North York General Hospital

#DYK? NYG’s Stomach Cancer Program supports patients through all steps of their care journey. The team reviews every single stomach cancer case, and provides access to a patient navigator and experienced surgical oncologists who specialize in using advanced and minimally invasive techniques so patients can achieve their best quality of life https://bit.ly/3V93OBD #StomachCancerAwarenessDay

We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of exceptional care at our Seniors’ Health Centre, which has been owned and operated by North York General since 1985! Today, we proudly mark this milestone alongside our dedicated team members, residents, families, and special guests. Looking ahead, we are excited about NYG’s new Long-Term Care Development, which will be built steps away from the hospital. This new facility will enable us to continue to deliver the highest quality of care and support to seniors in #NorthYork.

This respiratory illness season, Health 811 is available 24/7 for non-emergency health advice or general health information from a registered nurse. Learn more about this and other resources including care options in North York https://bit.ly/4gfcC1b #NorthYork Ontario Health | Santé Ontario

Today, NYG’s Rudy Dahdal, Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Planning & Redevelopment Officer, spoke at a Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities conference. He discussed our partnership with Infrastructure Ontario and using the Alliance delivery model for the development of NYG’s New Patient Care Tower, the largest expansion in our 56-year history. https://bit.ly/48DYTPW

Congratulations to Dr. David Eisen, Ontario’s 2025 Family Physician of the Year! Dr. Eisen has been recognized by the Ontario College of Family Physicians for his exceptional patient care and leadership in healthcare advocacy, community service and medical education. As a dedicated educator, mentor and leader at North York General and the University of Toronto, David continues to advance family medicine to better support patients across North York. #FamilyMedicine #NYGProud

Today, our NYG team took a break to spend time with therapy dogs to promote well-being at work! Thank you to our partners – One Health Partners, St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-Jean and Sunshine Therapy Dogs – for bringing smiles and joy to our workplace. 🐾

#DYK? North York General has partnered with Mino Care to expand access to culturally safe Black maternal and reproductive care across the Greater Toronto Area! Mino Care will offer an in-person clinic out of our community site at 2 Champagne Drive on two Saturdays each month from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Childcare is also provided to support patients with children. “This partnership is an important step in improving access to care that reflects the lived experiences and needs of Black women, families and other people giving birth.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ri4CCx

Thank you Councillor Shelley Carroll for hosting a fantastic Seniors Info Day! NYG President & CEO Everton Gooden shared how North York General is reimagining seniors’ care with a new long-term care development steps from our hospital. We also connected with local seniors about our Specialized Geriatric Services, which help older adults maintain independence and improve quality of life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MSIVWQ #CommunityHealth #SeniorsCare

Today, we honour #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance by raising the Trans flag at our General site today. We remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence. #TDOR

Today is #WorldPancreaticCancerDay. Since introducing endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) at NYG, our team has performed over 200 assessment, providing safe, timely biopsies and diagnoses for patients with pancreatic cancer. Read more about the EUS here: https://bit.ly/3zhd1jl