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2024 New Year’s baby arrives at Etobicoke General Hospital

Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024 09:11 AM

The team at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Etobicoke General Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2024, born early this morning at 12:32 a.m. Mom and Dad who reside in Brampton welcomed a baby boy!

Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families who are welcoming new babies at this special time.

Etobicoke General Hospital is a full-service hospital serving the communities of Etobicoke and surrounding areas, part of...

Cartoon image of a hospital in a winter scene with the text Happy Holidays written above the hospital

Happy Holidays from the CEOs at Osler and Osler Foundation

Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2023 09:30 AM

One of the greatest joys we have each year is wishing all those who help care for our communities year-round a happy holiday season.

Our hearts are full of gratitude – for our Osler team members, who give the best of themselves every day to provide high quality, compassionate care, and for our donors and government, health care and community partners for their unwavering support. Thank you for always being there when you are needed most. A special note of appreciation also goes to those caring...

Dr. Greg Rutledge, Chief of Staff, William Osler Health System

Dr. Rutledge’s five tips for a healthy holiday season

Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 11:09 AM

Dr. Greg Rutledge, MD, CCFP(EM), is William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Chief of Staff. Dr. Rutledge holds a Medical Degree from the McMaster University School of Medicine, where he also completed his Family Medicine Residency and Emergency Medicine Fellowship.

With winter and the holiday season fast approaching, it is important to take steps to be safe and healthy. Here are Dr. Rutledge’s tips for a healthy holiday season:

Get back to cold, flu and COVID-19 prevention basics

With the holiday...

Osler's November 2023 Telephone Town Hall

Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:00 PM

On November 22, Osler held a Telephone Town Hall. This virtual, interactive event included the latest hospital updates as well as how Osler is preparing for the fall/winter respiratory season and the steps people can take to support greater health and wellness through the winter season. Participants engaged with hospital leaders, including: Dr. Frank Martino, Osler’s President and CEO; Elsa Cabral, Member of Osler’s Board of Directors; Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer; Tony Raso, Vice...

Registered Nurse Lanae Sylva stands in front of the Osler's Values compassion sign

Meet Lanae Sylva: Osler's 2023 Compassion Award winner

Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 09:05 AM

Registered Nurse Lanae Sylva says she loves to talk with her patients, their family members and her colleagues.

“I’m always learning small, little things about people … which helps me to understand them better,” she explained. With this more fulsome picture, comes a greater capacity for empathy and compassion – something Lanae has no shortage of.

Her colleagues say she cares deeply for the well-being of others and is a helping hand to all those around her, making her a perfect recipient one of...