Lakeridge Health

29/09/2025

Join us at the Islamic History Month Celebration this Sunday, October 5 at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax! Hosted by the Muslim Women of Durham, this event celebrates the incredible contributions of the Golden Age of Islam in science, medicine, astronomy, art, and culture.

Stop by the Lakeridge Health booth to:
✅ Get your blood pressure checked for free by clinical team members
✅ Learn more about the care and services we provide across Durham Region
✅ Take home some fun giveaways

Plus, Dr. Nadia Ismiil, Deputy Chief of Staff at Lakeridge Health, will share remarks on behalf of Lakeridge Health.

📍 Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax
📆 Sunday, October 5 | 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Come say hi – we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

26/09/2025

Taleen Encarnacao, Corporate Clinical Practice Leader, shared the incredible work happening at Lakeridge Health through our Wound Care Champion Program at the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario Global Summit this week!

Our program empowers frontline staff to lead best practice wound care, inspire peers, and drive lasting change—advancing a culture of excellence and innovation in nursing care.

Thank you to the RNAO for the opportunity to share our journey and connect with global leaders in health care!

25/09/2025

Join the Black Health and Wellness Team at DCHC for “Ubuntu in Action: Building Health Literacy, Building Community.”

Ubuntu is an African philosophy emphasizing interconnectedness, community, and shared humanity. This incredible event brings together partners like Lakeridge Health, Region of Durham, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, The Walnut Foundation, DurhamOne, and the Jabari Project Project in the spirit of interconnectedness and community!

The day will focus on health matters that impact Black men in Durham Region. There will be cancer screenings, chronic disease screening, panel discussions and some delicious food!

Register now: https://ow.ly/xhe550X1H7R

24/09/2025

This Interprofessional Practice Week, Zainab Soje, a former patient and current Patient and Family Advisor at Lakeridge Health, shares how collaborative, team-based care made a meaningful difference in her health journey with sickle cell anemia.

Her story shows the power of working together across disciplines to achieve better outcomes for every patient. Thank you to the interprofessional teams across our health system for working together every day to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care!

23/09/2025

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the PET-CT scanner at the Oshawa Hospital, we reflect on its incredible impact on patient care and the remarkable collaboration that made it possible.

➡️ Explore this and the other ways we’re building a healthier, more connected future in our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eiBV-rKM

22/09/2025

As the Jewish community prepares to welcome Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we extend our warmest wishes to all who are observing. ✨

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be observed from the evening of September 22 to September 24. Soon after, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins on the evening of October 1 and concludes October 2.

These sacred days are a time for reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead. May this season bring peace, inspiration, and new beginnings to all who celebrate!

19/09/2025

The future of care is taking shape in Clarington. Together, we’re building a healthier tomorrow!

Have you seen the new conceptual rendering of the future Bowmanville Hospital? Once complete, the redeveloped facility will usher in a new era of health care in Durham Region, featuring all private patient rooms, new ambulatory care clinics, a Haemodialysis Centre, Level 3 Critical Care capacity, and a rooftop helipad - bringing modern, accessible care closer to home.

Together, we’re building a healthier future for Clarington! Explore the vision and find out how you can get involved at WeCareWeCan.ca

18/09/2025

The Recreation Team at the Whitby Hospital was thrilled to welcome Nini's Ice Cream Truck earlier this month! 🍨

They generously donated their time to bring joy and sweet treats to our patients. Ice cream and shaved ice were served to everyone, making the afternoon truly special.

Thank you, Nini’s, for your kindness and community spirit!

17/09/2025

This , we're celebrating the incredible EVS team members across Lakeridge Health! 💚

From keeping our hospitals clean and safe, to transporting patients, managing waste, and supporting care teams behind the scenes—their work is essential to the health and safety of everyone at Lakeridge Health.

Thank you to our EVS team for the dedication, professionalism, and care you bring every single day!

16/09/2025

Dr. Randy Wax, Chief of Staff at Lakeridge Health, is bringing his expertise to Vancouver this week to speak on disaster preparedness in the Intensive Care Unit at the 17th Annual World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care!

World Congress Speaker Spotlight! Randy Wax, Anachal Kapoor and Stephanie Carlin will be speaking at the 17th World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care!

https://www.wcicc2025.com/registration

16/09/2025

It was another unforgettable day on the greens at this year’s Staff, Family, Friends and Retirees Golf Tournament held at Wolf Run Golf Club! ⛳

Thanks to the generous support of our gold sponsors, prize donors and participants, the event raised $16,000 in support of the Occupational Health and Safety Program, helping to fund new patient lifts across Lakeridge Health. This is the largest amount raised since the event began in 2022!

A big thank you to our organizers and volunteers led by Anne Sinclair, Manager Surgical Ambulatory Clinics, Endoscopy and RAC Clinic – and to everyone who golfed and supported this special event. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on care for our community!

11/09/2025

Tuesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a time to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools.

As part of this month of reflection and learning, you’re invited to a Big Drum social led by Knowledge Keeper Jake Charles and the Ashyung Singers. This gathering is an opportunity to come together as a community to learn, reflect, and experience Indigenous culture and traditions. 🧡

📍 Alexandra Park (across from the Oshawa Hospital)
🗓 September 16 | ⏰ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.