Cancer and Me is a 7-video series about the cancer journey. In our lives we, or someone we love, will be diagnosed with cancer. Today, doctors and researchers have a better understanding of the causes of cancer so we can work towards prevention. We have the tools and technology to treat cancer early so more people can have better outcomes.

Are you a woman 50 to 74 years old? Haven’t had a mammogram in over 2 years? Join us on Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. for Mammothon - our mammogram marathon. No appointment necessary. Just walk in to our Branson Ambulatory Care Centre, 555 Finch Avenue West.

The Addiction Program staff is offering a free 4-part Addiction Education Series in May. This series is open to patients, family members and our community. Attend any session you prefer or the entire series.

North York General Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank Sullivan as the first Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine. The Chair is the first of its kind in Canada and will play an important role in community hospital-based research.

Did you know many medications look a lot like candy? While most adults are able to distinguish between the two, children may have difficulty telling them apart. Norman Tang, a Pharmacist at North York General, shows how easy it can be to confuse certain candies with medications, and tips on how to keep your medications safe and away from children.