Forewarned is forearmed: A cancer genetic counsellor's role
Ingrid Ambus provides genetic assessment and counselling to individuals and families at increased risk for inherited breast and/or ovarian cancercancer.
Every season is tick season
Many believe the menacing "bites" of summer are over once cooler temperatures arrive in the fall. However, did you know that ticks are active as long as temperatures remain above freezing?
When medical words are confusing
"Patients and their families need to be empowered to make the best decisions they can, and that means fully understanding what is being communicated to them by their health care providers," says Family Physician Dr. Karen Hershenfield.
Message from NYGH Board Chair: President and CEO appointment
On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Tepper to the position of President and CEO of North York General Hospital.
Our vision for patient-centred care
Driving improvements in high-quality, safe, patient-centred care is what every staff member, physician and volunteer strives to do each day at NYGH. Our hospital recently approved an extension of the current strategy into 2019. Find out about some of the projects we will be focusing on.