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 ().

Friday, May 29 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, May 31 at 10 p.m. The sidewalk connecting Parking Lot 1 and the main entrance at Mar...
05/29/2026

Friday, May 29 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, May 31 at 10 p.m.

The sidewalk connecting Parking Lot 1 and the main entrance at Markham Stouffville Hospital is temporarily unavailable due to a special Pride Month installation.

Alternative routes are available for staff and patients. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

May is Asian Heritage Month, and staff participated in activities celebrating Asian cultures, histories, and roots.We ar...
05/28/2026

May is Asian Heritage Month, and staff participated in activities celebrating Asian cultures, histories, and roots.

We are proud to have partnered with and .schools to bring history and culture into our hospital spaces through a special exhibit: Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community. The exhibition highlights stories of resistance, resilience, and the many accomplishments of residents of Chinese descent across York Region.

Staff were also invited to share their favourite Asian-inspired dishes — or try making one of the recipes shared by colleagues — for a chance to win a prize.

05/27/2026

The crisis team provides 24/7 mental health support services in the Emergency Department at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Their compassionate, patient-centred care has earned them one of this year’s Honoured to Care Awards in the Compassion category.

There are 12 members on the crisis team: Ana Anjema, Celeste Clarke, Gary Edney, Susie Gerrow, Lan Hwang, Leslie Jones, Vibusha Krishnantharajah, Kimberly Kurschinski, Deb Lewis, Denise Nicholson, Ravi Saravanamuttu, and Ahilia Singh-Morales

Read what their nominator had to say📣:

"Despite the unpredictable high volume and high acuity nature of their work, this team embodies the deepest values of humane, compassionate, person-centric care consistently, courageously, and wholeheartedly. They listen deeply, de-escalate gracefully, and are experts at building trust. They approach each person with the assumption of worth, and the belief that even in acute distress, good outcomes and hope are possible."

Compassion, empathy, and clinical expertise are at the heart of exceptional nursing care — especially in mental health, ...
05/26/2026

Compassion, empathy, and clinical expertise are at the heart of exceptional nursing care — especially in mental health, where trust and human connection can make all the difference.

For Leigha, a registered nurse on the inpatient mental health unit, it was taking the time to carefully move a patient’s in‑progress puzzle — piece by piece — during a room change, so they could continue exactly where they left off. A small act, but one that helped preserve a sense of control, continuity, and comfort in a moment of disruption. It’s a powerful example of how compassionate, patient‑centred care comes to life in the details — and a testament to the impact nurses have every single day.

From inspecting and maintaining equipment to troubleshooting and repairing devices across the hospital, we recognize all...
05/25/2026

From inspecting and maintaining equipment to troubleshooting and repairing devices across the hospital, we recognize all our Biomedical Services team members and their critical role in ensuring patient care is never interrupted. They work closely with nurses, physicians, and staff to resolve issues quickly and keep essential tools accurate and reliable.

Meet Damian Mui, one of our dedicated biomedical technologists. His work helps ensure the equipment used to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients is always ready when it’s needed most.

"One of the most rewarding aspects of being a biomedical technologist is knowing that my work contributes directly to patient safety and quality health care," says Damian. "It is rewarding to know that when equipment is functioning properly because of our work, health care teams can focus on delivering the best possible care to their patients."

In recognition of last week's National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Week, we thank Damian and the entire Biomedical Services team for their expertise, dedication, and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

Congratulations to our two Honoured to Care Award recipients for the compassion value:💚 Alanna Landry, Registered Nurse,...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to our two Honoured to Care Award recipients for the compassion value:

💚 Alanna Landry, Registered Nurse, Paediatric Diabetes Clinic
💙 Crisis Team, Mental Health

Alanna and our Crisis Team members live our value of compassion - approaching all relationships with empathy, sensitivity, and understanding.

We are committed to advancing research that improves the health of our patients and communities by providing access to c...
05/20/2026

We are committed to advancing research that improves the health of our patients and communities by providing access to cutting-edge treatments through high-quality care models close to home. By integrating clinical trials into everyday practice, we bring innovation directly to patients, expand access, and generate real-world evidence that reflects those we serve.

This work is strengthened through our collaboration with key partners — N2, Accelerating Clinical Trials, and CANTRAIN — whose support is instrumental in advancing our research and impact.

CHC Stouffville will be extending operating hours to 6 p.m. on select weekdays and to 3:30 p.m. on select Saturdays to b...
05/19/2026

CHC Stouffville will be extending operating hours to 6 p.m. on select weekdays and to 3:30 p.m. on select Saturdays to better support the health care needs of our community.

For the most up-to-date hours, please check our website.

What a week it’s been! From moments of recognition to laughter, great food, and friendly competition, Nursing Week gave ...
05/17/2026

What a week it’s been! From moments of recognition to laughter, great food, and friendly competition, Nursing Week gave us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible nurses who care for our patients and communities every day.

Highlights from the week included:

✨ A vibrant nursing fair that brought teams together to connect and learn
🏆 Nursing Week Awards celebrating excellence, leadership, and compassion
🧁 Flo’s birthday cupcakes delivered across our sites
🥞 Breaky & Brunch with Brandon — our VP Clinical Operations & CNE flipped pancakes and thanked nurses across all Oak Valley Health sites
🍕 Pizza night to show appreciation for our night shift teams
🏅 The always‑competitive nursing Olympics
..And so much more throughout the week!

To every nurse across all shifts and sites — thank you for your skill, dedication and heart. We appreciate you this week and always.

05/15/2026

In celebration of Nursing Week we asked our nurses why they love what they do. 💙

🎥 Watch to hear their stories — and the impact they make every day at Oak Valley Health.

Drop a 💙 to thank a nurse who made a difference in your life.

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