Our vision for patient-centred care
Our strategy is a roadmap of our goals and objectives to fulfill our vision and mission.
Driving improvements in high-quality, safe, patient-centred care is what every staff member, physician and volunteer strives to do each day at North York General Hospital. We are guided by our strategy, a roadmap of our goals and objectives that fulfill our vision and mission.

North York General recently approved an extension of the current strategy into 2019. Find out about some of the projects we will be focusing on.

Building a bond through scented cloths  

The scented cloth program gives parents another way to create a special connection with their baby.
In July, our Tippet Foundation Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is launching its scented cloth program.

"The idea behind this initiative is for parents to have another way  to create a special connection with their baby," says NICU Social Worker Andrea Peter.  


Phillips House redevelopment update 

The addition to Phillips House being erected in June 2018.
Construction is underway at the Phillips House. This once-dormant heritage estate is being transformed into a one-of-a-kind setting for ambulatory and transitional mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. 

Hot car summer safety

Children are more prone to heatstroke.
As temperatures soar during summer, our vehicles can quickly become a dangerous hot box for babies and children.

Dr. Lara Rosenberg, a Physician in Family Medicine Obstetrics, offers important safety tips to keep young passengers safe. 

What's up with warts?  

Common warts are most often seen on the back of fingers or toes or around nails.
Did you know warts are caused by an infection of the skin with the human papillomavirus, also know as HPV?   
Dr. Danny Chan, a Physician in Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Medicine, answers nine frequently asked questions about warts.  

CEO's Year in Review  

Year in Review 2017-2018
North York General Hospital celebrates another year of providing exceptional health care to our diverse communities.

Take a look at our achievements, awards and media mentions during 2017-2018. 

Latest news 

Samuel Elfassy is the Chair of the North York General Hospital Board of Governors.
Samuel Elfassy named Chair of NYGH's Board of Governors
The new Chair of North York General Hospital's Board of Governors,  Samuel Elfassy, is Vice President, Safety at Air Canada and has been an NYGH Board member since 2011. 
Read the article

As well, the North York General Foundation recently named Mitch Frazer as the new Chair of the Board of Governors. 
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