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Letter to the community from Osler's President and CEO Dr. Frank Martino

Dear community:

One year ago, I had the honour of becoming William Osler Health System’s (Osler’s) President and CEO. Reflecting on my first year, I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude for Osler’s incredible health care heroes, our vibrant, engaged community whom we have the privilege to serve, our many partners, our generous donors, and all those entrusted to our care. This community and this team truly are my ‘why’ and the reason I am so inspired to come to work every day to build a strong...

Beat the heat: What to know about heat-related illnesses

We all know we must protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But did you know it goes even further than that? Exposure to the sun can induce heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and can become dangerous if immediate actions aren’t taken.

We spoke to Dr. Jeffrey Handler, Emergency Physician, to learn more about heat-related illnesses and how to protect yourself.

What are heat-related illnesses and how are they caused?

Heat-related illnesses are conditions that occur...

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...