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Dr. Taj Kaura, Site Chief, Urgent Care Centre, Peel Memorial

People of Peel Memorial: Dr. Tajinder Kaura, Urgent Care Centre Site Chief

Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:16 PM

Every day that Dr. Tajinder Kaura steps foot in Peel Memorial’s Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is a day he looks forward to. As a dedicated emergency physician, Dr. Kaura loves his job, values the team he works alongside and cherishes the community he’s proudly called home for the past ten years.

“I love the energy of the team, the fast pace and the privilege of taking care of people when they need us most,” said the UCC Site Chief and father of two small children. “Just being able to give back to the...

Headshots of all the women who work as part of the ORIHI team

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 08:00 AM

In this photo (l-r): Banita Aggarwal, Augustina Ampofo, Harene Buvanesan, Kamalprit Chokar, Athena Foo, Joy Anne Gatmaitan, Chanjot Gill, Sarah Kamal Eddin, Diksha Katoch, Senaya Kiruwanagamage, Marie Licodini, Rosa M. Marticorena, Sofia Ramirez, Patti Rempel, Tiziana Rivera, Simran Saini, Sonia Singh, Arunya Sithi Vinayagam, Monica Szczypinski, Lynn Vicente and Gabriella Villanueva.

On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of...

100 years of Peel Memorial: A year of reflection and celebration

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 11:28 AM

Join William Osler Health System (Osler) as it honours Peel Memorial’s proud past and bold future: Share your stories!

Osler is proud to celebrate Peel Memorial’s 100th anniversary, and a legacy of delivering exemplary care and fostering the health and well-being of the community. This year, Osler will honour the many people and stories that shaped the hospital’s remarkable history through the 'Peel Memorial 100: Proud Past. Bold Future.' campaign, launching today.

Peel Memorial’s proud past

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(l-r): Dr. Shira Brown, Osler's Corporate Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Services with Natasha Parmar, Nurse Practitioner, Brampton Civic Hospital's Emergency Department

Doctors making a difference: Dr. Shira Brown

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:00 AM

This story is part of William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Doctors Making a Difference campaign featuring Osler doctors who are going beyond to improve our community’s health.

From the moment Dr. Shira Brown stepped into the Emergency Department (ED) at Brampton Civic Hospital, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Natasha Parmar knew patients and staff were in exceptional hands.

Dr. Brown joined Osler in February 2024 as Corporate Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Services, bringing 22 years of...

Woman wrapped in a blanket sits on couch holding her head

How to say “no!” to norovirus

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 11:02 AM

Norovirus, also known as the “winter bug”, is a highly contagious virus that can spread easily through contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces and food items. The virus causes gastro symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.

Practical tips from Osler’s Infection Prevention and Control team can help protect you and your loved ones and reduce the risk of spreading or catching this virus. Stay informed and stay healthy this season.

1. Clean, clean, clean!

Wash your hands...