Stories that Inspire Us
From pioneering advancements in healthcare, to heart-warming testimonials from grateful patients and families, to inspiring philanthropic investments in leading edge care, these are the stories that inspire us, and show the impact of our caring and generous communities at Southlake Health.
Southlake Health and the Southlake Health Foundation are proud to announce that 11 members of the Southlake Health family have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This national honour recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada and their communities.
Southlake Health and the Southlake Health Foundation are proud to announce that 11 members of the Southlake Health family have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This national honour recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada and their communities.
Southlake Health has completed an expansion of its emergency department to help alleviate overcrowding. The project, completed after more than a year of construction, is a major step toward addressing the growing health care needs in our communities, according to Southlake's emergency department director, Katrina Scott.
Community spirit was on full display at the 2025 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake, where over 1660 participants walked, ran, and fundraised to support critical needs across Southlake Health.
Innovation and compassionate care were on equal display as members of the Chinese community from across York Region and the GTA visited Southlake Health — some for the first time — for a unique opportunity to learn more about the hospital.
There was a time, not long ago, when East Gwillimbury and Orillia residents Jillian Swindle and Ellie Hill thought running or walking might be activities they would have to give up as the excruciating hip pain they experienced every day affected their quality of life.
At 73 years old, Marg can often be found in her garden, hauling soil bags and pulling weeds for nearly 15 hours a week. With her active lifestyle and busy schedule, she never imagined that heart failure would put her life in jeopardy.
Long-time Southlake donors celebrated for $1 million gift to enhance access to leading edge cancer care, close to home.
Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care. Southlake Health has successfully implanted 1,001 sutureless heart valves, becoming the first hospital in North America to meet this major milestone using the Perceval valve.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Southlake is proud to add three state-of-the-art mammography machines to help more women detect breast cancer earlier.
