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.
Giving back in life and beyond: The Crosses
The Crosses—Norman, Grace, Vera and Elsie—were very private people, who didn’t talk about their contributions to the community in general, or to Etobicoke General. The Cross family grew up with a deepseat… Read More.May 21, 2020
This is the time to step up: BVD Petroleum
As a fuel provider to transport companies across Canada and the United States, BVD Petroleum may be an international company, but its heart lies in Brampton. President Bikram Dhillon has called the city home since… Read More.May 19, 2020
Supporting our Community’s Most Vulnerable
The COVID-19 health crisis is hitting long-term care (LTC) facilities across our region especially hard, impacting some of the most vulnerable in our communities. When one of these facilities reached out to Osler … Read More.May 19, 2020
Nursing is not a One-Person Job
Farhana Rahman has been a Registered Nurse for almost a decade, but the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting challenges she’s never seen in her career. “This has taken nursing in a different direction. We are chall… Read More.May 12, 2020
Business owner gives to Osler despite facing economic hardship
Narinder (known to his friends as “Inder”) Janjua and his wife, Geetu. COVID-19 may have affected many stores and businesses, but it didn’t stop RK Truck Center owner, Narinder Janjua, from donating $5,000 … Read More.May 11, 2020
Mom Shares ICU Lessons with Family: Claire Lee
As a physiotherapist on Brampton Civic’s Rehab unit, Claire Lee was accustomed to a busy but familiar rhythm of treating patients with a variety of physical and neurological conditions and getting them better so… Read More.May 4, 2020
Dr. Vaidyanathan: Babies won’t wait to be born
“Babies will come into the world—pandemic or not—and we need to be prepared.” That was top of mind for Dr. Prema Vaidyanathan, Interim Site Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Etobicoke General Hospital,… Read More.May 4, 2020
Robyn Klages: It Takes a Village
For Robyn Klages, being a respiratory therapist means taking it all in stride, even in the midst of a pandemic. “Respiratory therapists are often very grounded individuals and have a great knowledge base,” say… Read More.April 27, 2020
Dr. Davinder Wadehra: For us, by us
Dr. Davinder Wadehra, Medical Director, William Osler Health System Kidney Program As soon as Dr. Davinder Wadehra heard there was a need for PPE, he and his colleagues jumped into action. He filmed a video … Read More.April 27, 2020
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