World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of community connections
By David Yin, Local Journlism Initiative reporter World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 is an international opportunity for people
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Sports & Health
Moving to agency-free nursing will improve the ‘quality of care’ at MSH
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter There’ll be more familiar faces on your next visit to the Markham Stouffville
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Ontario launches abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program
The recently announced Ontario Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program is a first-of-its-kind screening program in Canada that will help save
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Markham physician aims to empower patients through health literacy app
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Markham-based physician Tami Vasanthakumaran is developing the app Meducine to empower patients around
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Cathay Ball supports Mon Sheong LTC centres
The Mon Sheong Foundation will host its 33rd annual black-tie Cathay Ball on November 1 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites
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Markham Cricket Association raises $1,000 for MSH
The Markham Cricket Association (MCA) raised $1,000 for the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation (MSHF) through its first-ever charity cricket tournament:
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Make time for your health: Book a mammogram today
From October 6 to 10, Oak Valley Health (OVH) will take part in the Ontario Breast Screening Program’s (OBSP) annual
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West Nile virus begins to infect residents of York Region
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2025,
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Oak Valley Health expands cancer care with thermal ablation treatment
Oak Valley Health has taken a step forward in advancing patient-centred cancer care through thermal ablation. This minimally invasive treatment
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Cyclist conquers Iceland for SickKids, raises $63K
Braving fierce winds and days of isolation, Michael Riley cycled the entire 1,322-kilometre Ring Road of Iceland — all to
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