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(L-R): Naseem Somani’s children Alyna Ranmall and Sapheer Somani; Kiki Ferrari, Executive Vice President, and Chief Clinical Officer, William Osler Health System; Vito Ciciretto, CEO, Dynacare

Osler leader honoured in recognition of International Women’s Day

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:07 AM

Kiki Ferrari receives Brampton Board of Trade’s Naseem Somani Memorial Leadership Excellence Award

William Osler Health System (Osler) is proud to share that Kiki Ferrari, Executive Vice President, and Chief Clinical Officer, has received the Naseem Somani Memorial Leadership Excellence Award from the Brampton Board of Trade. This unique recognition is bestowed onto women living or working in the Brampton community who demonstrate leadership, innovation and service, and who encourage women's...

(l-r): Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation; Shafqat Ali, Member of  Parliament for Brampton Centre; Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System

Osler and Osler Foundation leaders honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 04:18 PM

Pictured (l-r): Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation; Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre; Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System.

William Osler Health System (Osler) and William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation) are proud to announce that Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO of Osler, and Ken Mayhew, President and CEO of Osler Foundation, have each been awarded the prestigious King Charles III...

Dennis MacDougall poses in a hallway at Peel Memorial

People of Peel Memorial: Denis MacDougall, patient

Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 09:00 AM

Brampton resident Denis MacDougall knows a thing or two about health care.

For decades, health and fitness have been a cornerstone of Denis’ life, and he is an avid runner. He also has over 40 years of service as a health care professional and leader, including as Acting President of Peel Memorial in 1990/91. Today, Denis continues to give back to the community he calls home, greeting patients and families as one of Osler’s dedicated Peel Memorial volunteers. Denis can relate firsthand to the...

(l-r): Dr. Angel Petropanagos, Dr. Paula Chidwick, Dr. Jill Oliver and Theresa Nitti

Meet the PoET team: Values Champion for Innovation

Posted on Monday, February 24, 2025 09:26 AM

“When I think something is unjust, especially if it’s happening because of inaction, I feel compelled to get involved.”

That was Community Ethicist Dr. Jill Oliver’s response when asked about what inspires her in her role as the Prevention of Error-Based Transfers (PoET) Project Lead at William Osler Health System (Osler). She said, “just knowing that improvements are possible” is a powerful motivator for her.

And there is no doubt that Dr. Oliver and the PoET team are making things better— both...

Beatrice Kahenya, NP for the adult program in Osler’s sickle cell disease clinic

A call to care: Navigating sickle cell disease with Beatrice Kahenya, NP

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:33 AM

With over 10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Beatrice has spent the last two years helping patients manage the challenges of sickle cell disease (SCD).

Her career in health care has taken her to many hospitals, primary care clinics, home and community care settings and public health units supporting school health and wellness. Just as she felt called back to the bedside, she came across a nurse practitioner (NP) job posting at Osler. She shares her passion for advocating for and...