Osler made the very difficult decision to formally initiate a Code Orange (Stage 2). This is due to an increase in COVID-19 patient volumes across Osler and staffing challenges that have affected our capacity.
William Osler Health System
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William Osler Health System
@OslerHealth
A multi-site health system serving Brampton, North Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
🏥 Peel Memorial, Etobicoke General & Brampton Civic
🔬#OslerResearch
- We are deeply saddened by the passing of an Osler team member due to #COVID19. We are heartbroken by the news and share our deepest condolences with his family. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
- When Brampton Civic opened in 2007, the Emergency Department was named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji, recognizing the contributions of our local Sikh community. Today, on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday, we revealed the rendering of a new sign bearing his name to show our appreciation.
- Special arrival from the East Coast 🇨🇦 We’re extending a heartfelt welcome to the highly-skilled nurses and physicians who arrived today and last week from Newfoundland & Labrador to assist with our current capacity needs due to #COVID19. We're so grateful for their dedication.
- After a 5-month long search, we are thrilled to announce that long-time Osler physician and leader, Dr. Naveed Mohammad, has been named our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Join us in congratulating @naveedm21!
- We’re pleased to share there are no COVID-19 patients in our ICU’s – a first since March. Thank you to our clinical teams for their hard work and dedication, and to our community for their ongoing support. We couldn’t reach this milestone without you.
- Congratulations! Two of our physicians were recognized recently for their incredible work in Palliative Care. @NaheedD received @uoftmedicine's 2020 Humanitarian Award. @AmitAryaMD received an Award of Excellence in Social Responsibility from @UofTFamilyMed Learn more:
- We are among other Ontario hospitals that will be opening assessment centres to screen and assess for #COVID19. Our COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now open at Peel Memorial Centre from 2 – 8 p.m. daily. Learn more about who should be assessed:
- Today was a momentous day as we began administering the #COVID19Vaccine to long-term care staff, like Vilma Whyte, PSW at Tullamore Community Care in #Brampton. This is a crucial next step towards recovery in our hard-hit but resilient communities. More: bit.ly/2Kwv77w
- During the third wave, we saw some of the highest numbers of #COVID19 in Ontario. Across the province, 36 hospitals graciously opened their doors and welcomed Osler patients into their care. For being friends we could lean on, our teams share a special message. #FriendshipDay
00:00 - This is SO special. What a heartfelt display of appreciation for our #HealthcareHeroes. We can't thank you enough for your encouragement, and as always, we are so honoured to stand with you @BramptonFireES, @PeelPolice & @Peel_Paramedics ❤️@BramptonFireES @PeelPolice @Peel_Paramedics showing some support for our healthcare workers @OslerHealth as they work tirelessly to take care of our community in these challenging times. ^RR #ThankYou @BPFFA1068
- Thank you @PeelPolice, @BramptonFireES, @Peel_Paramedics, @CityBrampton & @patrickbrownont for helping to keep spirits high in such an impactful way. We could try to put into words what these gestures mean to us, but the pictures say it all. We salute you right back 👋
- The Code Orange initiated on Jan 3 is now declared OVER. Within the past 48 hours, with support from our own teams and partners, we have implemented a number of ongoing strategies to ensure we continue to provide exemplary care to our community. More: ow.ly/j7Eu50Ho5kc
