Category: Health & Education
Teachers, Province Strike Different Tones as Contract Uncertainty Grows
Ontario teachers remain without new contracts as unions prepare November strike votes. Both sides say they want students to stay in class.
Greater Stouffville Chamber Launches First Health and Wellness Symposium
Stouffville’s first Health & Wellness Symposium takes place Oct. 4, bringing local healthcare, fitness, and wellness providers together for a free public event.
New Medical Arts Building Aims to Bring More Healthcare Services to Stouffville
New 40,000-square-foot medical arts building opens in Stouffville, adding family doctors, urgent care, diagnostics, and more healthcare services close to home.
Respiratory Illnesses On the Rise as Ontario Launches Fall Vaccination Campaign
Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Dr. Valerie Sales urges vaccinations, hand washing, masking, and staying home when sick as respiratory virus season returns.
Back to School: Dr. Allan Grill’s Guide to a Healthy Start
Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Dr. Allan Grill shares his guide for back-to-school success: build routines, support wellness, and stay current on vaccinations.
‘No One Needs To Be Without Primary Care’: Oak Valley Health Clinic Set For Major Expansion
A recurring $8.4M provincial investment will help expand Stouffville’s Community Health Clinic and connect all remaining unserved residents to primary care.
Local Tim Hortons Rally Behind Markham Stouffville Hospital as Smile Cookies Return
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie campaign returns April 27, with local proceeds supporting Markham Stouffville Hospital’s growing care and infrastructure needs.
Oak Valley Health Extends Stouffville Cervical Cancer Screening Pop-Up to March 31
Oak Valley Health extends Stouffville cervical cancer screening pop-up to March 31, offering accessible preventative testing and participant care kits.
Stouffville to Host Seneca Public Administration Students Under New Partnership Agreement
Stouffville has signed an agreement with Seneca Polytechnic to host an applied student work program, supporting municipal innovation and student development.
YRDSB Transportation Pilot Aims to Limit Weather-Related Cancellations in York Region
YRDSB will pilot a two-zone bus system beginning in January, allowing student transportation to be cancelled in Georgina or southern York Region independently.
Oak Valley Health Warns of Possible Hospital Delays During System Upgrade
Oak Valley Health will launch a new electronic medical records system Oct. 28, with potential service delays at its hospitals expected during the transition.
On-Ice Rivalry, New Trophy Fuels Fundraising for Markham Stouffville Hospital
The Stouffville Spirit and Markham Royals will face off for the new Markham Stouffville Cup, helping to raise funds for the Markham Stouffville Hospital.
