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Ontario Government is transforming Peel Memorial
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 04:05 PM
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, announced support for William Osler Health System (Osler) to move forward with the next phase of development of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (Peel Memorial).
This commitment will transform Peel Memorial into a 24/7 inpatient hospital and Urgent Care Centre, paving the way for an eventual emergency department. When complete, the expanded Peel Memorial will house 250 specialized beds for patients who are in need of rehabilitation...
Ensuring the most vulnerable are supported and protected during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 08:20 AM
Since the start of 2021, Christine Billanti, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub Consultant, has been visiting some of the places in our region hardest hit by COVID-19 to offer a helping hand. As a member of Osler’s Long-Term Care and Congregate Setting Support Team, Christine provides support and education to help reduce the spread of viruses and infections in these settings.
The Long-Term Care and Congregate Setting Support Team is one of 25 across Ontario linked to a local hospital and...
Bridging hospital to home: Osler’s Telehomecare Remote Monitoring Program helps COVID-19 patients
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:04 AM
For years, William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Telehomecare team has been helping patients learn how to successfully manage their chronic conditions at home through the Remote Monitoring Program.
Traditionally the Program focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Telehomecare team expanded the Program to COVID-19 patients. This unique program was envisioned by Osler respirologist Dr. Vikram Commondore...
Osler's March 2021 Telephone Town Hall
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 09:27 AM
On Wednesday, March 24, residents from across our communities participated in Osler’s Telephone Town Hall. This live, interactive event included the latest updates about Osler’s response to COVID-19, the hospital’s role in vaccination, and plans for future hospital expansion projects. Participants heard from senior hospital leaders, including:
- Dr. Naveed Mohammad, President and CEO
- Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer
- Ann Ford, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Services
- Mary Jane...
Creating vital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2021 02:43 PM
Serving one of Canada’s hardest-hit regions through COVID-19 has truly required “all hands on deck.” Osler’s region has consistently experienced one of the highest test positivity rates in Ontario and we’ve cared for the highest number of COVID-19 patients of any hospital in the province.
We’ve had to respond, pivot, anticipate impending needs, and most fundamentally, continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all of our patients – many of whom were struggling with the effects of COVID-19.
Throughout...
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