Congratulations to Roy Butler, CEO of St. Josephs Health Care London, on joining the OHA board! A visionary leader driving equity and excellence in health care.

Thank you to Terry Campbell and Dominic Giroux for their service on the OHA board. Your leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on Ontario’s health system.

Congrats to Mike Baker, CEO of Temiskaming Hospital, on his appointment as Treasurer of the OHA board! A strong leader in health care, governance and system innovation.

Congratulations to Michael Iacovelli on joining the Ontario Hospital Association board! A proven leader in health, aerospace, and governance.

Congratulations to Lynne Innes on becoming Vice Chair of the OHA board! Miigwetch for your leadership advancing health equity & care in Indigenous communities.

Congratulations to Kraymr Grenke on joining the Ontario Hospital Association board! A strong voice for Northern Ontario & health system equity.

At Niagara Health, patients are key to shaping health care. Led by Sr. Patient Experience & Engagement Specialist, Caroline Campbell, the Niagara Health Engagement Network has grown to 75+ Patient Partners who co-design projects, and guide decisions: www.oha.com/news/bui...

As trusted voices, health care professionals can help address health misinformation. The OHA's Research Brief offers practical tools and strategies to help health care professionals provide communities with accurate and reliable information. Read more: www.oha.com/Bulletins/Mi...

Good health starts with the right information. To stay informed, turn to trusted, credible sources like Health Canada, hospitals, health leaders and experts who provide the latest, evidence-based guidance. 🔗 www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Brampton Civic Hospital’s robot-assisted knee surgery (ROSA) helps patients recover faster with less pain and swelling, improving outcomes and efficiency. Read more about how innovation is transforming patient care in Ontario: www.insauga.com/bram... #HeretoCare @oslerhealth.bsky.social

Patients with breast cancer are receiving more timely, personalized care at Waterloo Regional Health Network with the launch of a forward-thinking new clinic that integrates pharmacists more deeply into oncology treatment. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/red...

The OHA is honoured to feature art by Dawn Iehstóseranon:ha for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Learn more about her inspiring work & advocacy as a Sixties Scoop survivor & founder of Indigenous Arts Collective & Pass The Feather. 🔗 passthefeather.ca 🔗indigenousartscollec...

Through improved coordination and knowledge sharing, patients with congestive heart failure are now receiving specialized care up to 53% faster, thanks to a partnership led by Kingston Health Sciences Centre and the Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team: www.oha.com/news/wor...

Hamilton Health Sciences uses innovative livestreaming tech to teach advanced surgeries worldwide. This technology maximizes education and patient care and is a powerful example of hospitals prioritizing health through efficiency and innovation: ow.ly/WkvS50X1BjM

The Rural Stop Gap Program by Quinte Health is an innovative approach that blends technology, clinical oversight & community-based care to support smoother transitions from hospital to home. A promising model to improve care access in rural communities: www.oha.com/news/bridgin...

In health care, data isn’t just numbers – it’s insight that drives change. The OHA’s suite of tools helps hospitals analyze workforce trends, monitor financial performance, elevate the patient voice, and more, to shape a stronger, more responsive health system. 🎥 vimeo.com/1116260645?s...

To enable high quality, culturally safe care for Indigenous patients, First Nations, Inuit & Métis traditions, cultures & values are being embedded in @camhnews.bsky.social hospital policies & procedures, led by the Senior Health Policy Analyst within Shkaabe Makwa: ow.ly/Fccy50X0tlM

As #OrangeShirtDay approaches, we reflect on the need to advance reconciliation in health care every day. The June issue of Health System News highlights Ontario hospital initiatives, led by Indigenous leaders & community members, working toward this goal: ow.ly/HxUU50X0t3Y

Congratulations to @uhn.ca as Sept 22–26 is officially recognized as UHN Week in Toronto. We join in celebrating the health care workers and staff whose commitment to care, research, and innovation at UHN is making a difference for patients in Toronto and beyond.

Expanding scopes of practice can help ease pressures on hospitals and create a more integrated and accessible care system. The OHA and its members look forward to working with government and providing insights to plan for safe and appropriate education and training.

A landmark new study led by Dr. Kevin Kuo of Scarborough Health Network shows promising results for better treatments & outcomes for patients with thalassemia. This marks a breakthrough for patients & positions SHN as a leader in cutting-edge research: www.oha.com/news/lan...

Eliminating long travel & wait times, patients in Muskoka, Almaguin & nearby areas now have access to MRI imaging. The new state-of-the-art MRI suite at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is a game-changer for regional health care: www.oha.com/news/bringin...

To enhance the patient experience from the moment they arrive, Erie Shores HealthCare led a series of innovations resulting in reduced wait times, hospital stays, and readmissions, improving both patient flow and system-wide efficiency. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/Inn...

1/ Through the Extensive Needs Service, CHEO helps kids thrive and empowers families to feel confident through community medical clinics and interdisciplinary teams working together to provide personalized care. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/providi...

1/ At @hollandbloorview.ca, the Extensive Needs Service offers tailored, wrap-around clinical supports for kids & their families, through in-home support & community clinics. Learn about this strategic partnership putting child and family-centred care first: www.oha.com/news/Expandi...

1/ As part of a hospital partnership, the Extensive Needs Service at McMaster Children's Hospital meets families where they are, connecting children and families to trauma-informed, personalized care and even helps kids feel safe during difficult hospital visits: oha.com/news/Transfo...

Today, we highlight the critical role of patient safety in health care. Thank you to the dedicated health care workers across Ontario's hospitals for your unwavering commitment to #patientsafety which enhances the quality of care for all patients. #WorldPatientSafetyDay #HeretoCare

Thank you Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research and Security for accelerating health innovation and research and ensuring that patients across Ontario’s hospitals have timely access to life-saving medications and treatments. Read the announcement: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

Niagara Health is making care safer for Indigenous patients through cultural training and reconciliation. This is what it looks like when hospitals move beyond treatment to build trust. Read more: www.thoroldtoday.ca/...

Rehabilitation empowers people across our province to achieve their fullest potential. Learn how Ontario’s Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care hospitals play a vital role in supporting recovery, well-being & quality of life at every age: www.oha.com/news/unlocki... @hollandbloorview.ca

Working in health care is a vital and rewarding profession, but the road to the first job can be daunting. That's why the role of #preceptor is so important. This preceptor spotlight focuses on Dr. Ryan Katchky from Scarborough Health Network: www.oha.com/news/precept... #HeretoCare

Across Ontario, hospitals are using innovation & integration to create new models of care to support patients and their communities — from shared surgical resources to transitional care and wrap-around supports for patients with complex needs. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/ont...

Our latest issue of Health System News, highlights how Ontario’s hospitals are creating new and more integrated models of care that put patients first. Discover how hospitals are reimagining care for their communities through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions: www.oha.com/news

Launching Northern Ontario's 1st dedicated hemoglobinopathy clinic, Health Sciences North is providing specialized care for sickle cell disease & thalassemia patients. Learn how Ontario hospitals help reduce system strain & bring care closer to home: www.oha.com/news/bri... #HeretoCare

Finding mental health and addiction support can be overwhelming for people, families, and care providers. Led by Halton Healthcare, one-Link has made access easier through a coordinated, equitable, and user-friendly service. Learn more: oha.com/news/buildin...

To support staff well-being and foster community, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre has launched the RVH Zine, a creative platform that offers staff a safe, expressive space to connect, reflect, and unwind through art: ow.ly/neVT50WUbCl

An exciting research project led by Hamilton Health Sciences, @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social & St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has the potential to become a model for cancer care across Canada. Learn how ON hospitals are partnering to advance health research: www.oha.com/news/tra... #HeretoCare

At Baycrest, Dr. Galit Kleiner identified paratonia, a little-known condition affecting people with dementia, and pioneered an off-label treatment using botox. Her work is now helping improve mobility and quality of life for patients. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/dis...

To boost recruitment and retention, Kemptville District Hospital’s Healthcare with Heart campaign is shining a spotlight on staff who found rewarding careers in health care — from nurses and physicians to maintenance, scheduling, and more: www.oha.com/news/hea...

Ontario hospitals are demonstrating efficiency by turning innovation into impact. Sunnybrook’s MOLLI Surgical tech was acquired by Stryker to bring advanced, wire-free breast cancer surgery solutions to more patients worldwide. ow.ly/PVgw50WQxLj

A new digital resource at @waypointcentre.bsky.social is giving patients a creative outlet to support their healing. More than just music-making, the technology helps build self-expression, boost their confidence, and address mental health challenges: www.oha.com/news/hea...

As an educator, clinician and researcher at @hollandbloorview.ca, Dr. Laura McAdam brings imagination, innovation and compassion to every facet of her work. Learn how she is mentoring the next generation of clinicians: www.oha.com/news/lea...

A simple add-on procedure during heart surgery could help prevent life-threatening strokes, according to two international studies led by renowned Hamilton Health Sciences heart surgeon and researcher Dr. Richard Whitlock. Learn more: ow.ly/vp0C50WRYeE

Inspired by her family’s experience navigating Canada’s paediatric system & her time as a student at @hollandbloorview.ca's Research Institute, Gabriela Masri Ahmar hopes to pursue a career in paediatrics that combines clinical practice with inclusive research: www.oha.com/news/cha...

Through digital tools & collaboration, Humber River Health is setting new standards in patient-centred care. Their innovative Dementia & Responsive Behaviours Capacity Building program has achieved an impressive 88% daily completion of behavioral assessments: hospitalnews.com/dem...

The OHA welcomes the Health Innovation Pathway, an important step to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge made-in-Ontario technologies across hospitals. We are grateful for the continued support by the government through the Life Sciences Strategy to drive hospital-based research.

Ontario hospitals are evolving care to extend beyond their four walls and better support patients and caregivers. Read how the GGH@Home by Guelph General Hospital & Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions allowed Gilbert to recover from the comfort of his own home: www.oha.com/news/sup... #HeretoCare

To increase health care access for people experiencing homelessness, @uhn.ca is expanding its social medicine program. Working with @loftcs.bsky.social, they're bringing essential care to people who frequently use EDs while improving cost efficiency: ow.ly/xLww50WQrSe #HeretoCare

To meet growing demand, Quinte Health is partnering on innovative solutions to address higher patient volumes and staffing shortages including a new Medical Radiation Technologist program at Loyalist College and a more streamlined equipment repair process: www.oha.com/news/address...

Across Ontario, hospitals are working to deliver faster, more efficient care to patients. Read how Queensway Carleton Hospital has dramatically reduced ambulance offload times in just 8 months, through its ED Xcellence Project: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... @qchottawa.bsky.social