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Sahib Singh Madahar (centre) poses for a photo with his parents (l-r) Manjinder Kaur and Sarbjit Singh

Osler volunteer turned doctor-to-be: Meet Sahib Singh

Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026 09:39 AM

Inspired by an early health journey, an interest in the sciences and a desire to serve his community as he has for years as an Osler volunteer, Sahib Singh Madahar shares his ongoing journey to become a physician.

Tell me about your time volunteering at Osler.

I first started volunteering at Etobicoke General when I was in grade 10 to learn more about the health care system and complete my mandatory volunteer hours. Eight years later, I continue to volunteer here. I was first trained in the front...

Left to right: Eleanor Joy Duldulao, Quality Management & Safety Consultant, William Osler Health  System; Dr. Charissa Cordon, Associate Vice President, Practice & Academics, Nursing, William Osler Health  System; Dr. Frank Martino, President & CEO, William Osler Health System; Mahi Patel, Student, Humber  Polytechnic; Umar Farooq, Senior Laboratory Technician, MLA, William Osler Health System; Tiziana Rivera,  Executive Vice President, Quality, Research & Chief Nursing Executive, William Osler Health System; Dr. Ann  Marie Vaughan, President & CEO, Humber Polytechnic; Kristan Lingard, Senior Dean, Faculty of Health & Life  Sciences, Humber Polytechnic

First-of-its-kind laboratory sciences academic practice partnership

Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 02:18 PM

William Osler Health System, Humber Polytechnic and BD-Canada integrate education, clinical practice and technology-enabled innovation in today’s complex health care environment

William Osler Health System (Osler) and Humber Polytechnic (Humber) have signed and launched an Academic Practice Partnership (APP), representing an important milestone in preparing the next generation of laboratory professionals. Unique to this partnership is the collaboration with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)....

Osler launches Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Care Program

Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2026 04:03 PM

William Osler Health System (Osler), with support from the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, is increasing access to specialized cancer care services by launching a new Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care Program.

Designed specifically for adolescents and young adults aged 18 to 39, the AYA Cancer Care Program recognizes that a cancer diagnosis during this stage of life brings unique clinical and psychosocial challenges. The newly launched program will provide tailored support...

Osler celebrates Academic Learning Centre opening to support training next generation of physicians

Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 04:41 PM

Today, William Osler Health System (Osler) celebrated the official opening of its new Academic Learning Centre at Brampton Civic Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an important milestone in clinical education and the future health care workforce serving the region.

The event was attended by the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and local Members of Provincial Parliament who offered remarks. They were joined by leaders from Osler, Toronto Metropolitan...

Vanessa Godfrey, Clinical Nurse Educator, Renal Program, William Osler Health System

Five tips to support kidney health as you age

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2026 11:00 AM

Vanessa Godfrey, MScN, BScN, CNeph(c), is a Clinical Nurse Educator in the Renal Program at William Osler Health System (Osler). She is nationally certified in nephrology and is recognized as a Best Practice Champion by the Registered Nursing Association of Ontario. With over 18 years of experience in renal care, she is dedicated to supporting people living with chronic and acute kidney disease, providing nursing care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Did you know March is National Kidney...