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Dr. Bahl’s five health tips for back to school

Dr. Bharat Bahl, MD CCFP, CAC, EM, is an Emergency Physician with William Osler Health System (Osler) and the Palliative Care Physician Lead at Osler’s Etobicoke General Hospital. After completing medical school at the University of Toronto, Dr. Bahl completed emergency medicine training at the University of Ottawa, and Palliative Care training at McMaster University.

With the new school year just around the corner, here are Dr. Bahl’s tips for a safe and healthy return to school:

Set a daily...

Enhancing patient care and team collaboration: An inside look at anaesthesia assistants

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of health care, the role of anaesthesia assistants has become increasingly important. These professionals play a crucial part in ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. At Osler, anaesthesia assistants have been at the forefront of enhancing patient care and advancing team collaboration. Kevin Dalgliesh, an experienced anaesthesia assistant shares his experiences, insights and remarkable journey that led to his rewarding career at...

Dr. Kaura’s five tips for a safe summer

Dr. Tajinder Kaura, MD CCFP (EM), is an Emergency Physician and Site Chief for the Urgent Care Centre at William Osler Health System’s Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. After completing medical school at Université De Montreal, Dr. Kaura completed his residency at McGill University. Dr. Kaura is also an active member of the South Asian Community Health Taskforce.

Summer is here, a time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Here are Dr. Kaura’s tips for a healthy...

First robot-assisted knee replacement surgery performed at Brampton Civic Hospital

Earlier this month, Michael Clair became the first patient to undergo a robot-assisted total knee replacement surgery at William Osler Health System’s Brampton Civic Hospital.

The much-anticipated new robotic surgical assistant – ROSA, for short – is a welcome addition to the surgical team at Brampton Civic. One of approximately 10 ROSA® Knee Systems in use in hospitals across the country, it offers advanced technology that uses real-time information to assist surgeons with precise placement of...

Dr. Tong’s five tips for cataract awareness

Dr. Lili Tong, MD, FRCSC, is a surgical ophthalmologist at William Osler Health System. She completed her medical training at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, and her ophthalmology training at the Department of Ophthalmology Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto. Dr. Tong is currently a board-certified Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

The most common cause of vision loss in Canada is cataracts, a clouding of the natural lens inside the...