OBIO’s National Network of Healthcare Organizations!

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, fully integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.4 million people living in Alberta, as well as to some residents of Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories. AHS has 106 acute care hospitals, five stand-alone psychiatric facilities, 8,513 acute care beds, 27,973 continuing care beds/spaces including 257 community palliative and hospice beds/spaces, 2,840 addiction and mental health beds/spaces, plus equity partnership in 40 primary care networks.

Providence Health Care’s commitment to serving those most in need began 125 years ago when the Sisters of Providence came to Vancouver and opened St. Paul’s Hospital, a 25-bed “cottage” on the path to English Bay. Now operating 17 sites, Providence Health Care is a health and wellness resource for families, patients and residents from all parts of British Columbia.

Providence Health Care was formed in 2000 through the consolidation of CHARA Health Care Society, Holy Family Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital, and is now one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in Canada. Providence sites include two acute care hospitals, five residential care homes, an assisted living residence, a rehabilitation centre, seven community dialysis units, a hospice, an addictions clinic and a youth health clinic.

To learn more, visit:  www.providencehealthcare.org

Almost 70 years of Healthcare Leadership!

Welcome to one of Canada’s oldest full-service healthcare clinics. Since 1946, the Albany Medical Clinic has been providing a wide range of quality community-based healthcare services all under one roof.

Today, the medical team at the Albany Medical Clinic has more than 30 family doctors and more than 40 different specialists supported by a team of staff including nurses and other direct physician supports.

To learn more, please visit: www.albanyclinic.ca

Atikokan General Hospital is a fully accredited 41-bed facility. They offer emergency, acute care, long-term care, and a range of outpatient services.

Health care services are provided to all residents of Atikokan and the surrounding area and with a complement of over 100 employees, they serve approximately 6,000 outpatients on a yearly basis.

To learn more, please visit: aghospital.on.ca

With 142 long term care residents, Banwell Gardens Care Centre maintains a warm, inviting atmosphere in the neighbourhood of Tecumseh, steps away from local shopping and restaurants.

They pride themselves on providing outstanding, compassionate care to their residents and paying close attention to their individual needs. They are pleased to offer French Language Services and strive to meet the needs of our bilingual community. Well-established programs such as pet and music therapy, restorative care and physiotherapy enhance residents physically, mentally and emotionally. Their landscaped courtyard features seating and a walking path for exercise and the enjoyment of all.

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Baycrest is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging.

Baycrest is home to a robust research and innovation network, including one of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, the Rotman Research Institute; the scientific headquarters of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging, Canada’s largest national dementia research initiative; and the Baycrest-powered Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, a solution accelerator focused on driving innovation in the aging and brain health sector. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest provides excellent care for older adults combined with an extensive clinical training program for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through these initiatives, Baycrest has remained at the forefront of the fight to defeat dementia as our organization works to create a world where every older adult enjoys a life of purpose, inspiration and fulfilment.

Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Their mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time. They have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce.

Their Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of their sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, they have more than 100,000 patient visits per year.

To learn more, please visit: www.gbhs.on.ca

Bruyère is a multi-site academic health care organization that is maximizing quality of life and helping people stay and return home. They deliver a wide variety of services in aging and rehabilitation, medically complex, palliative, residential and primary care.

Its research leads to constant innovation in the services they provide with a focus on providing care that promotes independence. This work is enhanced by its Foundation that shares its story and raises funds with the support of its generous community.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital offers acute care services such as surgery, emergency care, birthing, women and children’s care, medical care, intensive care, mental health care, full diagnostic services and laboratory services. It employs 1,100 dedicated and skilled health care professionals, technicians and staff, 280 physicians & midwives and 500 volunteers, all of whom provide exceptional care to residents of Cambridge, the township of North Dumfries and the Region of Waterloo.

To learn more, visit:  https://www.cmh.org/

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.

With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 34,000 patients each year. The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government. And through our Foundation, we’re working to raise tens of millions of additional dollars to fund new programs and research and augment services.

Dedicated to the best life for every child and youth, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research.

They are redefining what it means to be a hospital.
Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. They are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

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The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team (CKLFHT) is a medical health care team focused on family and community health. CKLFHT coordinates patient care to assess and treat injuries or illness. The team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, phlebotomists, foot care nurse specialists, occupational therapists and respiratory therapists.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is an integrated small, rural and northern health service organization located in Northwestern Ontario. Their service area includes all residents within Dryden and the surrounding area, including the Townships of Machin and Ignace as well as the First Nation communities of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation (Eagle Lake), Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation. The DRHC falls within the Ontario Health-North West Region, and is a proud partner in the newly formed Kiiwetinoong Healing Waters Ontario Health Team.

They support the work of more than 300 staff, physicians and volunteers with an annual operating budget over $30 million. The DRHC is a progressive and visionary organization that has had great success in implementing innovative programs and services to bring quality care closer to home for its service area.

To learn more, please visit: drhc.on.ca

The Geraldton District Hospital is a small, rural, northern Hospital located in Greenstone Ontario. The Hospital serves approximately 5700 residents of the 6 communities and 4 First Nations in its catchment area. The Hospital provides a wide range of health care programs and services. Next to the Hospital is the Northern Horizon Health Center, which offers a wide variety of services for the community.

To learn more, please visit: www.geraldtondh.com

Grand River Hospital (GRH) is the largest health service provider in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington and provides regional care services. They are proud to be a community teaching hospital and a preferred destination for learners from many disciplines. They have two campuses with three satellite locations and have an annual budget of $400M. GRH has 3,735 staff members, 696 physicians, dentists, midwives and nurse practitioners credentialed through the chief of staff’s office and 1,000 volunteers.

With 665 beds and 15 clinical programs, GRH aims to deliver a world class experience for patients, families and team members, to partner to create a world class health system, and innovate and transform health care delivery.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services work with partners and are accountable to their community. They promote wellness and provide access to essential, high quality health services including primary care, hospital (acute inpatient and emergency care) long-term care, end-of-life care, mental health & addictions services, and community support services for the residents, cottagers, and visitors of Haliburton County and the surrounding areas. They aim to be leaders in innovative rural care by investing in their people, advancing partnerships, building their capacity to thrive and transforming the health services experience.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

We’re the only hospital in Ontario that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-of-life. We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics.

We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research. We focus daily on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices.

As the largest employer in the Greater Hamilton region, we play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is a new approach to delivering the highest quality patient care, research, teaching and learning to our region and beyond. It is a network of integrated facilities and programs working together for the benefit of our patients, communities, physicians, researchers, staff and learners in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.

HSN offers a variety of programs and services that meet many patient care needs, with leading regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, nephrology, trauma and rehabilitation.

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Windsor-Essex community through the delivery of patient-centred, value-based care. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is a unique community hospital offering services in Mental Health & Addictions; Rehabilitative Care; Complex Medical and Palliative Care; and Children and Youth Mental Health. They offer a unique blend of services including but not limited to community and home-based services. In collaboration with its healthcare and inter-sectorial partners, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is providing care in new ways and in new locations throughout the region to address barriers, improve access and patient outcomes and improve the overall patient experience.

Humber River Hospital receives worldwide attention. They will match that with exceptional patient care and partnerships within the community.

Their mission: working together to deliver innovative, safe and compassionate health care in our community.

Their vision: Exceptional care. Healthier community.

Their values: Compassion, Professionalism and Respect

To learn more, visit: www.hrh.ca

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario. The hospital serves residents from Burlington and surrounding cities of Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus, including the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, features an Emergency Department, 293 funded inpatient beds, and 9 Operating Rooms.

JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team. JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including their commitment to the health, safety and well-being of their people.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is southeastern Ontario’s complex, acute and specialty care, research and teaching hospital. Consisting of the Hotel Dieu site and Kingston General site, as well as the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and its research institute, they care for more than 500,000 patients and their families from across the region.

As one of the region’s largest employers, Kingston Health Sciences Centre is home to nearly 5,000 staff, more than 2,000 health-care learners and 1,000 volunteers who are committed to partnering with patients and families to continually provide high quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University, it is ranked as one of Canada’s top research hospitals.

As a teaching hospital, they attract some of the nation’s brightest learners to pursue their health care education, which helps to create the capacity to provide highly specialized services close to home. They train thousands of students every year and are home to hundreds of researchers whose curiosity drives them to make groundbreaking advancements in health care.

Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) is an acute care hospital located in Kenora, Ontario, staffed by an incredibly dedicated team. Their goal is to provide high quality patient-centered care to residents of the City of Kenora, surrounding communities and the large seasonal population. LWDH is a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of Accreditation Canada.

To learn more, please visit: www.lwdh.on.ca

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Since 1875, they have provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC, to the benefit of patients at home and around the world. Through their affiliation with Western University and more than 30 other educational institutions, they train more than 1,800 medical and health care professionals annually.

To learn more, visit: www.lhsc.on.ca

Mackenzie Health’s two hospitals – Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – each have a full-service emergency department, core services and specialized services to provide patients with the care they need. The Woman and Child, Inpatient Mental Health and Inpatient Integrated Stroke programs are now open to the community at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. An extensive range of outpatient clinics, chronic kidney disease care, complex continuing care and rehabilitation remain at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. Their community-based locations and services continue to provide additional support to western York Region.

For over 30 years, McMaster Family Practice has provided holistic family health care and quality education through the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. They have more than 90 health care providers offering a full range of direct primary health care to over 20,000 patients at their clinic. Together with Stonechurch Family Health Centre and the Maternity Centre of Hamilton, they make up the McMaster Family Health Team.

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Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network, is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving one of Canada’s most diverse communities.

For more than 90 years, it has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to nearly 400,000 people in its primary catchment area. From welcoming a new life to facing the end-of-life, the hospital has continually renewed its commitment to the East Toronto community by adapting its programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the diverse population it serves.

MGH is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity in the delivery of all its medical and support services. MGH’s goal is to create a space where everyone feels safe, accepted, and compassionately cared for.

At MGH, partnerships and collaboration are the backbone of its community. Together with community stakeholders, it is also committed to meeting the changing needs of the diverse populations it serves. The highly valued community, clinical, research and academic partnerships continue to help identify opportunities to enhance its programs and services, increase access to care, and improve patient and family experiences.

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.

They believe that every person in their region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, their focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels them to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.

Their team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Their Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.

They provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is a 37-bed facility located in Nipigon, Ontario that provides health care and wellness promotion services to the residents of the Nipigon catchment through in-patient and out-patient programs. It has 15 acute care beds, 15 long-term care beds, and seven chronic care beds, one of which is a short-stay respite bed.

The hospital administers the Beardmore Regional Health Centre which provides primary care to residents of the Beardmore area and is located approximately one-hour drive from Nipigon.

To learn more, please visit: www.ndmh.ca

Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is the largest health authority in Norfolk County – and one of the largest employers. NGH is a community of approximately 900 staff, volunteers, and physicians that provides exceptional care to nearly 70,000 residents in Norfolk County and surrounding areas from before birth to end of life.

Learn more: www.ngh.on.ca

The North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) is a three site facility including Wilson Memorial General Hospital located in Marathon, ON, and The McCausland Hospital and Wilkes Terrace Long Term Care home located in Terrace Bay, ON, that officially amalgamated on April 1st, 2016.

In addition to these three sites, NOSH provides support to the Peninsula Manor Supportive Housing and numerous community support services.

To learn more, please visit: www.nosh.ca

North York General Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals. They offer a culturally diverse community, a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across multiple sites. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavors, they seek to set new standards for patient- and family-centered care.

Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute services include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, chemotherapy, dialysis and 16 other ambulatory care clinics are offered at NHH on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography.

NHH employs approximately more than 700 full- and part-time staff and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East) – formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) – and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland.

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health systems. Across their two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) and Uxbridge Hospital (UXB), as well as their Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), they provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 474,000 patients each year. They offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. They are proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT).

Their 489 physicians, 28 midwives, over 2,900 staff and over 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

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For over 50 years, peopleCare has been Changing the World of Senior Living, creating homes that deliver clinical best practices, integrated services and engaging programs to support exceptional experiences and quality of life.

Their vision is about making a significant contribution to meeting the needs of Ontario’s aging adults through well-built, diverse and intergenerational campuses, co-designed in each community.

Learn more: peoplecare.ca

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

To learn more, please visit: www.perleyhealth.ca

Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health and rehabilitation.

Providence Care consists of Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term care home, and more than 15 community-based mental health and support services across the region.

Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario, and is a centre for healthcare, education and research. They are more than healthcare; they promote independence, enhance quality of life and redefine traditional healthcare through partnerships, innovation and research.

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Located in fast-growing west Ottawa, Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) has built its reputation as a leading acute care hospital by seeing the person in each of the nearly 500,000 people who turn to it for care each year. QCH’s agility and collaborative culture enable it to respond quickly to the most pressing healthcare challenges facing its vibrant and growing communities through advanced programs that reinvent models of patient care. QCH has been named the #1 hospital in Ottawa by Newsweek magazine in 2021 and as a top employer in Canada by Forbes magazine.

Learn more:  www.qch.on.ca

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH) was created to help meet the healthcare and wellbeing needs of the Red Lake and Ear Falls communities, the people who live there and the ones who visit. They are fortunate to have a team of dedicated employees, physicians, volunteers and donors whose primary focus is providing excellence in rural health care. They are strident in their efforts to keep these services within the community and to ensure those services meet or exceed industry standards for quality of care.

To learn more, please visit: www.redlakehospital.ca

It doesn’t matter if you’re here because you’re looking for help living independently, or if you want to make sure someone you love has the support they need to stay in their home. Right at Home Canada believes there’s more to caring for people than just providing in-home assistance. You deserve a care partner that understands the course of your journey and will help navigate the road ahead. Whether it’s preparing a meal or providing 24-hour nursing care, they will be there for you.

Exceptional service is something they never compromise on. With decades of experience in providing integral care in their communities, their professional teams will ensure that your safety and well-being come first.

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Riverside Health Care is a fully accredited multi-site, multi-faceted health care system providing service to the Rainy River District in spectacular Northwestern Ontario. Their health care sites across the District serve a catchment area of more than 20,000 residents in 15,500 square kilometers in Fort Frances, Emo and Rainy River.

To learn more, please visit: www.riversidehealthcare.ca

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is a 183-bed community hospital with a proud history extending back over 120 years. RMH is an active community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and 35,000 seasonal visitors. Our hospital is one of the largest employers in the region, with more than 820 staff members, 140 credentialed physicians, and close to 150 volunteers. Together, the team provides compassionate, high quality patient care to more than 45,000 emergency patients and 6,000 inpatients each year.

To learn more, please visit: www.rmh.org

The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Their mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster.

They combine their specialized mental health care, advocacy, research, and education to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness.

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Patients and their families are at the centre of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Strategic Plan. It is a plan rooted in the belief that every patient will have the best possible experience in their health centre. It is a philosophy they call MY CARE and it’s this focus on patients and their families that drives their entire plan.

To learn more, please visit: www.rvh.on.ca

Manitouwadge, Ontario, is located in the heart of the Canadian Shield, 54 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway, and roughly 400 km east of Thunder Bay and 425 km west of Sault Ste. Marie.

Santé Manitouwadge Health is situated so that most of the patient rooms have a great view of Manitouwadge Lake and the hills beyond. The north wings house nine private patient care rooms and nine long term care rooms, with some rooms designated for palliative care, isolation and patient lounges.

To learn more, please visit: www.mh.on.ca

SE Health is a leading social enterprise and one of the largest diversified home health organizations in Canada.

The SE family includes a dedicated research centre, health career college, futures lab and global enterprise. Together with the Saint Elizabeth Foundation and diverse partners, they have facilitated transformative solutions in the areas of aging, education, Indigenous health and end of life care.

To learn more, please visit: sehc.com

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum. Their fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned them international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care.

Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

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Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) acknowledges they are built on the sacred land and traditional territory of the Lac Seul Ojibwe Nation, where they provide health services to all residents of Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area, including Hudson, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake and the First Nation communities in their region. They are a fully accredited 60-bed hospital and a 20-bed extended care facility.

To learn more, please visit: slmhc.on.ca

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of 3500 staff, 580 physicians, 780 volunteers, 950 students and 90 Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an enviroment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

With an annual operating budget of over $450 million, we care for a rapidly growing and aging population and have developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. A member of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, we are working with our partners to deliver integrated care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients (residents, patients, participants), families and the broader community they serve. Their programs and services support people of all ages who need rehabilitation, complex medical or long term care. They also provide community outreach programs that help people, including those living with dementia or frailty, to manage their conditions while staying active in the community.

To learn more, please visit: www.sjhcg.ca

St. Joseph’s Health Care London is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and research. They are a partner in London’s academic health sciences community.

St. Joseph’s is dedicated to helping people live to their fullest by minimizing the effects of injury, disease and disability, helping individuals to reclaim their health and independence. Through research and innovation, their compassionate care leads to new treatments that improve, extend and save lives.

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St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) combines tradition and innovation in responding to the unmet needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1884. They are here for their clients, offering a broad range of programs and services in addictions & mental health, rehabilitative care, and seniors’ health across eight sites in the City of Thunder Bay.

With over 2,400 staff and growing, they pride themselves on maintaining their core values of Care, Compassion and Commitment. They are recognized as a leader in delivering safe, high-quality health care and have been accredited with exemplary standing, the highest level awarded by Accreditation Canada.

To learn more, please visit: sjcg.net

As a leading academic health science and research centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) delivers high-quality, evidence based, compassionate care to patients in Hamilton-Niagara-Haldimand-Brant and beyond.

Home to more than 5,000 staff, 700 physicians and 1000 volunteers, St. Joe’s is a multi-site, regional, tertiary centre, renowned for its strength in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care. Their emergency department sees more than 50,000 patients a year.

For over 129 years St. Joseph’s has cared for the community in a spirit of compassion, innovation, and commitment – driven by the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton.

To learn more, please visit: www.stjoes.ca

Since 1921 St. Joseph’s Home Care has provided high quality, values-based home and community services in a spirit of compassion and dedication. They have evolved from a nursing agency to offering a much broader range of services, and their steadfast commitment to delivering exemplary client-focused care to the Hamilton community continues.

They have a dedicated staff of approximately 350 employees and provide community home care services for the Home Care and Community Support Services of Hamilton (HCCSS)

To learn more, please visit: www.stjosephshomecare.ca

The St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre is the largest Long Term Care Home in Brantford & Brant County with 205 beds and one of only two not-for-profit homes in the area. They have a flawless record with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Public Health with no orders since 2008-2013. They are a proud member of the St. Joseph’s Health System, supported by St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation to allow them to provide enhanced resident care.

To learn more, please visit:
www.sjlc.ca/st-joseph-s-lifecare-centre

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long-term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, they are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System.

From long-term care for seniors and the most vulnerable, to convalescent care for those recovering from surgery, to respite care to support caregivers and families, to hospice care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness, St. Joseph’s Villa has been caring for our community for nearly 140 years.

To learn more, please visit: https://sjv.on.ca

Inspiring Excellence. Healthier Together.

It’s the St. Mary’s way: compassionate care for their patients and each other, together.

Located in the heart of Kitchener, St. Mary’s is home to the Regional Cardiac Centre, Regional Chest Program and Regional Eye Program. As leaders in our field recognized globally for world-class, innovative healthcare, their vision of “Inspiring Excellence. Healthier Together” is not just about their approach to patient-centred care, it’s also about their commitment to their staff.

For nearly a century, St. Mary’s has provided compassionate care to their community serving over 1,000,000 residents locally and beyond each year. They are the second-largest acute care hospital in the St. Joseph’s Health System with a team of over 2,000 staff, physicians and volunteers dedicated to ensuring patients receive the highest-quality care possible.

To learn more, please visit: www.smgh.ca

Starting as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of their growing community.

Their team provides expert and compassionate care to patients from across Ontario, and delivers a wide range of sometimes unique education to thousands of learners each year. The Sunnybrook team also conducts research and implements innovations that are shaping the future of health care. Since their first patient in 1946, Sunnybrook has evolved and expanded into a network of integrated sites and campuses representing the full continuum of care, including pre-hospital, acute and post-acute, and key specialty services for the province.

Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook is home to three campuses and the largest trauma centre in Canada. Sunnybrook’s groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Over 200 Sunnybrook scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million worth of breakthrough research each year.

The Ottawa Hospital serves 1.2 million people across Eastern Ontario, striving to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion that they would want for their loved ones. Their mission is to be a compassionate provider of patient-centered care with an emphasis on tertiary-level and specialty care, primarily for residents of Eastern Ontario. The Ottawa Hospital also educates future health-care professionals in partnership with the University of Ottawa and other affiliated universities, community colleges, and training organizations. Furthermore, the Ottawa Hospital develops, shares and applies new knowledge and technology in the delivery of patient care through world-leading research programs in partnership with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI).

The Ottawa Hospital also plays an active role in promoting and improving health within their community. The Ottawa Hospital collaborates with a wide range of partners to address the needs of the community and to build a strong, integrated system for regional health-care delivery.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has a Mission to deliver a quality patient experience in an academic health care environment that is responsive to the needs of the population of Northwestern Ontario. They are a recognized leader in Patient and Family Centred Care.

Their world-class acute care facility with 375 beds serves the people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Their region has a population of over 250,000 residents scattered over a geographical area the size of France.

To learn more, please visit: tbrhsc.net

TransForm Shared Service Organization is a not-for-profit, shared service organization founded by the five hospitals (Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hotel Dieu Grace and Windsor Regional) in Erie St. Clair to manage their hospital IT and supply chain needs.

As a leader in health system innovation, TransForm has developed and implemented advanced initiatives that improve efficiency and help customers focus on providing outstanding care and service.

Their goal is to provide exceptional customer service, finding new opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiencies while improving the performance of healthcare organizations and helping our members.

Their award-winning team is well equipped to help the health system thrive.

To learn more, please visit: www.transformsso.ca

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in its urban communities and beyond. Its health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

University Health Network encompasses the Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. They have the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.

In 2019, Toronto General Hospital was named among the world’s Top 10 Hospitals by Newsweek magazine. It was ranked first on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals list for 2018, and have been consistently ranked at the top since the rankings began by Research Infosource Inc. in 2011.

The purpose of UHN : Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that offers 24/7 health care and support services to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Founded in 1925 as the Visiting Homemakers Association, VHA’s goal is to provide clients with spectacular service when, where and how they want it to support their independence.

To learn more, please visit: www.vha.ca

The West Haldimand General Hospital is a small rural community hospital located at 75 Parkview Rd, in the town of Hagersville, Ontario, which provides basic hospital and health care services to the people of Hagersville, Caledonia, Jarvis, Townsend, Cayuga, Fisherville, Selkirk, Nanticoke, the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Learn more: www.whgh.ca

Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) officially opened its doors on December 8, 1948. On March 27, 2009, the new Winchester District Memorial Hospital was officially opened, resulting in the most technologically advanced facility in rural Ontario.

Today, WDMH is a hub site for cancer care, dialysis, and cataract surgery and offers specialty clinics with visiting specialists from Ottawa hospitals. They work with community partners to create a Centre of Excellence for Rural Health and Education. This ‘health hub’ coordinates services for patients in the hospital, residents in long-term care, and clients of community services.

The WDMH team is made up of committed staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they want to ensure that every patient experience is the best it can be. Quality improvement is an ongoing priority to continually find new and better ways of doing things.

WDMH is here to care for their patients with compassion – close to home! They continue to pursue excellence and value respect, accountability, innovation, and learning.

For more than 100 years, Women’s College Hospital (WCH) has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare and continues to build on its rich legacy established by its founders – courageous pioneers who refused to accept the status quo. Today, WCH is still shaped by leaders who break down barriers in the pursuit of equity and excellence for the 21st century.

Women’s College Hospital is a world leader in health for women, health equity and health system solutions – a hospital designed to keep people out of the hospital. WCH is developing ground-breaking innovations that address issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs. It advocates for health equity because they know that a healthy society requires a level playing field where everyone has access to timely, high quality, efficient and compassionate care.

WCH has chosen an ambitious vision, to revolutionize healthcare for a healthier and more equitable world. And it is achieving this bold objective as a unified organization, together with their patients, caregivers, thought leaders and generous donors.

Every day, more than 18,000 people dedicate themselves to providing superior healthcare and improving the well-being of Quebec’s population. The CHUM takes an integrated approach to healthcare. This is reflected in all aspects of their mission: care, teaching, research, management, innovation and healthy environment. They work in partnership with the population and their staff.

The CHUM values ​​the management of patient care trajectories. It uses data analyzed by artificial intelligence to personalize care. In collaboration with other stakeholders in the healthcare network, the CHUM offers the best specialized and ultra-specialized care based on scientific knowledge that is continuously updated.

To learn more, please visit: www.chumontreal.qc.ca

The CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal provides healthcare and social services. ensures the delivery of services to the population in its territory (Centre-Sud de Montréal), such as in hospitals, local community services centres (CLSC), residential care centres, rehabilitation centres and youth centres.

The CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal was created on April 1, 2015. Below are the 10 healthcare establishments in Montreal that were grouped and merged to form this CIUSSS:

– Sud-Ouest—Verdun Health and Social Services Centre (CSSS)
– Jeanne-Mance Health and Social Services Centre (CSSS)
– Montreal Rehabilitation Centre for people with intellectual disabilities or a pervasive developmental Disorder (CRDITED)
– Montreal Addiction Rehabilitation Centre– University Institute
– Montreal Chinese Hospital
– Montreal Gingras-Lindsay Rehabilitation Institute
– Raymond Dewar Institute
– Montreal University Institute of Geriatrics
– Lucie-Bruneau Rehabilitation Centre Corporation
– Montreal Youth Cenrer – University Institute
– Notre-Dame Hospital (integrated into the CIUSSS in fall 2017)

To learn more, please visit:
ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca

The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is made up of five hospitals, including the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal, six CLSCs, 10 residential centres, one palliative care centre and more than 14,000 employees serving 1.8 million Quebecers from different regions.

To learn more, visit:  www.ciusssnordmtl.ca

Since 1969, Evergreen Home for Special Care, has been a privately owned continuous care provider, licenced by the Department of Health and Wellness, serving clients regardless of age, sex, race, creed and social status. The facility, which is licensed to provide 24-hour nursing coverage, is comprised of a Childrens’ Centre for 19 children plus two respite beds and a Seniors’ Centre consisting of 97 residents plus one respite bed. All residents receive multi-disciplinary care based on a holistic resident centred approach to ensure physical, mental and spiritual well being while recognizing the right to individuality, respect and dignity.

To learn more, visit: www.evergreenhome.ns.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services brings together four regional health authorities – Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health – and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information.

The provincial health authority aims to transform the health system to provide high-quality health care to all residents of the province. The goal of this transition is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically-enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

To learn more, please visit: nlhealthservices.ca/our-organization