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Oak Valley Health One of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital.

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations, dedicated to delivering high quality, patient-centred care. Across our two hospitals — Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital — as well as Reactivation Care Centre, more than 480,000 patients are cared for annually. We encourage participation on all our social media channels, but ask that you follow some simple guidelines to ensure our platforms maintain a respectful environment. By interacting with our social media channels, you agree to the following guidelines:

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Through the overwhelming generosity of our communities, our foundations raise funds to assist Oak Valley Health in its mandate to provide the best in progressive community care. You can learn more about Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation through their website (www.mshf.on.ca) and social media channels (). You can learn more about Uxbridge Hospital Foundation through their website (https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/uxbridge-hospital-foundation) and social media channels ().

March is Liver Health Month in Canada, a reminder to care for our livers and understand the factors that influence their...
03/09/2026

March is Liver Health Month in Canada, a reminder to care for our livers and understand the factors that influence their health. To raise awareness, this month we are putting a spotlight on liver cancer — its causes, risks, and the treatments that help patients.

Visit oakvalleyhealth.ca/patient-and-community-education to explore our patient education resources, designed to share the skills, knowledge, and habits to support and manage health challenges. 📖

03/06/2026

Happy Social Work Week! From March 2-8, we celebrate the vital work of social workers at Oak Valley Health. From emergency care to inpatient units, outpatient clinics to mental health settings, and beyond, social workers bring compassion, advocacy, and clinical insight to every space they serve. Oak Valley Health social workers support patients, families, and care teams during life’s most challenging moments.

The theme of this year's Social Work Week is: “When care and insight come together, change happens.” This theme reflects the heart of hospital social work: whole-person care that creates meaningful, lasting impact.

03/05/2026

We're 36 today!

Meet Dr. Anoosh Sharif — a dedicated health care professional, clinical leader, community advocate, and family man who h...
03/05/2026

Meet Dr. Anoosh Sharif — a dedicated health care professional, clinical leader, community advocate, and family man who has called Oak Valley Health home since 2003.
Dr. Sharif is a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician, roles that require both precision and deep clinical insight. He also serves as clinical leader and deputy chief in Diagnostic Services and vice president of the Medical Staff Association — positions that reflect his investment in strengthening medical practice and supporting his colleagues.
“Being a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician is incredibly fulfilling because every day I get to combine advanced imaging technology with direct patient impact,” he shares.

On World Obesity Day, we take the opportunity to highlight obesity and health, physical activity and nutrition, recogniz...
03/04/2026

On World Obesity Day, we take the opportunity to highlight obesity and health, physical activity and nutrition, recognizing the factors contributing to obesity are complex. Factors that extend beyond lifestyle and can include health conditions and the environment.

Visit oakvalleyhealth.ca/patient-and-community-education to explore our patient education resources, designed to share the skills, knowledge, and habits to support and manage health challenges. 📖

Bryn Evans is one of our dedicated Patient Experience Participant (PEP) program volunteers, and a member of the Steering...
03/03/2026

Bryn Evans is one of our dedicated Patient Experience Participant (PEP) program volunteers, and a member of the Steering Council.
“I joined the PEP program to help ensure patient perspectives are always considered in policies and procedures at Oak Valley Health,” says Bryn. “As a PEP, I hope to enhance patient experience, so that patients and families feel like they are at the centre of everything we do as an organization.”

February marks Black History Month — a time to honour the experiences, achievements, and lasting contributions of Black ...
03/02/2026

February marks Black History Month — a time to honour the experiences, achievements, and lasting contributions of Black Canadians across Oak Valley Health, our communities, and our nation.

Led by the newly renamed Black Collaborative Network (BCN), formerly the Network for Black Employees (NBE), our staff, professional staff, and volunteers had the opportunity to participate in several meaningful activities:

▪️ Pan-African flag raising to kick off the month
▪️ Grand rounds with guest speaker Dr. Jacob Pendergrast, sickle cell disease specialist. 💊
▪️ A Black-owned market showcasing local businesses. 🛒
▪️ A lunch and learn featuring Allison Needham, Director, Anti-Racism, Equity and Social Accountability at Unity Health Toronto 🥪📚

Beyond Black History Month, OVH is committed to challenging harmful narratives, deepening our understanding, and taking action to advance equity, inclusion, and the dismantling of anti-Black racism.

Need quick access to care for your child? Community Health Clinic Stouffville offers rapid access for children to provid...
02/27/2026

Need quick access to care for your child? Community Health Clinic Stouffville offers rapid access for children to providers who specialize in paediatric care!

Avoid the wait with online booking for same-day and next-day appointments available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We love to see it!
02/27/2026

We love to see it!

Paul Husbands is one of our Stockless Inventory Attendants. Paul is also a member of Oak Valley Health’s Black Collabora...
02/26/2026

Paul Husbands is one of our Stockless Inventory Attendants. Paul is also a member of Oak Valley Health’s Black Collaborative Network (BCN), formerly the Network for Black Employees (NBE). The BCN is a voluntary group that amplifies Black voices and focuses on matters pertinent to staff, physicians, volunteers, and other partners within Black communities across Oak Valley Health and beyond.

"It’s been a wonderful experience to speak with other members of the BCN, learn about different cultural experiences, and reflect on our history,” says Paul. “I find the BCN to be very informative and inspirational, and I would recommend joining. It’s nice to be part of creating a community where we can learn from each other.”

While vacationing in the Bahamas with his family, Dr. Henry Solow, a 35-year veteran haematologist-oncologist at Markham...
02/25/2026

While vacationing in the Bahamas with his family, Dr. Henry Solow, a 35-year veteran haematologist-oncologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital, experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. After being rushed to a nearby hospital, Dr. Solow ended up at Markham Stouffville Hospital by air ambulance shortly after.

“Going from doctor to patient to doctor was nothing,” Dr. Solow insists. “I was just touched, because half the hospital came to see me: doctors, nurses from my clinic and other wards, lab staff. It was nothing short of exceptional.”

After his recovery, Dr. Solow returned to work one month later.

Learn more about his journey at oakvalleyhealth.ca

Today we proudly celebrated Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse 🐴 with a special celebration at Markham Stouffville...
02/23/2026

Today we proudly celebrated Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse 🐴 with a special celebration at Markham Stouffville Hospital that featured meaningful customs, traditional food, and an exciting performance by Taishan School of Martial Arts.

We wish all those that celebrate happiness, prosperity, and good health.

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