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It's been four months since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Four months since the world, and life as we knew it, was turned on its head.

William Osler Health System is recognizing a significant milestone this week, marking the completion of 100,000 COVID-19 tests across its sites on Sunday, July 26.

I recently completed my first 90 days as President and CEO of William Osler Health System.

From swimming to cycling, there’s a plethora of fun outdoor activities to do during the summer.

As Ambassador of Canada to South Sudan, Douglas Scott Proudfoot has had his share of challenges. But none of them prepared him for a recent experience with COVID-19.

The Smart phones, tablets and computers many of us use to connect with family and friends are also being used to deliver safe, confidential virtual care to Osler patients in the comfort of their homes.

After receiving a lung cancer diagnosis at 80, Jane Esodo and her family decided it would be best for her to move to a long-term care home to receive the support she needed.

There is much more to a hospital visit than meets the eye. When family members visit their loved ones, they are ‘there’, being present to receive updates, share information, provide personal care, and offer relationship and psychosocial support.

Angella Dacres is a Nurse Practitioner in the Neurology Unit, Inpatient Stroke Program at Osler. In her role, she works alongside neurologists to assess stroke patients and come up with an individualized care plan.

William Osler Health System has begun to safely resume some priority non-urgent services, following recent approval from Ontario Health Central Region.