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2026 New Year’s baby arrives at Etobicoke General Hospital

The team at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Etobicoke General Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2026, born early this morning at 12:28 a.m. Mom, Manveer Sidhu and Dad, Dharminder Singh Swagh of Brampton, welcomed a baby boy weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families welcoming new babies at this special time.

A special thanks to Osler’s gift shop, operated by William Osler Health...

2026 New Year’s baby arrives at Brampton Civic Hospital

William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Brampton Civic Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2026, born early this morning at 00:00 a.m. Mom, Jasveer Kaur and Dad, Jaswinder Singh Dhaliwal of Brampton, welcomed a baby boy weighing 6 pounds, 12.82 ounces.

Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families who are welcoming new babies at this special time.
 
A special thanks to Osler’s gift shop, operated by William Osler Health...

Happy Holidays from Osler and Osler Foundation

As we enter the holiday season, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many people who support William Osler Health System (Osler) in living our Vision of 'world-class health care inspired by our people and communities'.

Working together, Osler team members, donors, patients and families, along with the support of government, health care, academic and community partners, are building a strong, sustainable future for health care in our region, where people-centred care is at the heart of...

Provincial awards recognize Osler initiatives that enhance people-centred care and team well-being

William Osler Health System’s (Osler) reputation as a health system leader and innovator received further validation at the recent Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards when two Osler teams were honoured for their work in improving the health system.

Osler’s Healthy Workplace team received the Improved Care Team Well-being Award, which recognizes programs that safeguard and promote the health, morale and well-being of the health care workforce. Our evidence-based Healthy Workplace...

Financial hardship, chronic kidney disease, and the case for policy action in Canada

Canada’s universal health care system is often held up as a safeguard against financial hardship caused by illness. Yet for many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), financial strain is a defining feature of their care journey. In the recently published article, Financial hardship amongst patients living with chronic kidney disease in Canada, a persistent, and largely invisible problem is highlighted: non-medical costs and income loss associated with CKD can profoundly shape health...