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Four things you need to know about brain injuries

The summer season means spending more time outside (safely!). Whether you’re walking, riding a bike or playing sports, taking the right precautions during these activities can help prevent a brain injury.

We spoke with Dr. Sanja Paleksic, Physiatrist at William Osler Health System, to learn more about brain injuries and how to prevent them.

Brain injuries can happen in different ways

A brain injury is essentially a disruption in brain function that can be caused by both big and small accidents. It...

Osler ED patient concierge is ‘grateful to be there’ for patients and families

Once found only in upscale hotels, the role of the concierge has made its way into the health care setting, including Osler’s two Emergency Departments (EDs). While there are clearly significant differences between the responsibilities of a hotel concierge and an ED patient concierge their purpose is the same – to help ensure those using the service have a positive experience. In speaking with Kitty Balachandran, Patient Concierge at Osler, we learn about her role, what she’s learned in the last...

Golfers tee up to raise more than $200,000 for local health care

With golfers eager to get back to the links after a long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th Annual Osler Open: Brampton Invitational was a hole in one. The sold-out event raised over $200,000 in support of Osler’s hospitals in Brampton (Brampton Civic Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Health and Wellness). While the event looked different than in years past with procedures and protocols in place to protect against COVID-19, what didn’t change was the enthusiasm and support of the 144...