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Opioids are the third leading cause of accidental death in Ontario. With awareness of the opioid crisis, in 2016 Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) launched the Opioid Task Force to promote education of pain management and safe prescribing as well as to monitor patients requiring pain medications

"I walked in the door and I’ve never seen a more organized place." In less than a year, patients needing an MRI at Markham Stouffville Hospital have seen a dramatic improvement in waiting times.

Today Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, announced that Ontario’s Government for the People is investing approximately $1 million to improve services for patients at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital site of the Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).

Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is proud to launch Canada’s first electronic surveillance and documentation system that helps prevent critical situations for paediatric patients.

February is heart month and in commemoration, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) lead cardiologist Dr. Joseph Minkowitz and cardiac nurse practitioner Sue Feltham are providing tips on how to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Congratulations to proud parents Danny and Amber DeRose, who welcomed baby Joseph at 2:11 a.m at Markham Stouffville Hospital. 

For most organizations, the strategic plan is the roadmap, the aspiration, the guiding light for the future. But what do you do when your five-year strategic plan requires a mid-term course correction? 

Accreditation Canada has issued a formal letter congratulating Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) for being awarded with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible from the national quality standards organization.

The P.A.R.T.Y. program uses realistic scenarios to show the dangers of smoking marijuana and driving.

Markham Stouffville Hospital recently held a joint health education night.