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Osler and Bayshore partner to support senior patients at home
Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:21 AM
William Osler Health System (Osler) is pleased to partner with Bayshore HealthCare Integrated Care Solutions (Bayshore) to continue to extend patient-inspired health care beyond its hospital walls with the Osler@Home program.
The Osler@Home program helps older adults who no longer require care in hospital to transition home safely by providing up to 16 weeks of care in their homes. The services are delivered by an integrated Bayshore team, supported by Osler staff and the program began accepting...
Connect with Osler leaders at upcoming Telephone Town Hall
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 02:04 PM
Learn about the latest updates from the hospital, including the transformation of Peel Memorial, Osler’s visitor policy and more.
William Osler Health System (Osler) is inviting community members to participate in its next Telephone Town Hall from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. Residents will hear about exciting developments for health care in our communities, including the transformation of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness into Brampton’s new hospital, comprehensive...
Don’t wait, vaccinate: an adult’s guide
Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 09:00 AM
When we’re young there are a number of vaccines we receive to protect ourselves and others from many different diseases. But this shouldn’t end as we get older!
Vaccination is a life-long essential tool to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it can be easy to forget to stay up-to-date with vaccinations, but it is important to stay vigilant with vaccine records as we get older.
We spoke with Osler’s Infection Control and Infectious...
Dr. Perdrizet’s five tips for esophageal cancer prevention
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 03:13 PM
Dr. Kirstin Perdrizet, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is a medical oncologist at Osler. Dr. Perdrizet received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed her medical oncology training at the University of Toronto. She completed her thoracic oncology training with a fellowship and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology through the University of Toronto.
Esophageal cancer starts in the cells of the esophagus, located in the throat and impacts more than 2,500 Canadians each year
Taking care of your gut: Understanding your symptoms and the risks of colon cancer
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 09:18 AM
Colorectal cancer is a common, and sometimes life-threatening, disease. It can be hereditary, but also can develop as a result of the lifestyle we lead. The inner workings of our gut can be complicated to understand at times and it’s important to speak with your doctor if you have concerns.
We spoke to Dr. Natasha Chandok, who is both a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Brampton Civic Hospital, to learn more about how we can take care of our gut and take action to prevent colon cancer.
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