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Dr. Hussain’s five tips to prevent falls
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 11:43 AM
Dr. Fatima Maryam Hussain, MBBCh FRCPC is a Geriatrician in the Senior's Health program at William Osler Health System (Osler). After completing her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Hussain completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and her Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Manitoba, Canada.
Falls are the most common reason for injury-related hospitalization among elderly Canadians.1 Here are Dr....
Connect with Osler leaders at community Telephone Town Hall
Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2023 01:38 PM
Hear the latest hospital updates, including your options for care during the fall and holiday seasons
William Osler Health System (Osler) is inviting community members to participate in its next Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, November 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants will hear from Osler leaders about the latest hospital updates, including how Osler is preparing for the fall/winter respiratory season, and the steps people can take to support greater health and wellness through the...
A career with personal growth: Eligio’s journey to becoming an operating room nurse
Posted on Monday, October 30, 2023 11:54 AM
In the dynamic realm of health care, operating room (OR) nurses hold a pivotal role in patient safety during surgical procedures. At Osler, OR nurses exemplify our commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork. Eligio Acebedo, an experienced OR nurse shares his rewarding and impactful journey so far at Osler.
Dedication to nursing: A lifelong passionEligio, an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with nearly 30 years of dedicated service, shares his remarkable career insights and personal...
Reshaping lives - one breast cancer patient at a time
Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 11:51 AM
Breast reconstruction surgery offers a profound transformation for many patients who have journeyed through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
The decision for reconstruction surgery is a personal one and can build confidence and comfort. The surgery is covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) - and is often a combination of both modern medicine and artistry. We spoke with Dr. Christine Tang, Plastic Surgeon, at Osler to learn more about breast reconstruction surgery...
Keeping tabs on health care innovation: Our Health Sciences Library
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 11:30 AM
Whether help is needed surrounding a patient care scenario or new research has been published relevant to an internal program, Osler’s Health Sciences Library team is on it.
The small but mighty team holds the key to countless online databases and resources, and have the expertise required to help our staff and physicians find the information they need, when they need it. We spoke with Janice Thompson, Team Lead, Health Sciences Library, to learn more about the unique role of the library in...
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