Oak Valley Health

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 ().

Our Summer Student Research Program is now accepting applications! 🔬 This unique opportunity offers a community-hospital...
02/06/2026

Our Summer Student Research Program is now accepting applications! 🔬 This unique opportunity offers a community-hospital research experience across multiple disciplines. Students will take part in exciting, hands-on research right at the patient’s bedside.

Interested applicants should complete their application by February 16, 2026.

02/06/2026

From the moment Arden Warren joined Oak Valley Health's Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), she knew she had found the right place to practice nursing.

A Registered Nurse and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with 25 years of experience, Arden works in the outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic, where she supports parents and newborns as they navigate their earliest moments together.

Arden is deeply passionate about women’s and infants’ health. “It’s incredibly powerful to see a parent go from doubt and frustration to confidence and connection,” she shares.

The MSH Heroes program gives patients and families a way to recognize nurses like Arden, whose care makes a lasting difference.

Meet Arden and discover more stories from our 35th anniversary magazine at https://bit.ly/4t14pVh

Today we celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month 🎉 and the incredible work of our Recreational Therapy Inpatient departme...
02/05/2026

Today we celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month 🎉 and the incredible work of our Recreational Therapy Inpatient department — including Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Shauna Sartor — who brings joy, purpose, and healing to our patients every day.

Through individualized programs and creative therapeutic activities, our team helps patients reconnect with meaningful experiences while building confidence and independence.

From virtual reality tennis that promotes balance, coordination, and movement 🎾🕶️ to piano sessions that support cognitive engagement and self-expression 🧠🎹, our therapists make rehabilitation holistic, engaging, and rewarding. These experiences support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and keep patients motivated throughout their recovery.

Join us in thanking our dedicated recreational therapy staff! 💙💚

Need health care? See a nurse practitioner today! 🩺 Our Community Health Clinics provide timely, appointment-based care ...
02/04/2026

Need health care? See a nurse practitioner today! 🩺 Our Community Health Clinics provide timely, appointment-based care for all ages — including virtual visits, children’s rapid access, and adult services — for residents in Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

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At Oak Valley Health, we recognize Black History Month as part of our ongoing commitment to learning and progress, share...
02/03/2026

At Oak Valley Health, we recognize Black History Month as part of our ongoing commitment to learning and progress, shares Mark Fam, our President and CEO, in his latest Message from Mark — an ongoing series to keep our community connected and informed.

Keep an eye out for more Messages from Mark, where we share what’s happening across our hospitals, our latest initiatives, and how we’re working to make a difference.

This year for Data Privacy Week, our Staff and Physician Wellness team led conversations focused on helping staff protec...
02/03/2026

This year for Data Privacy Week, our Staff and Physician Wellness team led conversations focused on helping staff protect their digital well being — both at work and at home. With support from our Privacy and Cybersecurity department, they shared practical, easy to use tips to help everyone feel more confident and informed online.

Guided by this year’s theme from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — building trust and protecting personal information from the start — our wellness and privacy teams rounded across the organization, offering real time digital and social media tune ups, answering questions, and sharing simple ways to safeguard personal information and develop healthier tech habits.

One way you can protect yourself online: Take a moment this week to switch your social media accounts to private and give your followers list a quick review. It’s a small action that puts you in control of who sees your posts and helps protect your personal information from being misused. A quick digital check in can make a big difference.

Did you know our Outpatient Pharmacy at Markham Stouffville Hospital carries a range of over-the-counter medications, ho...
01/30/2026

Did you know our Outpatient Pharmacy at Markham Stouffville Hospital carries a range of over-the-counter medications, home health care products, and essential health care supplies, as well as specialty products for nutritional needs, wound care supplies, pressure stockings, and pre-surgical preparations.

01/30/2026

For many patients and families, a friendly face makes all the difference, and Genevieve Payumo is often the first to offer it.

Genevieve joined the Oak Valley Health Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) team in 1998 and worked in nearly every department before settling into her current role as a Unit Secretary in the Transitional Care Unit. For her, meaningful care starts with connection and understanding the patient beyond their diagnosis. “You can’t judge a person by their disease,” Genevieve says. “It’s important to get to know them.”

The MSH Heroes program allows patients and families to recognize staff members like Genevieve, while helping support care across our hospital.

Discover Genevieve’s story and more of the people behind MSH in our 35th anniversary magazine, available at https://bit.ly/4t14pVh

Our volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to our hospitals and reflect our diverse community. W...
01/29/2026

Our volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to our hospitals and reflect our diverse community. We have many different volunteer programs, one of which being our Patient Experience Participant (PEP) program.

The PEP program just celebrated its eighth year and, with that, made a few changes to the structure of the program, including the introduction of the PEP Steering Council.

By the time winter settles in, many Canadians notice a familiar shift. Days shrink, skies darken, and the energy of summ...
01/29/2026

By the time winter settles in, many Canadians notice a familiar shift. Days shrink, skies darken, and the energy of summer feels like a distant memory. For some, this change is more than a seasonal slump — it’s a recurring, clinically recognized condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

While SAD exists worldwide, says Dr. Rus Sethna, Psychiatrist, Canada’s northern latitude makes us as a population particularly vulnerable.

Stay connected to your health! 🩺 Patient Connect gives you secure, 24/7 online access to your health information — like ...
01/28/2026

Stay connected to your health! 🩺 Patient Connect gives you secure, 24/7 online access to your health information — like appointments, lab results, visit history, medications, and more — straight from your computer or phone. You can also share access with family or caregivers if you choose!

Andre Saker is our Director of Capital Planning, Infrastructure, and Building Maintenance, leading teams that deliver ma...
01/28/2026

Andre Saker is our Director of Capital Planning, Infrastructure, and Building Maintenance, leading teams that deliver major projects across the organization, including Breast Health Centre, Outpatient Pharmacy, Mental Health Inpatient Unit, and Uxbridge Hospital’s temporary helipad site in preparation for the new hospital.

Among these accomplishments, one of the most significant is the quadruple redundancy initiative — a first of its kind in North America. Designed to maximize electrical redundancy to critical patient care areas, the system ensures hospital operations continue uninterrupted, even in the event of multiple system failures.

If there’s a power outage while a surgeon is in the operating room, says Andre, this redundancy ensures there isn’t even a flicker. Equipment, tools, and essential technology continue running seamlessly, supported by uninterrupted power supply systems and backup generators.

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