For long-term-care homes, a helping hand during a pandemic doesn’t always come in the form of face masks or ventilators — sometimes it comes in the form of medical know-how.
It’s not business as usual for Markham nurse Alyssa Couture.
The clinical leader of acute medicine and inpatient oncology at Markham Stouffville Hospital is one of the thousands of health-care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) opened its COVID-19 Assessment Centre. There are also new screening processes in place at building entrances at both the Markham and Uxbridge sites, and some entrances have been closed.
It’s not unusual to hear Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) staff share their feelings about going to work each day. “There’s never been a day I didn’t want to come into work,” Carol Trimble said.
Today, Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, was joined by Dave Barton, Mayor of Uxbridge, at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital to announce that the hospital will receive nearly $1,209,619 to maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients to receive
Throughout her cardiac care journey, Vassa Blandizzi has been grateful for the newly expanded cardiology services at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).
Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is proud to have opened the MSH Wellness Clinic, which provides mental health programs and services outside of the hospital setting, making care more accessible for patients. The 3,000 square foot clinic is located on Wooten Way North in Markham.
Ontario is delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care and build a connected and sustainable health care system centred around the needs of patients.
