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Osler’s Urgent Care Centre at Peel Memorial now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2022 11:40 AM
William Osler Health System (Osler) is pleased to announce that its Urgent Care Centre at Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (Peel Memorial) has transitioned to 24 hours a day, seven days a week operations. This transition will provide much-needed increased access to quality, urgent health care for the community.
“The Urgent Care Centre at Peel Memorial is one of the many important health care services that our community relies on,” said Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO,...
Osler’s High Risk Lung Cancer Screening Program: What you should know
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 02:50 PM
Lung cancer screening for those with a high risk of lung cancer is incredibly important. When compared to patients seeking care once they have symptoms, screening can help detect disease early, when it is in earlier stages and still curable through surgery.
Osler has one of the first and most well-established lung cancer screening programs in the country. We spoke with Humeera, Project Management and Quality Consultant, Diagnostics Imaging and Laboratory Medicine; and Ahiela, Project Coordinator,...
Language matters: Changing the way we speak about addictions
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022 11:27 AM
The language we use when speaking about addictions can further stigmatize individuals who use drugs and alcohol. It can even be a barrier to people seeking help.
We spoke to our Mental Health and Addictions team about the ways we can all learn and adapt how we understand and speak about addictions.
Education is keyUnderstanding addiction is the first step in learning how to properly speak about substance use, and how to respectfully communicate with those who use.
Speak with a qualified addictions...
Osler's November 2022 Telephone Town Hall
Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 12:12 PM
On Thursday, November 17, Osler held a telephone town hall that included the latest updates on the transformation of Peel Memorial and information on where to go for care this fall and into the holiday season. Listeners had the opportunity to ask questions and hear from hospital leaders including: Dr. Frank Martino, Osler’s President and CEO; Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer; Ann Ford, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Services; Mary Jane McNally, Chief Patient Experience Officer;...
A “behind the scenes” clean: Our Medical Device Reprocessing Team
Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 09:30 AM
Ever wonder how medical tools and devices are sanitized and prepped for procedures?
The Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) is where the sanitizing magic happens. This efficient team are responsible for sanitizing medical instruments from across Osler’s hospitals and prepping them for their next use in safe patient care.
Lalieta, is the lead hand at Etobicoke General Hospital, and has been a part of the MDRD for many years. She tells us about her unique role and its impact on patient care...
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