Oak Valley Health

10/14/2026

As a proud Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team partner, we’d like to invite you to their virtual Annual General Meeting.

Find out how Ontario Health Teams are working with partners to support our communities on October 22 from 12–1 p.m.

10/13/2026

Join us for our 18th annual Mental Health Education and Connection Day on Friday, October 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year’s event will explore mental health and well-being through:

✨ Lived-experience perspectives from across the lifespan
🤝 Community connections with resource booths hosted by local support agencies
🎤 A keynote presentation from Dr. George Arnold, physician, educator, and innovator with expertise in menopause, andropause, and holistic wellness

Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or discover new resources, there’s something for everyone.

Register today at the link in the comments.

An educational day focused on mental health and coping strategies. Presented by our Mental Health program and collaborating partners.

10/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day, let's remember that no one has to navigate life's challenges alone.

In health care, caring for others is at the heart of everything we do. That's why supporting the mental health and well-being of those who provide care is so important.

Every day, our Staff and Physician Wellness Leaders create safe spaces for connection, support, and healing. Whether someone is experiencing stress, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, moral distress, or simply needs someone to talk to, they're there to help. Across our three sites, our wellness leaders connect with more than 700 staff and physicians each month, offering compassionate support, coaching, community referrals, crisis follow-up, and wellness resources when they're needed most.

Mental well-being is not just a conversation we have today. It's a commitment we make every day.

🎥 Hear from our wellness leaders and learn how we're fostering a culture where every team member feels supported to thrive.

10/09/2026

Behind every ultrasound is a skilled health care professional helping uncover answers, support diagnoses, and guide the next steps in a patient's care.

🔍 Andrew, a cardiac sonographer who specializes in echocardiograms, shares how his work supports patient care:

“The images we capture help physicians understand what's happening with a patient's heart and guide them toward the right care.”

🔍 For Sharmy, one of our sonographers who performs a range of diagnostic ultrasounds, the impact reaches beyond the images:

“When I go home, I have the feeling that I changed a patient's journey by helping them get the answers and the treatment they need.”

This Sonography Week, we're celebrating our amazing sonography team. Thank you for all you do! 👏💙

10/08/2026

As respiratory illnesses become more common during the fall and winter months, our infectious disease experts have some practical advice for protecting yourself and your family.

From flu, COVID-19, and RSV prevention to understanding how respiratory viruses spread, a few simple steps can help reduce your risk and protect those around you.

Dr. Valerie Sales, infectious disease physician, shares what families should know as we head into respiratory illness season.

Read more at the link in the comments!

10/07/2026

Every family’s journey is different, and our Breastfeeding Clinic team is here to support and empower families along the way.

Our registered nurses and lactation consultants, Joan Bordash, Melanie Li-Ying, and Laura McLean, along with RN student Tosie Nnaji, help families navigate breastfeeding challenges, build confidence, and adjust to life with a new baby.

Their support goes beyond breastfeeding. The team takes a holistic approach to the postpartum journey, helping parents with everything from feeding and positioning to burping, diapering, dressing their baby and car seat safety, while also checking in on emotional wellbeing, nutrition, and support systems.

“We get to meet beautiful families all day long and support them in their journey,” says Joan.

Their advice? Don’t wait to reach out. Even when things seem to be going well, early support can make a difference.

And if you’re worried you don’t have enough milk, talk to a lactation consultant.

“Often women think they don’t have milk," Joan explains. "However, they have the first milk, and it’s our job to help them understand that.”

This National Breastfeeding Week, we’re celebrating and thanking our Breastfeeding Clinic team for the care, compassion, and encouragement they provide to families every day. 💙💚

10/06/2026

Meet Dr. Benita Hosseini, Oak Valley Health's inaugural Research Scientist.

Her work spans pandemic preparedness, diagnostic tools, testing treatments through adaptive clinical trials, and using data and artificial intelligence to better predict outcomes and support more equitable care.

She also sees an important role for research in community hospitals.

“Most people receive much of their care in settings like OVH, so the evidence we generate should reflect those patients and settings,” says Benita.

💡 Learn more about Benita and how she is helping build a culture of research at OVH: https://bit.ly/4hNijWb

10/05/2026

Looking for trusted health information, local resources, and practical ways to support your health and well-being? Visit our Patient and Education Day on October 21 at Cornell Community Centre in Markham.

This free community fair brings health care experts, community organizations, and residents together to share knowledge and learn about local resources and programs that support patients, families, and community members across York and Durham regions.

10/03/2026

Thank you to York University, City of Vaughan, and Mackenzie Health for creating an inspiring opportunity for community learning and engagement. As part of the Vaughan community health lecture series, attendees explored how digital innovations are reshaping health care access and the patient experience during last week's expert panel.

We were thrilled to have Dr. Nour Khatib, our Chief Medical Information Officer and an Emergency Physician at Markham Stouffville Hospital, join colleagues from York University, Mackenzie Health, and Southlake Health on the panel, sharing her expertise and helping inspire conversations about the future of digital health and care.

10/02/2026

Mammograms help with the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, including breast cancer. Women ages 40 to 74 are encouraged to have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years as part of routine breast cancer screening.

If you’re over 40, have no symptoms, and have no personal history of breast cancer, you can self-refer for screening.

Mammograms can detect small changes in breast tissue up to two years before they can be felt, providing the best chance for early intervention.

Early detection can make a difference. To schedule your appointment for a mammogram at Oak Valley Health, please call 905-472-7020. 💗