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Let’s talk! Osler invites you to connect with hospital leaders through Telephone Town Hall

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 03:08 PM

Updates to focus on Osler’s Peel Memorial phase II expansion and COVID-19 response

William Osler Health System (Osler) is inviting community members to participate in an upcoming Telephone Town Hall. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Osler’s ongoing COVID-19 response, the exciting expansion of Osler’s Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (Peel Memorial) and cancer care in Brampton, plus many more hospital updates.

The Telephone Town Hall will be held Tuesday,...

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COVID-19 and back-to-school: A guide for parents and families

Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 01:03 PM

Back-to-school season is just around the corner and with it comes some familiar concerns around COVID-19. As students get ready to head back to the classroom, or resume their learning online, there are some important things to keep in mind.

We spoke with Dr. Tajinder Kaura, Emergency Medicine Physician, with contributions from Dr. Prasanna Seliah, Paediatrician, about how to prepare for this year’s school season with some helpful reminders and fresh advice to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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William Osler Health System partners with SeamlessMD for before and after surgery monitoring

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:56 AM

Osler hospitals are leveraging EMR-integrated Digital Patient Engagement technology to support surgical patients

William Osler Health System (Osler) has partnered with SeamlessMD, a Digital Patient Engagement platform, to help improve patient safety, quality and outcomes for surgical patients. This platform is a great addition for patients as Osler carefully and gradually resumes normal operations, including some priority non-urgent surgeries and procedures across its three hospital sites.

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Osler enhances the patient experience in their Emergency Departments

Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:27 AM

A new online form introduced by William Osler Health System (Osler) this summer means patients are spending less time registering for emergency care at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital, resulting in shorter wait times to see a physician.

Osler’s new Emergency Department (ED) Online Pre-Registration Form provides patients with greater autonomy by enabling them to fill out their personal information electronically on their own personal devices. It also helps improve the patient...

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Breastfeeding tips you need to know

Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2021 12:04 PM

When it comes to breastfeeding, having a positive and supportive environment is key. Osler’s lactation teams support parents at all three of our hospital sites to encourage and educate family members to participate in the learnings of everything breastfeeding. To provide some insights, we spoke with Jacqueline James, Lactation Consultant and how to empower new parents when it comes to breastfeeding. Jacqueline shared these learnings and tips:

Breastfeeding benefits both parent and baby
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