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Areas of Care

North York General Hospital provides a wide range of acute, ambulatory and long-term care services at our multiple sites. NYGH provides exceptional care and experiences at every life stage. Everyone’s role at our hospital contributes to our shared purpose of providing People Centred Care.

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Cancer Care

North York General has one of the largest cancer care programs in a community academic hospital in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), and provides treatment for many types of cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, stomach, gynecological and urinary.

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Emergency Care

The Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency is among the busiest in the Greater Toronto Area. Our team in the Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency is here to provide the best possible care to you, your family and caregivers.

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Family and Community Medicine

Family physicians coordinate your care, helping to make sure you, your family and caregivers get the care you need, when you need it.

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Genetics

The Genetics Program at North York General Hospital offer comprehensive diagnostic, counselling and testing services to individuals and families with genetic concerns.

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Laboratory Medicine

North York General Hospital’s Laboratory Medicine Department conducts lab tests efficiently and quickly to assist physicians in diagnosing patients’ conditions.

Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Care

For over 50 years, North York General Hospital has been providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for pregnant individuals, newborns and children

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Medical Imaging

The vast majority of patients treated at North York General Hospital in north central Toronto rely on the comprehensive range of imaging services we offer to ensure an accurate diagnosis as well as the most appropriate course of treatment.

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Medical Program

The Medicine Program covers a wide range of services with a special focus on the care of the elderly.

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Mental Health

North York General Hospital is recognized for offering a wide range of mental health services that meet the specific needs of individuals of all ages and their families.

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Palliative & Supportive Care

Palliative and supportive care is a medical specialty for people living with a serious illness. It is focused on providing patients and their caregivers with relief from the symptoms and stresses associated with a serious illness to improve quality of life.

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Seniors’ Care

The community North York General Hospital serves has one of the highest percentages of older adults in the country. Our seniors’ care services help older adults maintain their sense of dignity and independence through improved health and quality of life.

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Surgery

The Surgery Program’s professionals provide you with safe, effective, people-centred care.