Our Stories

Markham Stouffville Hospital introduced clinical navigators in several departments, including the Breast Health Centre.

Empathetic, compassionate and caring. That’s how first-time mom Kaitlin Jefferson describes the support she received when visiting Markham Stouffville Hospital’s (MSH) Breastfeeding Clinic.

“My movement was dramatically better than before the surgery. It has given me my life back. I would highly recommend MSH for a same-day surgery.”

Officially opened in April 2019, the clinic brings together the hospital’s surgical, diagnostic and oncology expertise with the aim to reduce wait times for analyzing skin lesions and treatment of melanoma by improving access to specialists and surgeons.

Megan Lewis had a healthy pregnancy and was looking forward to holding her daughter Olivia the minute she was born, but during her labour she developed a fever, her contractions slowed and her baby went into distress.
 

Technology and optimum treatment at MSH help get local BMX star back on his bike – in record time. You know a star when you see one in action. Watching Colson Bates soar over the ramps on his BMX bike, you know you’re watching an elite athlete in the making.

Elena Papapetrou had been dreaming of going to her prom since grade nine. When she was admitted to MSH’s Markham site, it seemed like those dreams could be in jeopardy. But thanks to the incredible efforts of her care team, Elena had an evening she’ll never forget!

Many people suffer in silence with depression, hiding it from family and not getting the help they need. When both her parents passed away in 2017, Hien, cried for a year and came to the realization that something was seriously wrong.

From her extraordinary commitment to help any patient in our hospital, to her exceptional contributions to building resources for one of our medical clinics that benefit patients, families and nurses alike, Registered Practical Nurse Christine Rae is a hero to all.

From her first day working at the hospital on March 5, 1990, Dr. Christyne Peters knew that Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) was where she belonged. As one of the original obstetricians at MSH...