Too hot to handle? Don't wait, remember to hydrate!
“Dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope and heat rash are some of the typical heat-related illnesses we see during summer,” says Dr. Tiffany Florindo, a Family Physician in North York General Hospital's Rudy and Rita Koehler Family Medicine Teaching Unit.
Improving the patient experience, one process at a time
As a Quality Improvement Specialist, Stephanie Robinson is working hard behind the scenes at North York General Hospital to make each patient's journey smoother and safer through quality improvement initiatives.
Questioning the status quo
It all started with one simple question: Is this absolutely necessary? Up until then, best practice had dictated that measuring blood pressure in medical offices should be done in exam rooms only. "I was curious and wanted to know why this was advisable," says Dr. Michelle Greiver, a Family Physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
CEO's Year in Review 2016–2017
This year's review includes a message from Dr. Tim Rutledge, NYGH President and CEO, and Murray J. Perelman, Chair, Board of Governors. as well as highlights and awards showcasing many of our organizational accomplishments and media mentions.
Because families are more than visitors
North York General Hospital has launched a Family Presence Policy enhancing the ability of defined family members to have improved patient access.