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 ().

We celebrated Eid Ul-Adha, a time of reflection, gratitude, generosity, and community. ✨As one of the most important hol...
06/05/2026

We celebrated Eid Ul-Adha, a time of reflection, gratitude, generosity, and community. ✨As one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid Ul-Adha reminds us of the values of compassion, sacrifice, and caring for others. 🌙💫

Thank you to everyone who joined us to share in this special occasion. Your warmth and enthusiasm helped make it a memorable event. 💛

June marks Seniors’ Month, a time to recognize and support older adults — and bring attention to an important but often ...
06/04/2026

June marks Seniors’ Month, a time to recognize and support older adults — and bring attention to an important but often missed health concern: delirium. This sudden change in thinking and awareness can develop quickly and signal serious underlying issues.

“Delirium is a sign that something in the body is wrong,” says Trini Das, Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner. “Early recognition and treatment make a real difference.”

06/04/2026
06/03/2026

Meet Alanna Landry👋

Alanna is a registered nurse and educator in the Paediatric Diabetes Clinic. She's also one of our 2025-2026 Honoured to Care Award recipients for compassion.

Read what Alanna's nominator had to say 📣

"From understanding how overnight blood sugars affect sleep to asking about personal and school milestones, she finds ways to build meaningful relationships with her patients. She challenges clinical practices that are not aligned with the values of patient-centred care and offers innovative suggestions on how to improve them. Outside of her clinical work, Alanna champions equitable patient experience at a provincial, national, and international level. This work has allowed her to advocate for important initiatives such as improved nursing support within schools and equitable access to diabetes technology."

Yesterday, we proudly raised the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag at both Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) and Uxbridge H...
06/02/2026

Yesterday, we proudly raised the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag at both Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) and Uxbridge Hospital. Raising the Pride flag is more than a symbol — it reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

We also unveiled our new Pride sidewalk at the entrance of MSH. More than a colourful addition to our front entrance, the sidewalk stands as a powerful, visible symbol of acceptance, inclusion, and allyship.

Nurses are at the heart of every patient experience — bringing clinical expertise, compassion, and reassurance when it m...
05/31/2026

Nurses are at the heart of every patient experience — bringing clinical expertise, compassion, and reassurance when it matters most.

Claudia Cheung, registered nurse on Paediatrics at Markham Stouffville Hospital, supports patients from newborns to teens, helping children and families navigate vulnerable moments with care and confidence. Through thoughtful communication, play, and presence, Claudia helps create health care experiences that are not only safe, but comforting and meaningful.
We’re grateful for nurses like Claudia whose skill, empathy, and dedication shape positive outcomes — and lasting trust — for our patients, families, and community.

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."

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