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Tailored care for a unique disease: Managing sickle cell disease

When it comes to caring for patients with sickle cell disease - there is no one-size-fits-all approach. William Osler Health System’s (Osler) paediatric sickle cell clinic provides specialized care and education to patients living with the disease and their families, from newborn through to adulthood.

We spoke with Amanda Wagner, Nurse Practitioner, to learn how this unique disease is treated and managed for patients, close to home.

What is sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease is an inherited...

Osler and MOLLI Surgical collaborate to revolutionize breast cancer surgeries

In an innovative new collaboration, William Osler Health System (Osler) and MOLLI Surgical are introducing the award-winning MOLLI® 2 System to revolutionize breast cancer surgery for patients in Brampton, North Etobicoke and surrounding communities. This partnership will enhance the care experience and surgical precision for breast cancer patients requiring the surgery as part of their treatment plan, as well as boost operational effectiveness.

MOLLI Surgical's technology is an innovative...

Working together for the future of health care in our community

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, President and Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University; Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System; and Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton

Dear community members,

When partners rally around a common vision, great things happen. We are pleased to share how several organizations are working together to transform health care in ways that will positively impact communities in the City of Brampton and surrounding areas for generations.

In September 2025...

Osler partners with Intellijoint Surgical to implement cutting-edge technology to benefits patients

William Osler Health System (Osler) has partnered with Intellijoint Surgical to bring Intellijoint HIP™ – an innovative made-in-Ontario technology used in total hip replacement surgery – to its community. For patients requiring hip replacement surgery, this means fewer complications and improved outcomes.

Intellijoint HIP™ is a surgeon-controlled, computer-assisted navigation system that provides surgeons with real-time, quantitative measurements for accurate, easy and fast alignment and...

Dr. Hussain’s five tips for eye health and cataracts prevention

Dr. Fatima Maryam Hussain, MBBCh FRCPC is a Geriatrician in the Senior's Health program at William Osler Health System (Osler). After achieving her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Hussain completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and her Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Manitoba, Canada.

As we age, our vision can change, with the effects ranging from mild irritation to serious eye conditions such as...