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Inside this edition: Funding for infrastructure upgrades at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital Staying ‘smart’ about improving the experiences of patients and providers Blazing a trail with quicker, more accurate diagnoses for patients Stay safe...
Nancy's journey from stroke to strength Did you know, the faster a stroke victim can get treatment, the better their chance of recovery? Fortunately for Nancy, who suffered a stroke while doing pilates on an otherwise ordinary day in June, Mackenzie...
At Primont Homes, the philosophy is simple yet profoundly impactful: charitable giving helps build stronger communities. This guiding principle was demonstrated recently through their $1 million gift to Mackenzie Health Foundation.
The start of summer has brought special milestones — some of which we’ve already celebrated, and others upcoming! We have new board leadership, a new chapter, and exciting events on the horizon, just to name a few.
With warmer weather, comes more time to spend outdoors with family and friends, and we’re grateful to those who have kicked off the summer season with fundraising events in support of health in our community.
As a nod to one of her favourite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, we sat down with Nicole McCahon, President & CEO of Mackenzie Health Foundation and wrote a spin-off of his popular 3-2-1 Newsletter. This special newsletter reflects on her first year at the Foundation, sharing highlights and providing a glimpse into her leadership approach.
Read about our Community Report for the 2023/24 fiscal year, Walter’s inspiring journey of healing after a stroke with the help of our new Community Stroke Rehab program, understanding ongoing hospital capacity challenges and how we’re responding and exploring our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a recipient of the 2024 Canadian College of Health Leaders Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Award.
The Minister of Health has appointed Mackenzie Health’s President and CEO, Altaf Stationwala, as a supervisor for Renfrew Victoria Hospital effective July 8, 2024.
Richmond Hill and Vaughan, ON (June 20, 2024) — Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Zee and Mario Paura as the new board chairs for Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation, respectively.
Vaughan, ON (June 17, 2024) — Mackenzie Health today announced the opening of a new stroke rehab clinic for residents of York Region, bringing much-needed services closer to home.
Vaughan, ON (May 14, 2024) – Excitement was high at Canada’s Wonderland on Saturday, May 11, 2024, with more than 1,500 people gathered in support of Mackenzie Health Foundation’s 19th annual Strides for Mackenzie Health. To date, the annual event has raised more than $275,000 for Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and donations are still coming in.
Vaughan, ON (April 22, 2024)—Mackenzie Health recently became the first health system in Canada to launch a technology that allows for two-way information flow between an IV pump and a patient’s electronic medical record.
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