Mackenzie Health

As Digital Health Week wraps up, we celebrate the transformative role of technology in health care and the incredible team driving innovation at Mackenzie Health. From speedy digital access to test results while in hospital to virtual care and remote monitoring, digital health is making care more accessible, efficient and personalized than ever before. A big thank you to our Digital Health team at Mackenzie Health for helping patients and their families stay connected and engaged in their care. Together, we are embracing new tools and technology to shape the future of health care in our community. #DigitalHealthWeek #DigitalHealth

We’re grateful to showcase the philanthropic leadership of our friends at UniversalCare Canada Inc. and their event, Strides for Seniors, through the naming of the Patient and Visitor Seating Area in our Nephrology Unit at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. The family-friendly event, Strides for Seniors, is aimed at supporting seniors in our community and promoting health and happiness at every stage in life. To celebrate their continued generosity, we were pleased to recently unveil their personalized plaques. Thank you, UniversalCare! #PatientCare #Donation #Charity #Generosity #ThankYou #Gratitude #MackenzieHealthFoundation

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 15th Women to Women Symposium, featuring our very own Dr. Olamide Sobowale, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Director of the Woman and Child Program at Mackenzie Health. Dr. Sobowale participated as a panelist and shared her expertise on women’s health issues including how women can be their own best advocates as they experience transitions from fertility to pregnancy to menopause and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to Andrea Degasparis-Roncon, Women to Women Chair, Jennifer Coletta Rashty, President & CEO of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, and everyone who participated in the centerpiece raffle, raising over $9,500 to support the Woman and Child Program at Mackenzie Health. We are grateful for your support! 

Each year, we invite our staff and community to submit nominations for our Kudos Awards. The awards recognize the remarkable contributions of our team in caring for our community. We are incredibly proud of Vince from our clinical informatics team, who received the Innovation Award for his exceptional work in building and optimizing workflows for our stroke team. Vince’s innovations have significantly streamlined the care provided to stroke patients, making their journey more efficient and improving outcomes. “Before joining the clinical informatics team, I was a nurse,” Vince shares. “Even though I’ve transitioned to the technology side of the hospital, I’m always thinking about my colleagues on the front lines and how I can make their jobs easier.” Thank you for always being there to support our staff and make the care they provide our patients even better. Congratulations on your well-earned Kudos! If you know a person or team at Mackenzie Health that deserves a Kudos, nominate them here: https://lnkd.in/exrC_v3n #KudosAward #Recognition #PatientCareExcellence #MackenzieHealth

Happy National Philanthropy Day! 💙 Today, we’re celebrating the generosity of our donors and the meaningful impact that donations have on health care in our community. Your support helps ensure that our health care teams have the equipment, tools and space they need to provide the best possible care — thank you! #MackenzieHealthFoundation #NationalPhilanthropyDay 

At Mackenzie Health, we know that better integrated care in our community means better care for our patients. Today, our Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) held our first workshop and skills day for health care professionals from 10 local long-term care homes. The event featured educational sessions, presentations and more, focused on advancing the skills of long-term care staff. We’re helping to ensure patients receive care in the most appropriate setting and enjoy smoother transitions between health care providers. Thank you to all attendees and our outreach and professional practice teams for making this event such a success.

Did you know nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab and medical imaging results, provide referrals to specialists and prescribe medication? These highly skilled health care professionals are a vital part of the exceptional care delivered at Mackenzie Health. From inpatient and outpatient clinics to the 10 long term care homes we support, our nurse practitioners improve and facilitate access to care for our community. Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to all our nurse practitioners! #NPW2024 #NursePractitionerWeek #EvenBetterCare #MackenzieHealth

As National Patient Transport Week draws to an end, we take this opportunity to proudly recognize the essential work of Mackenzie Health’s patient transport/linen team. These dedicated and compassionate professionals not only deliver fresh linens to our patients, but also ensure that they are moved safely and smoothly throughout our hospitals. Their professionalism and compassion are vital in supporting our patients while in our care. To our patient transport/linen team, thank you for all that you do! #NationalPatientTransportWeek #PatientTransporters #ThankYou #Gratitude

Have you had your say? Our community is growing and so are the demands on our health care system. With exciting new housing developments on the way and a subway extension poised to reshape Richmond Hill, the time is now to plan for the future health care needs of our rapidly growing community. But we can’t do it alone. Our community’s voice is more essential now than ever. Take our quick survey to help us better understand your needs and expectations: https://lnkd.in/gY6u8pYx Your voice will help us shape the future of care at Mackenzie Health! #MHCares #CommunityVoice #FutureOfHealthCare #LocalHealth #YourOpinionMatters #Survey

Behind the scenes at Mackenzie Health, our pathology team works tirelessly, examining biopsies and samples to uncover every detail and provide accurate diagnoses for our patients. “We examine everything we receive at a macroscopic level,” shares Alex, a Pathology Assistant. These skilled medical detectives equip our teams with the critical information they need to provide the best care as quickly as possible. Today, on International Pathology Day, we proudly recognize the essential work of our pathology assistants and the entire pathology team. Thank you to these unseen heroes for all that you do. Photo features pathology assistants: Alex, Yoanna and Zack #InternationalPathologyDay #PathologyAssistants #Pathology #MedicalDetectives #PatientCare