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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.

Help Build Osler’s New Cath Lab

Help Build Osler's New Cath Lab Decades ago, I made a personal commitment to my health—regular runs, nutritious food, and a mindset to stay fit well into my retirement. By all accounts, I was ready for my “… Read More.

September 29, 2024

equipment, Hospital Family Story, Patient Story, Stories

Defibrillators

Osler Equipment Profile: Defibrillators In recent years, defibrillators have become increasingly common in public spaces like soccer fields, malls, schools, and arenas. At Osler hospitals, there are two types o… Read More.

August 6, 2024

equipment, Stories

The Phaco Machine

Osler Equipment Profile: The Phaco Machine Cataracts are the leading cause of sight loss in Canada. Fortunately, with a relatively short surgery, vision is often improved or corrected entirely. Each cataract… Read More.

January 29, 2024

equipment, Stories

What is a Tono-Pen?

What is a Tono-Pen? Every day, people visit the Emergency Department (ED) for any number of reasons. When it’s an eye condition, or a trauma that might affect the eyes, William Osler Health System's (Osler) p… Read More.

October 19, 2023

equipment, Stories

Small but Mighty

Small but Mighty Imagine a state-of-the-art medical device that can swiftly intubate and resuscitate infants in critical situations, allowing them to receive the urgent care they need. At William Osler Health S… Read More.

June 12, 2023

Donor Story, equipment, Stories

Ultrasound Machine Used In Life-Saving Dialysis Treatment

Ultrasound Machine Used In Life-Saving Dialysis Treatment Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for many people with reduced kidney function. It keeps the body in balance by performing some of the roles that the … Read More.

April 5, 2023

equipment, Stories

What is a C-arm?

What is a C-arm? William Osler Health System is home to two Cardiac Catheterization Labs (Cath Labs) where a team of cardiologists and other cardiac professionals provide 24/7 emergency care. The labs are used … Read More.

February 8, 2023

equipment, Hospital Family Story, Stories