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A guide for caregivers: How to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:00 AM
We are all currently in a transition stage. Schools are closed, many offices have relocated to home and there may be a lot of us under the same roof for longer periods of time then usual. If you are the caregiver in this situation, you may feel the pressure of keeping the little ones occupied and happy and answering tough questions. We can help! We spoke to Elaine, Child Life Specialist at Etobicoke General, and she shared some helpful tips to help your kids – and you – adjust to this new, temporary...

A greeting from Osler’s new President and CEO
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 12:00 AM
I joined William Osler Health System (Osler) as an Emergency Physician 23 years ago, and immediately I knew I had found my professional home. Today, I am honoured and excited to begin a new journey as President and CEO of the organization that taught me so much, not only as a physician and a leader, but personally, too.
I’m starting this new role in the midst of unprecedented challenges—for our world, our community and for health care—but I hope you can take comfort in knowing we don’t navigate this...

Coping with stress and anxiety during uncertain times
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 12:00 AM
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious about COVID-19, you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel uneasy when times are uncertain, but it is also in times like these that we must be even more mindful of taking care of our mental health.
We spoke with Dr. Robert Stevens, a psychologist at Osler, to provide you with some helpful tips and strategies on coping with stress and anxiety during the pandemic.
Have a routine and stick to itHaving a daily routine can provide a great framework for your day-to-day...

Bringing dialysis care closer to home
Posted on Monday, April 06, 2020 12:00 AM
The transformation continues at Etobicoke General Hospital! On April 6, Osler opened the doors of its Etobicoke Renal Centre (ERC), a new 30-station satellite dialysis unit. The Centre provides outpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis services, and offers a predialysis clinic to renal patients.
Located on the third floor of the Etobicoke Wellness Centre on the Etobicoke General Hospital site, the ERC brings lifesaving care closer to home for local patients. The ERC is staffed...

Osler erects temporary Emergency Department triage area in preparation for increase in patients
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2020 12:00 AM
As part of ongoing preparations to ensure William Osler Health System (Osler) is well positioned to provide emergency care for an increased number of patients in the coming weeks, a temporary triage area is being erected at its Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital sites. The temporary structures are part of Osler’s escalated preparedness efforts as set out in its Pandemic Plan.
The temporary Emergency Department triage structures, which will remain vacant until they are needed,...