Running is how
Karyn Popovich clears her mind. She recently began running marathons and each summer participates in one or two triathlons.
Karyn, our hospital's Vice President, Clinical Programs, Quality and Risk, Chief Nursing Executive, has a passion for advancing the quality of health care.
A large focus of her role is delivering high quality, safe and accessible care to patients and their families. A
s Chief Nursing Executive, Karyn is a strong advocate of the nursing profession and all health professionals.
We often hear, and maybe use, the term midlife crisis. Is it a myth or reality?
"There is no medical illness called midlife crisis," says Dr. Thomas Ungar, Chief of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Mental Health Program. "It is not a biological disorder, nor a condition."
In his message to our community,
Tim Rutledge, President and CEO of North York General Hospital, updates us on the strides that have been made since the June 2015 launch of our hospital's refreshed three-year strategy.
Since then, teams across the hospital have taken on almost 50 projects to improve patient care.
You've been tossing and turning, watching the clock inch closer to the morning alarm. No matter how many times you've counted those sheep, you are unable to string together enough shut eye to feel rested.
Psychiatrist Dr. Neil Levitsky gives us tips on conquering insomnia.
On April 5, North York General Hospital participated in the fourth annual InnovationEX, an exposition and exchange designed to highlight the very best innovations from community hospitals.
InnovationEX was presented by the Joint Centres for Transformative Healthcare Innovation, a partnership between six large community hospitals to share innovations focused on improving quality and value in health care.
After nine months of waiting to meet your new bundle of joy, your baby is here! If you are a first-time parent, you may be both excited and anxious to take your baby home from the hospital.
Andrea Levy, Registered Midwife at North York General Hospital, tells us what new parents should expect in the first days at home with their newborn.
