Your Impact

Read about the impact your donation makes on the health of everyone in our community.
hearts

The bad news? Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death in Canada. The good news? There are many ways to reduce your risk of heart disease—and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Bud McMorran

From the early days of Bud McMorran's involvement with Michael Garron Hospital, he knew there was something special about this place.

Rosanna O'Higgins and family

Rosanna O'Higgins is grateful to be able to give back to Michael Garron Hospital—a place where she and her family turn to without hesitation when they need excellent healthcare.

Senior MRI Technologist Tom Hocking with Michael Garron Hospital's new MRI

While an MRI technically belongs to a hospital, it’s really something that benefits the whole community. So when Berna and Myron Garron chose to direct part of their donation to a new MRI, they made a gift of health to everyone in East Toronto.

Dr. Dmitry Tsvetkov with Hana surgical table

Thanks to a revolutionary, donor-funded surgical table, patients who undergo hip replacement surgery at Michael Garron Hospital can look forward to a drastically reduced recovery time.

Rick DeClute Rochelle DeClute

Rochelle DeClute believes Michael Garron Hospital is not just your average hospital.

image of a will document

November is Make a Will Month. But if you’re like many people, preparing one is near the bottom of your to-do list.

Architect's renderings of the new hospital campus

The excitement is building as construction begins on the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre.

new CT scanner with Ingrid Zemlo Ron Stark

Every day in Michael Garron Hospital’s Stavro Emergency Department, an average of 213 patients are seen—nearly 78,000 a year—and the number continues to grow. For many of these patients, every second counts.

flu shot needle

Getting vaccinated against the flu each fall is the best way to help prevent influenza infection.