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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...
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...
New treatments for advanced lung cancer
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 02:46 PM
Non-small-cell lung cancer is a complex disease that accounts for the majority of lung cancer cases with many patients diagnosed at later stages. Research has identified various genetic mutations, known as oncogenic alterations, that drive the disease. Recently treatments targeting these specific genetic changes have significantly improved patient outcomes.
While therapies for well-known mutations are well-established, a recently published review titled, The continually evolving landscape of...
Summer Student Research Program application portal now open
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 09:20 AM
The Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation is happy to announce the opening of the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) application portal. The SSRP program is a cornerstone initiative designed to cultivate future leaders and empower the next generation of health care innovators. This program is a unique opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to research.
Through the SSRP, students can gain valuable experience working alongside Osler clinicians, gaining firsthand insights into...
2025 New Year’s baby arrives at Etobicoke General Hospital
Posted on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 06:30 PM
The team at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Etobicoke General Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2025, born early this morning at 6:30 a.m. Mom, Jahanara Samia and Dad, Mohammad Shohag of Mississauga, welcomed a baby boy weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces.
Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families welcoming new babies at this special time.
A special thanks to Osler’s Gift Shop, operated by William Osler Health...
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