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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.

A Story from The Heart

A Story from the Heart About 2.6 million Canadians live with diagnosed heart disease. Jim Schembri is one of them. February is Heart Month, and we are sharing Jim’s story to help raise awareness of heart hea… Read More.

February 10, 2023

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, 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

Supporting Work to Support Home

Supporting Work to Support Home "I give to support my workplace and also to support my community. This is my hospital, and Osler has been there for me and my family during the high and low points in our live… Read More.

December 21, 2022

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Honouring Osler’s 2022 Leaders in Philanthropy

Honouring Osler's 2022 Leaders in Philanthropy Osler Foundation recently recognized three Osler physicians with the 2022 Physician Philanthropy Awards. These awards are given to those who demonstrate strong lea… Read More.

November 18, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Survivorship Clinic offers long-term treatment for patients living with cancer

Survivorship Clinic offers long-term treatment for patients living with cancer Pictured L-R: Lyda Silva, Suzanne Lewis, RN, Eva Adonis, Health Care Aide, Diana Fernando, RN, Courtney Coom, RN, Dr. Martin Chasen, Ha… Read More.

October 12, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Recreation Therapist makes meaningful impact on patients

Raising Funds for Creative Tools When Amanda Kidnie was a teenager, a close friend got sick and suffered a stroke. It was the treatment her friend received that inspired her to pursue a career in health care. … Read More.

July 26, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Physiotherapist Champions Patients through Rehab Journey

Physiotherapist Champions Patients through Rehab Journey Encouraged by her father at a young age to try different fields of work, Sheila Makadia-Pento spent a summer volunteering at a physiotherapist clinic. Th… Read More.

June 14, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Giving to Osler: A Family Tradition

Giving to Osler: A Family Tradition “Support the hospitals because the hospitals support us.” It is a statement Dr. John Morrell, Urologist at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Etobicoke General Hospi… Read More.

June 14, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Physiotherapist teams up to provide exceptional patient care

Teaming Up to Provide Exceptional Care Mandy Duncombe, Physiotherapist, Brampton Civic When you ask Mandy Duncombe, a physiotherapist at Brampton Civic Hospital, what she likes most about her job, her answer is … Read More.

May 24, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories