Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health One of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital.

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations, dedicated to delivering high quality, patient-centred care. Across our two hospitals — Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital — as well as Reactivation Care Centre, more than 480,000 patients are cared for annually. We encourage participation on all our social media channels, but ask that you follow some

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Through the overwhelming generosity of our communities, our foundations raise funds to assist Oak Valley Health in its mandate to provide the best in progressive community care. You can learn more about Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation through their website (www.mshf.on.ca) and social media channels (). You can learn more about Uxbridge Hospital Foundation through their website (https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/uxbridge-hospital-foundation) and social media channels ().

08/05/2025

A***n Fazeli was just 27 when a visit to the Emergency Department at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) revealed a life-threatening tumour. With cancer spreading fast, every second counted — and MSH was ready.

What followed was a journey of urgent care, leading-edge treatment, and unwavering hope. Along the way, A***n found moments of joy, too — including proposing to his now-wife Brittany at MSH.

Six years later, he’s cancer-free and newly married. His story is a powerful reminder of how access to care — close to home — can change everything.

Visit https://www.mshf.on.ca/stories/aryan-fazeli to read A***n’s full journey.

Andy Zhou is a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology at Markham Stouffville Hospital, where a commitment to care runs deep — ...
08/01/2025

Andy Zhou is a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology at Markham Stouffville Hospital, where a commitment to care runs deep — both professionally and personally.

Andy comes from a family deeply rooted in health care. His father was a cardiovascular surgeon and his mother was a radiologist before immigrating to Canada. Both his parents continued to work in the medical field after they arrived. From a young age, Andy was inspired to follow a similar path, and health care has always felt like a natural calling.

“My favourite part of my job is working collaboratively with patients and their families to improve their health and quality of life,” says Andy. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see patients recover and regain their strength.”

We raised the Pan-African flag at Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital to commemorate Emancipation Day. Th...
08/01/2025

We raised the Pan-African flag at Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital to commemorate Emancipation Day. This day stands as a powerful reminder — not only of the unimaginable hardships endured by enslaved peoples — but also of their resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit in the face of injustice.

Today we pause to reflect on the significance of this day and share our collective journey toward equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Together we must continue to honour the past, take action in the present, and shape a more just and inclusive future.

When we stepped into these roles, we knew we had to bring our teams together, says Leanne White and Teresa Givelas. That...
07/31/2025

When we stepped into these roles, we knew we had to bring our teams together, says Leanne White and Teresa Givelas. That simple idea sparked big change.

As managers working in Mental Health at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Leanne and Teresa are leading the charge in transforming how we care for patients by bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Their integrated approach — supported by leaders like Dr. Amir Barsoum and social worker Jacqueline Shand — is creating seamless and compassionate care.

Together, they’re shaping a model where collaboration, continuity, and empathy drive better outcomes and healthier communities by delivering care that considers the whole person — both in hospital and beyond.

We are proud to welcome to Uxbridge Hospital the first two family medicine residents to join Uxbridge Family Medicine Te...
07/31/2025

We are proud to welcome to Uxbridge Hospital the first two family medicine residents to join Uxbridge Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU).

This is the result of the strong partnership we have with The University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine and Uxbridge Health Centre. Together we’re expanding access to hands-on training in rural and community-based care — while helping shape the future of family medicine close to home.

"Our goal is to inspire these future family doctors to stay and build their careers here by showing them just how fulfilling rural and community-based family medicine can be," says Dr. Aisha Husain, Site Director for Uxbridge FMTU.

Our Community Health Clinics in Stouffville and Uxbridge offer same-day and next-day care for non-life-threatening conce...
07/30/2025

Our Community Health Clinics in Stouffville and Uxbridge offer same-day and next-day care for non-life-threatening concerns — plus uninsured services like certificates of medical status, jury duty letters, travel immunizations, referrals for massage, orthotics, or physiotherapy, and more.

📍 Stouffville: Located at 37 Sandiford Drive and open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

📍 Uxbridge: Located at 4 Campbell Drive and open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Need after-hours care? Our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is open daily from 1 to 9 p.m.

07/29/2025

Teresa and Leanne, managers in Mental Health at Markham Stouffville Hospital, are breaking down barriers by transforming patient care by integrating inpatient and outpatient services. By bringing their teams together, they’re making care more connected, more compassionate, and improving outcomes for patients and families — and it’s making a real difference.

07/25/2025

Every day at work, people greet Angelous Ginanena, a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit. From other nurses to more experienced leaders and close colleagues to those that he hardly knows, he feels that everyone is invested in him — always asking about his progress and sharing words of encouragement.

"That alone makes me feel like I'm heard, I'm seen, and I'm appreciated," says Angelous.

Join our team and learn, grow, and thrive in your career! 🏥

Think "Dr. Google" is the answer? Think again. 🤔 Misinformation can sneak in via social media or websites — and even wor...
07/25/2025

Think "Dr. Google" is the answer? Think again. 🤔 Misinformation can sneak in via social media or websites — and even word-of-mouth, where well‑meaning tips can lead to harmful decisions. Know how to spot trusted sources, check the evidence, and consult professionals. Don’t let myths endanger your health! 🩺

One of the stories featured in our 2024/2025 Year in Review — Shaping the future of care together — highlights Teresa Gi...
07/24/2025

One of the stories featured in our 2024/2025 Year in Review — Shaping the future of care together — highlights Teresa Givelas and Leanne White, managers in our Mental Health department who have bridged the gaps between inpatient and outpatient mental health care at Markham Stouffville Hospital through an integrated approach.

“When we stepped into these roles, we really felt the need to merge our teams,” says Leanne. “I think that really has been the key to our success and we have built on that foundation from the start. We care about each other, and we show that to our patients and their families by treating our clients and families like we would want to treat our own.”

The integrated care model addresses both the clinical and emotional needs of patients, provides continuity of care, and is central to achieving better health outcomes and community well-being.

Read more about how Teresa and Leanne work together to provide patient-centred excellence: yearinreview.oakvalleyhealth.ca/working-together

07/24/2025

Hot days ahead? Don’t sweat it — just be smart. ☀️ Knowing the signs and taking simple steps can make all the difference, including protecting your skin, staying hydrated, and watching the air quality. Beat the summer risks before they beat you!

We’re always looking for smart ways to improve how we care for our patients. That’s why we’ve introduced a new digital t...
07/23/2025

We’re always looking for smart ways to improve how we care for our patients. That’s why we’ve introduced a new digital tracking system for surgical instruments that helps our teams know exactly where every tool is at every stage — from cleaning to the operating room, and back again.

It’s already helping us:

▪️ Cut down on surgical instrument waste and improve inventory management
▪️ Improve surgical tray turnaround times
▪️ Support safer, more efficient surgeries by replacing manual processes
▪️ Give our teams quicker access to the information they need
▪️ Invest in staff education and ongoing improvements

Behind every surgery is a team working hard to make things run smoothly. With this new system, we’re ensuring our Medical Device Reprocessing Department has the tools to do just that.

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