Stories
Good things are happening in our hospitals every day. Lives are changed for the better. Lives are saved.
Storytelling unites us as human beings. We tell our stories to our families, friends and neighbours. Through our stories, we show people what’s important to us. We connect with the people we love.
YOUR STORIES ABOUT OSLER WILL INSPIRE OTHERS
Do you have a story to tell about the life-changing care you or your loved one received at Osler?
Is there a Health Care Hero who deserves special recognition?
Please share your story with us so that we may spread some good news. As a bonus, your story will inspire others to donate to Osler so that more and more stories will have happy endings.
Inside the lab where hope begins. How Osler is redefining what’s possible
Inside the lab where hope begins. How Osler is redefining what’s possible When most people think about cancer care, they picture hospital rooms, treatment plans, or face-to-face moments with doctors. But hope… Read More.November 5, 2025
A life saved—and a future changed—through innovation at Osler
A life saved—and a future changed—through innovation at Osler Every so often, a story reminds me exactly why I became a doctor—and why I’m proud to say, this is my hospital. When I first heard about … Read More.November 5, 2025
This is My Hospital—and it saved my life.
This is My Hospital—and it saved my life. For more than 40 years, I cared for patients at William Osler Health System (Osler) as an ophthalmologist. I saw firsthand the dedication of our doctors, nurses, and … Read More.November 5, 2025
Osler Employee Giving: Paula Estampador
Paula Estampador: Leading with Heart in the Emergency Department—And Giving Back Where It Matters Most When Paula Estampador talks about William Osler Health System (Osler), it’s not just where she works—… Read More.August 7, 2025
Osler Employee Giving: Terri Lynn Hansen
Terri Lynn Hansen: A Lifetime of Care Comes Full Circle For Terri Lynn Hansen, Director of Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy and Transitions, giving back through William Osler Health System’s… Read More.August 7, 2025
Osler Employee Giving: Julie Merhar
Julie Merhar: From the Front Lines to the Backbone of the Hospital—Why She Still Gives When Julie Merhar started working at William Osler Health System (Osler) in 2007, she was part of the team on the inpatie… Read More.August 7, 2025
Osler Employee Giving: Lara MacNeil
Lara MacNeil: Giving Back to the Hospital That’s Always Been Home For Lara MacNeil, William Osler Health System (Osler) isn’t just where she works—it’s where she grew up, where her children were born, w… Read More.August 7, 2025
Celebrate the Father Figure in Your Life
This Father's Day is especially meaningful for me. Because I’m still here to celebrate it. I’ve spent the last 20 years of my life serving on hospital boards and committees—experience that taught me how … Read More.May 23, 2025
Honour a Mother Figure in Your Life
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. For me, it’s also a time of deep gratitude—because I still get to hug my mom, talk to her every day, and laugh w… Read More.May 7, 2025
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