The Pulse: Community Newsletter October 2022

October 2022

NYGH’s Year in Review Celebrates Progress, Courage, and Outstanding Care

As we approach the mid point of a busy fall season, it is important to reflect on our progress and achievements during past year.

NYGH’s Year in Review highlights just some of the incredible accomplishments in 2021-2022 – success stories that are all the more impressive given the daunting challenges the health system faced last year.

It recounts stories of outstanding care, courage, and changed lives and shares progress made on our strategic directions to transform health care at NYGH and across our communities.

We are immensely grateful for our dedicated and compassionate staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, Foundation, and donors, and for North York Toronto Health Partners (NYTHP), and our health, community and government partners for their strong collaboration.

Thank you to the communities, patients, and families we have the privilege of serving.

I hope you enjoy our report.

Karyn Popovich, President & CEO, NYGH

READ THE YEAR IN REVIEW HERE

New Parents Form Special Bond with NYGH

For expectant parents, the decision about where to give birth is a big one. There are several factors to consider such as the reputation of the hospital or provider, proximity to home and the services offered.

When the time came to deliver her first child, Thornhill resident Wendy Yeh chose North York General Hospital (NYGH). This was based on a friend’s recommendation and because NYGH was close to home. For Wendy, this decision was a very good one. Wendy developed preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that required several weeks of bed rest, followed by specialized care for her premature babies. This happened again during the birth of her second child. Both times, the NYGH team got her and her family safely through that very challenging time.

The days leading up to surgery can be an overwhelming and emotionally taxing experience for patients and their families and caregivers. There are forms to complete, information to read, X-rays and blood tests and often equipment like crutches to purchase.

As part of NYGH’s multi-year Digital Health Strategy, we are offering a range of digital health services to make the care journey easier and less stressful for patients and families. One of these services is the SeamlessMD app, which gives patients the tools to take an active role in managing their care.

Expanded Access to Eating Disorder Services will Support more Children and Teens

For 11-year-old “Claire,” throwing away her lunch at school and eating smaller portions at home was part of an attempt to cope with the heightened anxiety and uncertainty she felt during the pandemic. On top of the fear of contracting COVID-19 and the constantly changing pandemic restrictions, Claire experienced the added stress of a family move during the pandemic.

Her family left the city for a small town where they didn’t know anyone. This meant starting a new school, meeting new children and teachers, and living in a strange place – away from the comfort and familiarity of her previous home and her routine as a competitive gymnast.

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New Parents Form Special Bond with NYGH

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