Services teams play an often behind-the-scenes but vital role in patient care. The teams work hard across Osler’s hospitals and other sites to ensure our patients move throughout our facilities safely, and ensure patient rooms, treatment areas and public spaces are cleaned and well maintained.
We spoke with Elisabete Kremer, Quality Management Coordinator, to learn more about her role in maintaining the highest safety and cleanliness standards for our Osler family.
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