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Osler's November 2023 Telephone Town Hall

Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:00 PM

On November 22, Osler held a Telephone Town Hall. This virtual, interactive event included the latest hospital updates as well as how Osler is preparing for the fall/winter respiratory season and the steps people can take to support greater health and wellness through the winter season. Participants engaged with hospital leaders, including: Dr. Frank Martino, Osler’s President and CEO; Elsa Cabral, Member of Osler’s Board of Directors; Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer; Tony Raso, Vice...

Registered Nurse Lanae Sylva stands in front of the Osler's Values compassion sign

Meet Lanae Sylva: Osler's 2023 Compassion Award winner

Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 09:05 AM

Registered Nurse Lanae Sylva says she loves to talk with her patients, their family members and her colleagues.

“I’m always learning small, little things about people … which helps me to understand them better,” she explained. With this more fulsome picture, comes a greater capacity for empathy and compassion – something Lanae has no shortage of.

Her colleagues say she cares deeply for the well-being of others and is a helping hand to all those around her, making her a perfect recipient one of...

Dr. Fatima Maryam Hussain, Geriatrician, Senior's Health

Dr. Hussain’s five tips to prevent falls

Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 11:43 AM

Dr. Fatima Maryam Hussain, MBBCh FRCPC is a Geriatrician in the Senior's Health program at William Osler Health System (Osler). After completing her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Hussain completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and her Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Manitoba, Canada.

Falls are the most common reason for injury-related hospitalization among elderly Canadians.1 Here are Dr....

Connect with Osler leaders at community Telephone Town Hall

Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2023 01:38 PM

Hear the latest hospital updates, including your options for care during the fall and holiday seasons

William Osler Health System (Osler) is inviting community members to participate in its next Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, November 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants will hear from Osler leaders about the latest hospital updates, including how Osler is preparing for the fall/winter respiratory season, and the steps people can take to support greater health and wellness through the...

Eligio Acebedo, an Operating Room RN, poses in one of Osler's operating rooms

A career with personal growth: Eligio’s journey to becoming an operating room nurse

Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023 11:54 AM

In the dynamic realm of health care, operating room (OR) nurses hold a pivotal role in patient safety during surgical procedures. At Osler, OR nurses exemplify our commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork. Eligio Acebedo, an experienced OR nurse shares his rewarding and impactful journey so far at Osler.

Dedication to nursing: A lifelong passion

Eligio, an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with nearly 30 years of dedicated service, shares his remarkable career insights and personal...