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(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...

Dr. Taj Kaura, Site Chief, Urgent Care Centre, Peel Memorial

People of Peel Memorial: Dr. Tajinder Kaura, Urgent Care Centre Site Chief

Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:16 PM

Every day that Dr. Tajinder Kaura steps foot in Peel Memorial’s Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is a day he looks forward to. As a dedicated emergency physician, Dr. Kaura loves his job, values the team he works alongside and cherishes the community he’s proudly called home for the past ten years.

“I love the energy of the team, the fast pace and the privilege of taking care of people when they need us most,” said the UCC Site Chief and father of two small children. “Just being able to give back to the...

Headshots of all the women who work as part of the ORIHI team

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 08:00 AM

In this photo (l-r): Banita Aggarwal, Augustina Ampofo, Harene Buvanesan, Kamalprit Chokar, Athena Foo, Joy Anne Gatmaitan, Chanjot Gill, Sarah Kamal Eddin, Diksha Katoch, Senaya Kiruwanagamage, Marie Licodini, Rosa M. Marticorena, Sofia Ramirez, Patti Rempel, Tiziana Rivera, Simran Saini, Sonia Singh, Arunya Sithi Vinayagam, Monica Szczypinski, Lynn Vicente and Gabriella Villanueva.

On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of...

100 years of Peel Memorial: A year of reflection and celebration

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 11:28 AM

Join William Osler Health System (Osler) as it honours Peel Memorial’s proud past and bold future: Share your stories!

Osler is proud to celebrate Peel Memorial’s 100th anniversary, and a legacy of delivering exemplary care and fostering the health and well-being of the community. This year, Osler will honour the many people and stories that shaped the hospital’s remarkable history through the 'Peel Memorial 100: Proud Past. Bold Future.' campaign, launching today.

Peel Memorial’s proud past

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