Publications

Our Community Newsletter: HealthConnection

HealthConnection is a joint publication of North York General Hospital and Foundation. It keeps our community abreast of our programs, services, news, people, future directions,current priorities and fundraising initiatives.

The newsletter provides practical information to readers about health issues and how to access services at North York General Hospital. HealthConnection is published in the fall, winter and spring.

Our latest issue!

Volume 6 No 2
Inside our spring 2010 issue:

    Mapping Our Path to Outstanding Care

Volume 6 No 1
                                      Inside our winter 2010 issue:

Comprehensive Cancer Care
President's Letter
Spotlight on Kate Zimmerman
Providing the Highest Standards of Cancer Care
Over $140,000 Raised as Community Gives with Heart
Awards Advance Staff Knowledge and Patient Care
Genetics and Laboratory Medicine — Essential Role in Cancer Assessment and Diagnosis
Memory Clinic Helps Patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's
Family Matters at North York General Hospital
Plus More
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Volume 5 No 3
                                        Inside our fall 2009 issue:

Advanced Imaging Technology
President's Letter
Spotlight on Dr. Stan Feinberg
Put Your Heart in Our Hands
New Technology Improves Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Updates on Masters, OrthoWalk and Underwear Affair
Welcome New Officers and Governors
Patients Find New Meals to their Taste
Protect Yourself from the Flu
     Plus More         See the PDF version  
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Volume 5 No 2

Inside our spring 2009 issue:

Building a Dream: Medical Imaging Centre Underway!
President's Letter
Dr, Donna McRitchie - A Vision for Excellence
Welcome Dr. Alan Stewart — New VP of Medical and Academic Affairs
Medical Imaging Dream Comes True
Drop Everything! Get Undressed for the Underwear Affair
Parking Shifts Gears — from Frustrating to Fantastic!
Advances in Laboratory Medicine Testing
Genetics Program Leads the Way
Managing Your Medications — Communication is Key
                                         Plus More
                                         See the PDF    Special supplement to thank our donors
                                         See the e-newsletter.

Volume 5, No. 1
Inside our winter 2009 issue:

Mental Health Services for All Ages

President's Letter
High Quality Mental Health Services for All Ages
Honouring the Spirit of Giving
Hospital Reaches Out to Serve Diverse Communities
Generosity of Bayview Village Shopping Centre
  Recognized
Tonsillectomies Today...More than just Popsicles!
Plus More
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Volume 4, No. 3
Inside our fall 2008 issue:

Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases

President's Letter
Karyn Popovich — Leading Change to Improve Care
Helping Seniors Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases
Record Breaking Tournament — Over $265,000 Raised!
Delegation to Israel Promotes Knowledge and Understanding
Safer, Better Patient Care
Diabetes and its Complications: Are You at Risk?
Plus More
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Volume 4, No. 2 
Inside our spring 2008 issue:

Celebrating 40 Years of Care!

President's Letter
Dr. Tim Rutledge — Inspiring Excellence in Medical Education
Celebrating 40 Years of Care!
Hospital Excels at Traning Tomorrow's Health Professionals
Bayview Village Shopping Centre — The Community Partner with Heart
Dr. Benjamin Wong on Seasonal Allergies
Plus More
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See our special supplement to thank our donors

Volume 4, No. 1  
Inside our winter 2008 issue:

We're Reducing Wait Times
President's Letter
Janet Christopher- Committed to Improving    Patient Care
Hospital's Focus on Reducing Wait Times Gets    Results
A Leader in Cardiac Care
Birthday Ball Supports Quality Care for Children
Heart of Fashion Events Surpass $1 Million Mark
Volunteer Services Pledges $3 Million
Take Control of Your Heart Health
Plus More
HealthConnection is available in two formats:
PDF  or e-newsletter.

Volume 3, No. 2
Inside our fall 2007 issue:
Becoming a Child-friendly Hospital
President's Letter
Dr. Glenn Berall - A Passion for Advancing Children's Care
Penguin Marches into our Hearts!
Becoming a Child-friendly Hospital
Gale and Graham Wright Prostate Centre Opens
Outstanding Community Support for Masters Tournament
Your Health - Offering Families Two Options: Emergency or Urgent Care
Plus More
HealthConnection is available in two formats:
PDF  or e-newsletter.

Inside our spring 2007 issue:
Patients at Heart of Technology Transformation
President's Letter
Dr. Kevin Katz Leads our War on Infection
Patients at Heart of Technology Transformation
Actions Set "Gold Standard" for Patient Safety
Partnerships Reduce Wait Times
Team Brings Critical Care to Patients
Tree of Life Campaign Branches out to Hospital
Family Doctors at Forefront of Electronic Revolution
Plus More      
HealthConnection is available in two formats: PDF version or e-newsletter. See our special supplement to thank our donors

Winter 2007 Vol. 3, No. 1, 2007
Embracing Elder Friendly Care
President's Letter
Spotlight on Fran Wolfe
A Welcoming and Integrated Approach to Serving Seniors
Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Orthopaedic and Plastics Centre Opens
New Services and Partnerships Strengthen Vitality of Branson Site
Latest Technnology to Embrace Your Health
Spirit of Giving Shines at Heart of Fashion
Your Health - Hearing Loss and Aging
Plus More