North York General
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One of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Supported by North York General Foundation. Not monitored at all hours.
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We are currently seeing an extremely high number of patients at our Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency which is leading to longer than normal wait times.
Today is Family Day! A day where we celebrate families, loved ones, and communities who make our lives meaningful. A heartfelt thank you to the staff, physicians, and volunteers working this long weekend for their continued dedication to providing world-class care, 24/7.
February 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Today is Family Day! A day where we celebrate families, loved ones, and communities who make our lives meaningful. A heartfelt thank you to the staff, physicians, and volunteers working this long weekend for their continued dedication to providing world-class care, 24/7.
Love is in the air this #ValentinesDay as one of our smallest patients, Aydin, celebrated with some adorable footprint art! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible NICU team for creating such meaningful moments for our patients and families 💕
February 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Love is in the air this #ValentinesDay as one of our smallest patients, Aydin, celebrated with some adorable footprint art! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible NICU team for creating such meaningful moments for our patients and families 💕
Did you know women experience a heart attack differently than men? For #WearRedDay and #HeartMonth, we’re sharing common symptoms of a heart attack in women to support early detection and prevention.
Learn more @heartandstroke: https://bit.ly/3sTdoJV
#HerHeartMatters
Learn more @heartandstroke: https://bit.ly/3sTdoJV
#HerHeartMatters
February 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Did you know women experience a heart attack differently than men? For #WearRedDay and #HeartMonth, we’re sharing common symptoms of a heart attack in women to support early detection and prevention.
Learn more @heartandstroke: https://bit.ly/3sTdoJV
#HerHeartMatters
Learn more @heartandstroke: https://bit.ly/3sTdoJV
#HerHeartMatters
Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, OB-GYN at NYG, has been named one of @100ABCWomen’s 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women for 2026! This recognition highlights Dr. Tunde-Byass’ leadership and support of Black women and girls through medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Tunde-Byass! #NYGProud
Congratulations, Dr. Tunde-Byass! #NYGProud
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, OB-GYN at NYG, has been named one of @100ABCWomen’s 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women for 2026! This recognition highlights Dr. Tunde-Byass’ leadership and support of Black women and girls through medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Tunde-Byass! #NYGProud
Congratulations, Dr. Tunde-Byass! #NYGProud
February is #PsychologyMonth! Our psychologists like Dr. Tsui blend research and clinical practice to support patients and their loved ones dealing with a range of mental health concerns. Thank you to all NYG’s psychologists for the specialized skills you bring to our teams to enhance patient care.
February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
February is #PsychologyMonth! Our psychologists like Dr. Tsui blend research and clinical practice to support patients and their loved ones dealing with a range of mental health concerns. Thank you to all NYG’s psychologists for the specialized skills you bring to our teams to enhance patient care.
Congrats to Monika Kastner, PhD, NYG’s Research Chair in Knowledge Translation, on receiving a CIHR project grant! Her research will focus on deepening our understanding of social frailty in older adults and help develop interventions to support priority populations.
#NYGProud #WorldClassResearch
#NYGProud #WorldClassResearch
February 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Congrats to Monika Kastner, PhD, NYG’s Research Chair in Knowledge Translation, on receiving a CIHR project grant! Her research will focus on deepening our understanding of social frailty in older adults and help develop interventions to support priority populations.
#NYGProud #WorldClassResearch
#NYGProud #WorldClassResearch
North York General is seeking a General Obstetrician and Gynecologist! Join NYG’s dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department that supports over 4,500 deliveries a year and provides high-quality gynecological care.
Applications are due March 15. Apply and learn more here: bit.ly/4rcW4ML
Applications are due March 15. Apply and learn more here: bit.ly/4rcW4ML
February 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
North York General is seeking a General Obstetrician and Gynecologist! Join NYG’s dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department that supports over 4,500 deliveries a year and provides high-quality gynecological care.
Applications are due March 15. Apply and learn more here: bit.ly/4rcW4ML
Applications are due March 15. Apply and learn more here: bit.ly/4rcW4ML
#DYK? NYG has 554 resident physicians training across all clinical departments! This #ResidentAppreciationWeek, we thank all NYG residents for their daily commitment to providing exceptional patient care, supporting clinical teams, and helping to shape the future of health care.
February 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
#DYK? NYG has 554 resident physicians training across all clinical departments! This #ResidentAppreciationWeek, we thank all NYG residents for their daily commitment to providing exceptional patient care, supporting clinical teams, and helping to shape the future of health care.
This week is Random Acts of Kindness week, a time to spread love, compassion, and positivity through small, unexpected acts of kindness, like our Wellness Cart! At NYG, we believe in bringing kindness to all interactions with patients, families, and each other to maintain a supportive environment.
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This week is Random Acts of Kindness week, a time to spread love, compassion, and positivity through small, unexpected acts of kindness, like our Wellness Cart! At NYG, we believe in bringing kindness to all interactions with patients, families, and each other to maintain a supportive environment.
We're honoured to present our Excellence in Allyship Award and new Pioneer Award to two extraordinary team members who have made meaningful, transformative contributions to our anti-Black racism work at NYG. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
We're honoured to present our Excellence in Allyship Award and new Pioneer Award to two extraordinary team members who have made meaningful, transformative contributions to our anti-Black racism work at NYG. #BlackHistoryMonth
Routine electrical maintenance at our General site is planned from 10 p.m. on Friday, February 6 through 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 7. During this time, part of the hospital will operate on emergency power, but our care services will continue as usual: https://bit.ly/4tkeEUv
February 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Routine electrical maintenance at our General site is planned from 10 p.m. on Friday, February 6 through 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 7. During this time, part of the hospital will operate on emergency power, but our care services will continue as usual: https://bit.ly/4tkeEUv
#WorldCancerDay is about early detection, prevention, and improving access to cancer treatment. NYG has one of the largest cancer care programs in a community academic hospital in the GTA, providing compassionate and people-centred care for patients living with cancer. https://bit.ly/3ZFzFvm
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#WorldCancerDay is about early detection, prevention, and improving access to cancer treatment. NYG has one of the largest cancer care programs in a community academic hospital in the GTA, providing compassionate and people-centred care for patients living with cancer. https://bit.ly/3ZFzFvm
NYG’s Recreational Therapists provide meaningful programs that promote functional independence, self-care, and healing among patients through art, music, horticulture therapy, and group activities. Thank you for everything you do for our patients and residents! #NationalTherapeuticRecreationMonth
February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
NYG’s Recreational Therapists provide meaningful programs that promote functional independence, self-care, and healing among patients through art, music, horticulture therapy, and group activities. Thank you for everything you do for our patients and residents! #NationalTherapeuticRecreationMonth
We're excited to kickoff #BlackHistoryMonth at NYG. Our 2026 theme, Moving Forward: Each One, Teach One, invites us to learn together & share our knowledge across the organization. This year's program includes our Speaker Series, film screenings, Black Business Showcase and Vendors market, and more!
February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We're excited to kickoff #BlackHistoryMonth at NYG. Our 2026 theme, Moving Forward: Each One, Teach One, invites us to learn together & share our knowledge across the organization. This year's program includes our Speaker Series, film screenings, Black Business Showcase and Vendors market, and more!
Eating Disorder Awareness Week challenges stigma and barriers that prevent access to care. NYG’s inpatient and outpatient teams offer different treatments, family and group therapies to support children, adolescents, and adults dealing with an eating disorder. https://bit.ly/3WC0Q9a #EDAW
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Eating Disorder Awareness Week challenges stigma and barriers that prevent access to care. NYG’s inpatient and outpatient teams offer different treatments, family and group therapies to support children, adolescents, and adults dealing with an eating disorder. https://bit.ly/3WC0Q9a #EDAW
Congratulations to NYG's Dr. Daniel Myran, Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine, on co-authoring a study in @cmaj.ca showing more Ontarians are being diagnosed with psychosis than those born in earlier decades. bit.ly/4kguRpZ #NYGProud #WorldClass
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations to NYG's Dr. Daniel Myran, Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine, on co-authoring a study in @cmaj.ca showing more Ontarians are being diagnosed with psychosis than those born in earlier decades. bit.ly/4kguRpZ #NYGProud #WorldClass
“Health equity is there to make sure everybody matters.” Collecting information about the people we serve is one way we are working to understand the current and future health needs in our community.
Check out our video to learn more about the #EveryoneCounts survey: https://bit.ly/4a9MwuS
Check out our video to learn more about the #EveryoneCounts survey: https://bit.ly/4a9MwuS
Everyone Counts: Health Equity Survey
YouTube video by NYGHNews
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January 31, 2026 at 7:51 PM
“Health equity is there to make sure everybody matters.” Collecting information about the people we serve is one way we are working to understand the current and future health needs in our community.
Check out our video to learn more about the #EveryoneCounts survey: https://bit.ly/4a9MwuS
Check out our video to learn more about the #EveryoneCounts survey: https://bit.ly/4a9MwuS
We are #NYGProud to once again be recognized as a Best Workplace for Commuters! We remain the only hospital in Canada with this designation that recognizes organizations that offer various progressive commuting options like carpool ride matching. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5rBZR
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
We are #NYGProud to once again be recognized as a Best Workplace for Commuters! We remain the only hospital in Canada with this designation that recognizes organizations that offer various progressive commuting options like carpool ride matching. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5rBZR
Today is National Day of #Remembrance of the Quebec City #Mosque Attack & Action Against Islamophobia. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community to resist all forms of hate, remembering the victims and their loved ones affected by the horrific act of violence. #GreenSquareCampaign
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Today is National Day of #Remembrance of the Quebec City #Mosque Attack & Action Against Islamophobia. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community to resist all forms of hate, remembering the victims and their loved ones affected by the horrific act of violence. #GreenSquareCampaign
Today marks International #HolocaustRemembranceDay, observed on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp. Each year, people around the world pause to remember the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the ongoing dangers of anti-Semitism.
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today marks International #HolocaustRemembranceDay, observed on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp. Each year, people around the world pause to remember the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the ongoing dangers of anti-Semitism.
Need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department, but don’t know where to go? NYG’s Primary Care Access Clinic is here to make sure you receive the care you need, when you need it.
🔗 Learn more & how to book an appointment – https://bit.ly/4pKDji8
🔗 Learn more & how to book an appointment – https://bit.ly/4pKDji8
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department, but don’t know where to go? NYG’s Primary Care Access Clinic is here to make sure you receive the care you need, when you need it.
🔗 Learn more & how to book an appointment – https://bit.ly/4pKDji8
🔗 Learn more & how to book an appointment – https://bit.ly/4pKDji8
We are excited to welcome Serda Evren as our Chief Communications and External Relations Officer! She will oversee NYG’s internal and external communications, issues and crisis management, government and community relations, as well as brand and reputation. Learn more https://bit.ly/4acTVuh
January 26, 2026 at 2:33 PM
We are excited to welcome Serda Evren as our Chief Communications and External Relations Officer! She will oversee NYG’s internal and external communications, issues and crisis management, government and community relations, as well as brand and reputation. Learn more https://bit.ly/4acTVuh
⚠️ A severe weather alert is currently in effect. North York General remains open & most services continue to operate. Please note the following service impacts:
➡️ Phillips House: All appointments will be transitioned to virtual care. Day programs paused until further notice.
➡️ Phillips House: All appointments will be transitioned to virtual care. Day programs paused until further notice.
January 26, 2026 at 1:26 AM
⚠️ A severe weather alert is currently in effect. North York General remains open & most services continue to operate. Please note the following service impacts:
➡️ Phillips House: All appointments will be transitioned to virtual care. Day programs paused until further notice.
➡️ Phillips House: All appointments will be transitioned to virtual care. Day programs paused until further notice.
We are currently seeing an extremely high number of patients at our Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency which is leading to longer than normal wait times.
January 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM
We are currently seeing an extremely high number of patients at our Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency which is leading to longer than normal wait times.