Homesick or depressed? Signs to watch for when a child leaves home
For many parents, the start of a new school year means saying goodbye to a teen who is leaving home to attend university or college. While it can be a very exciting time in your son or daughter's life, moving away can bring a lot of anxiety.
Hospital appoints third research chair
North York General Hospital recently welcomed Patricia Trbovich as the new Badeau Family Research Chair in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Patricia talks about her new role, what she hopes to accomplish and why we're at a tipping point when it comes to transforming and enhancing health care institutions.
Palliative care program receives prestigious national designation
The Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care is the only adult palliative care program in Canada to be recognized in its entirety as a Leading Practice by Accreditation Canada.
Engagement matters
Did you know that when it comes to a hospital, employee engagement has a direct effect on patient care? In the most recent round of staff engagement surveys, North York General Hospital is the top performer of all participating Ontario Hospital Association hospitals for Employee Engagement, Health and Safety, and Patient Care themes.
Profile: Surgical Oncologist Dr. Usmaan Hameed
Dr. Usmaan Hameed is a new Surgical Oncologist at North York General Hospital specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. He is one of only a handful of North American surgeons trained in a surgical technique that reduces the risk a patient will require a permanent colostomy.