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People of Peel Memorial: Denis MacDougall, patient

Brampton resident Denis MacDougall knows a thing or two about health care.

For decades, health and fitness have been a cornerstone of Denis’ life, and he is an avid runner. He also has over 40 years of service as a health care professional and leader, including as Acting President of Peel Memorial in 1990/91. Today, Denis continues to give back to the community he calls home, greeting patients and families as one of Osler’s dedicated Peel Memorial volunteers. Denis can relate firsthand to the...

Meet the PoET team: Values Champion for Innovation

“When I think something is unjust, especially if it’s happening because of inaction, I feel compelled to get involved.”

That was Community Ethicist Dr. Jill Oliver’s response when asked about what inspires her in her role as the Prevention of Error-Based Transfers (PoET) Project Lead at William Osler Health System (Osler). She said, “just knowing that improvements are possible” is a powerful motivator for her.

And there is no doubt that Dr. Oliver and the PoET team are making things better— both...

A call to care: Navigating sickle cell disease with Beatrice Kahenya, NP

With over 10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Beatrice has spent the last two years helping patients manage the challenges of sickle cell disease (SCD).

Her career in health care has taken her to many hospitals, primary care clinics, home and community care settings and public health units supporting school health and wellness. Just as she felt called back to the bedside, she came across a nurse practitioner (NP) job posting at Osler. She shares her passion for advocating for and...

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

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...

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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...