Anesthesiologist administers anesthesia to patient while health care professional holds patient

Dr. Sandy Buchman, inaugural Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Care, North York General Hospital

Dr. Ryan Margau, Chief of Radiology and Medical Director of Medical Imaging

Breast cancer care at NYGH is Making a World of Difference in the lives of our patients.

Anesthesiologists make patient care safer and less painful

Chief of Anesthesia Dr. Asim Alam leads a group of more than 30 anesthesiologists who provide a wide range of specialized medical care to patients inside and outside the operating room.

Urinary tract infections in women

Urologist Dr. Les Spevack discusses the most common UTIs in women — bladder infections. Any person can get a UTI, but women are at greater risk of developing one.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Britney Butt: Coach, champion, cheerleader

Britney Butt believes she's in her chosen profession as a nurse specializing in wound and ostomy care in the Colorectal Cancer Program.

Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Care

NYGH proudly announces Dr. Sandy Buchman as the inaugural Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Care. This endowed Chair is a clinical position and the first of its kind in a community hospital in Canada made possible by the Freeman family.

Profile: Chief of Radiology Dr. Ryan Margau

"I've always enjoyed problem solving, and radiology was a way to solve a diagnosis while making a difference in a patient's life," says our Chief of Radiology and Medical Director of Medical Imaging.

North York General Hospital's breast cancer program winner of 3M Health Care Quality Team Award

The Canadian College of Health Leaders and 3M Canada Company has selected the Breast Cancer Integrated Care Collaborative at NYGH for the 2019 3M Health Care Quality Team Award (Across a Health System). NYGH was chosen for its innovative approach to providing high-quality care to breast cancer patients.

Patients First

Behind the Scenes: Cleaning surgical instruments

See the process and safety measures in place to ensure our patients receive safe, high-quality care.

NYGH ranked #2 hospital in Canada

In a comprehensive review of 1,000 hospitals in 11 countries, Newsweek recently ranked North York General Hospital the second best hospital ...



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South Lobby construction

Tue, May 21, 2019

Beginning Tuesday, May 21 through Friday, May 31, construction will take place to enhance the Torokvei Atrium (South Lobby, ground floor). The work will include floor coring (... Read More
Dr. Peter Stotland appointed Regional Surgical Oncology Lead

Thu, May 16, 2019

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) recently appointed Dr. Peter Stotland as Surgical Oncology Lead for the Central Regional Cancer Program. Dr. Stotland is a fellowship trained surgeon... Read More
North York General study shows prostate biopsies under local anesthetic are safe and effective

Thu, May 09, 2019

The Gale and Graham Wright Prostate Centre at NYGH is advancing prostate cancer care with a new study that shows the benefits of transperineal prostate biopsies under local an... Read More
Physicians honoured by the University of Toronto

Wed, May 08, 2019

A number of NYGH physicians have been honoured by the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine for their commitment and pursuit of excellence in education. Read More
Marina Brezinov recognized by Ryerson University

Wed, May 08, 2019

Marina Brezinov, Professional Practice Leader for Nursing at North York General Hospital, has been awarded the Preceptor Award of Excellence from Ryerson University. Read More