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Dedicated team of RNs support oncology patient through breast cancer journey

It all started with a routine examination.

On September 29, 2021, the patient went to Etobicoke General Hospital for her yearly mammogram. “I went in for what I thought was a precautionary exam. I had no pain, no symptoms that suggested I should be concerned. Unfortunately, during my mammogram, my registered technologist, Angela, noticed some redness on my breast. She said my next step would be an ultrasound, and asked if I could stay a bit longer to have it done that afternoon. Not yet grasping...

Premier Ford announces investments in Peel Memorial and expanded cancer care services in Brampton

Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, President of the Treasury Board and MPP Brampton South; Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Hon. Christine Elliott; and Amarjot Sandhu, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure and MPP Brampton West; joined (left to right) by Charmaine Williams, Brampton City Councillor; Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer, William Osler Health System; Pat Fortini, Deputy Mayor, City of Brampton; Martin Medeiros, Deputy Mayor, City...

Osler thanks Brampton City Council for significant support of hospital infrastructure

William Osler Health System (Osler) is deeply grateful to Brampton City Council for passing yesterday’s motion in favour of increasing the City of Brampton’s financial contribution to Osler redevelopment projects in Brampton – for a total of $125M. This includes the $62.5M commitment made by Council in late 2021.

Pending ratification next week, this unprecedented support from Brampton City Council represents another exciting milestone in the transformation of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health...

Joshua builds connections with his hemodialysis patients

For the last two years, Joshua has worked at Brampton Civic Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Hemodialysis Clinic. There, he and his team provide ongoing monitoring, treatment and support for kidney care patients across Peel Region.

Joshua joined Osler as a new graduate at an interesting time – the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – in April 2020. “Starting a new job is always challenging, but it was particularly difficult at that time. I was trying to get a feel for my new environment...

Osler ‘rising stars’ receive Intrepid Leader award from the Brampton Board of Trade

William Osler Health System (Osler) is pleased to share that two physicians and a staff member are among this year’s recipients of Brampton Board of Trade’s prestigious Intrepid Leader award. The award is presented to individuals in the Brampton community who have been recognized by their colleagues and the Brampton Board of Trade as bold, brave and courageous leaders in their field.

On March 23, Osler’s Dr. Lillia Fung, Andreea Popescu and Dr. Jobin Varughese were recognized at a Brampton Board...