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.
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.
Nine hundred supporters and partners gathered to bring the FUTURE to Southlake at black-tie event.
For Carolyn and Bridget, Southlake is a family affair. Both mother and daughter work at the hospital, as well as Carolyn’s husband (Bridget’s father). Carolyn’s mother was also a housekeeper at Southlake for many years, so their history and relationship with the hospital inspired nothing but pride and confidence.
Access to leading edge care for moms and babies increases at Southlake through outstanding community investment.
“I wish there were more Mike’s in the world,” says Steve Hinder - long-time friend of Mike Rathke, owner of MR Menswear and nearly 30-year resident of Aurora, Ontario.
