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William Osler Health System

Insights from Osler's clinical experts and senior leadership. Not intended to substitute medical advice. www.williamoslerhs.ca

William Osler Health System (Osler) is one of the largest community hospitals in Canada. Comprised of Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (opening in early 2017), Osler currently serves over 1.3 million people living in one of the fastest-growing and most culturally-diverse regions in the country. Osler’s emergency departments are among the busiest in Canada and its labour and delivery program is one of the largest in the province.

Committed to patient-inspired health care without boundaries, our mission is to provide innovative health care delivered with compassion. Through this platform, we will share insights from Osler’s clinical experts and senior leadership to educate patients and families.

Please note that the content we share is strictly for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
What You Need To Know About

What You Need To Know About Tuberculosis

With today marking World TB Day, it is important to highlight that about 10.4 million people around the world are diagnosed with TB and 1.8 million die from the disease every year, according to the World Health Organization. While the majority of people with TB live in developing countries like India, Indonesia and Nigeria, the illness also affects people in Canada with more than 1,500 cases reported in 2014 alone.
03/24/2017 02:02 EDT
Lung Cancer Is Preventable And Treatable With Early

Lung Cancer Is Preventable And Treatable With Early Detection

It is important to know that unlike other types of cancers, lung cancer doesn't show symptoms until in much later stages. This means that by the time an individual begins to notice changes to his or her health, the cancer has significantly advanced, often making treatment more complex. However, there is still hope.
06/01/2016 10:51 EDT
Creating A Culture Of Organ And Tissue Donation Saves

Creating A Culture Of Organ And Tissue Donation Saves Lives

The shift in the culture has meant that every department at Osler -- from the ER to the OR -- now see it as a priority that all families are given the opportunity to choose donation. Families can find hope in knowing that there is the potential to save eight lives through organ donation and up to 75 more through tissue donation.
04/29/2016 05:05 EDT