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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.

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

Hospital Family Story, Stories

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

Hospital Family Story, Stories

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

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Jonathon Zarb: Here for you

Spiritual Health Therapist When Jonathon Zarb decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Certificate in Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto, he did so with the intention of opening a… Read More.

April 20, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Simulation in the time of COVID-19: Dr. Tariq

For Dr. Hanzla Tariq, being one of the co-leaders of Osler’s In-Situ Simulation Program means continually learning and innovating, especially during times of extreme pressure. That’s why Dr. Tariq was excit… Read More.

April 14, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

In this together: Laura Gibson

For Laura Gibson, managing the patient flow of a bustling Emergency Department had become second nature for the Brampton Civic Resource Nurse. But her routine soon changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read More.

April 6, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Getting ahead of the curve: Dr. Garay

For Dr. Michael Garay, Site Chief of Emergency Medicine at Brampton Civic Hospital, preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic began weeks ago. “When we started to see patients returning from abroad, we realized w… Read More.

March 30, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Staff Q&A: Dr. Gurjit Bajwa

Emergency Physician and Donor Why do you support Osler Foundation? I believe it’s my civic duty to give back to my community. We are all going to need health care someday, so we should ensure the hospital … Read More.

February 19, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Sim Training Saves Lives

Patient safety is the focus of the Osler Simulation Program “I’m worried about his blood pressure dropping, what should we do?” Two emergency room physicians, three nurses, a respiratory therapist and a p… Read More.

December 30, 2019

Hospital Family Story, Stories