Serving Ontario’s hospitals to build a better health system.
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On National Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the courage, service & sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have served our country & helped shape its history. We also recognize the ongoing service of Indigenous members of the Canadian military. Learn more: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembranc…
Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day. We remember and honour the contributions of more than 12,000 Indigenous Canadians who have served in the Canadian Forces. Miigwech for your service and sacrifices, both past and present.
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Ontario's hospitals are guided by a unique governance model that relies on community members volunteering to serve on local hospital boards. In this issue of Why I Serve, we spoke with Remi Loranger, Board Member at Temiskaming Hospital: oha.com/news/why-i-serve-wit…
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A recent @nytimes feature highlights @UHN's Toronto General Hospital, where surgeons are training GoNoGoNet, an AI-powered surgical tool. A strong reminder that some of the world's most exciting health innovations are happening right here in Canada: nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world…
Canada helped pioneer AI. Now, UHN researchers are exploring how it can improve patient care.
@nytimes goes inside Toronto General Hospital to see how surgeons are using AI technology to support safer, more precise surgery.
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Following concerns raised today about changes to registered nursing positions, the OHA is providing important context on how hospital care teams are evolving and what these changes mean for patients and health care workers.
Read our statement: oha.com/Bulletins/OHA%20Stat…
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A Canada-first milestone: St. Michael’s has performed Canada’s first robotic hybrid ablation for atrial fibrillation, combining minimally invasive cardiac surgery, electrophysiology expertise & robotics to improve care for patients with persistent AF. unityhealth.to/2026/10/st-mi…
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Ontario's hospitals are guided by a unique governance model that relies on community members volunteering to serve on local hospital boards. In this issue of Why I Serve, we spoke with Judy Cayford, Board Chair at Rural Roads Health Services: oha.com/news/why-i-serve-wit…
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For older adults, the transition from hospital to home or community can be an important part of recovery. Programs from @Sunnybrook, @providence_care, and @CAMHnews are helping patients access the care and supports they need beyond the hospital: oha.com/news
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During Canadian Patient Safety Week, we recognize the shared commitment across Ontario’s hospitals to keep patients safe every day through quality improvement, evidence-based practices and more. Thank you to health care teams for your dedication to putting patient safety first.
This week is Canadian Patient Safety Week! Patient safety and satisfaction is a priority for us at SLMHC, and your feedback helps us to better serve you! Visit slmhc.on.ca/feedback to provide a compliment or feedback for improvement.
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From bringing dementia care into the community to strengthening crisis response and supporting independence, hospitals and their partners are finding new ways to provide more connected, responsive care for people living with dementia: oha.com/news
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For older adults living with frailty, rehabilitation can begin long before a rehabilitation bed is available. The North East Regional Geriatric Program is helping communities strengthen care pathways and support recovery throughout the hospital journey: oha.com/news/looking-beyond-…
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With more than 352K people in Ontario already living with dementia, better coordination across health and social services is vital. The Ontario Dementia Task Force is bringing together more than 40 organizations to help make care a more connected journey: oha.com/news/connecting-the-…
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As Ontario’s population ages and more people are living longer with chronic conditions and complex care needs, hospitals and their partners are working across traditional boundaries and strengthening integrated, person-centred models of care: oha.com/news/rethinking-care…
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Meeting the needs of Ontario’s aging population means reimagining how care is delivered. The latest Health System News highlights how hospitals are finding new ways to provide safer, more coordinated care for older adults: oha.com/news
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The OHA is honoured to host its first-ever Traditional Knowledge Exchange on Manitoulin Island, bringing Indigenous leaders, Knowledge Keepers and hospital representatives together to honour Indigenous knowledge, strengthen relationships and advance reconciliation in health care.
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During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we recognize that mental illness can affect anyone and noone should have to face it alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a trusted health care provider or a hospital in your community.
#MentalHealthMatters #MIAW2026
🧠 It’s #MIAW2026.
Mental health is health — and knowing where to find support matters.
Explore mental health, addictions and crisis resources available in Niagara through the NOHT-ÉSON Resource Navigator:
noht-eson.ca/resourcenavigat…
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This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & #OrangeShirtDay, we honour survivors of residential schools, remember those who never returned home & recognize intergenerational trauma. At the OHA, we're committed to ongoing learning, reflection & working towards reconciliation.
Today, we honour the Indigenous children taken from their families and communities, remember those who never came home, and stand with Survivors and families as we continue the journey of healing and reconciliation.🧡 Every Child Matters. #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR
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Chi-Miigwetch to Lynne Innes for her leadership and service on the OHA’s Board, including as Vice Chair. As President & CEO of @weeneebayko and a nurse practitioner, Lynne has brought valuable clinical, northern and community perspectives to Ontario’s health care system.
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Thank you to Dr. Gary Newton, President and CEO of @SinaiHealth, for his service on the OHA Board and as Board Chair of Proximity Institute. As a respected physician and health care leader, Gary has brought valued expertise and perspective to advancing Ontario’s health system.
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Thank you to Lynn McDonald for her outstanding service to the OHA Board! For more than 20 years, Lynn has contributed her exceptional investment and governance expertise, helping support the OHA’s long-term financial sustainability. We’re grateful for her leadership.
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Congratulations to Nirupa Muthurajah on joining the OHA’s Board of Directors! With extensive experience in investment strategy, governance & long-term planning, Nirupa brings valuable expertise to support Ontario’s hospitals & a strong health care system: oha.com/about-oha/board-of-d…
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