Your Impact

Read about the impact your donation makes on the health of everyone in our community.
Good Behaviour co-owners Eric Chow and Michael Lam

Good Behaviour is one of many East Toronto businesses who give back to their community by raising funds for Michael Garron Hospital.

Practising a code blue scenario in the Rands Family Simulation Centre: Emma Kelly, RPN; Alexander Smith, RPN; Yuri Suico, Clinical Resource Lead, ED; and Sandra Millares, RN

A new learning space helps clinicians safely practise medical procedures and build teamwork– thanks to a generous gift from the Rands family.

Dr. Carmine Simone, Vice President, Medical, Strategic Clinical Partnerships and Innovation, meets with a patient.

Thanks to donor generosity, new facilities at Michael Garron Hospital are enhancing the healthcare experience for our patients

Dr. David Rosenstein, information technology lead for our Stavro Emergency Department, assesses a patient’s injured wrist.

An E-Booking Portal for Minor Injuries and a family-friendly Child and Youth Emergency Zone are among the advancements bringing greater convenience to our patients.

Dan stands with nurse Natasha Beason and haematologist Dr. Patricia Disperati

Dan thought the severe weakness in his left hand might be the result of a pinched nerve. But with his symptoms coming and going, he decided to visit his trusted community hospital. He was shocked to learn he was having a stroke.

Beachers Mark Knodell and Erika Veh

Prepare to fall in love when you read the story of Beachers Mark Knodell and Erika Veh. Their family recently donated to Michael Garron Hospital to ensure that all their friends and neighbours have excellent care close to home.

Marie Tulley

“The world can be overwhelming” says Marie Tulley. “So where do you start where you want to make change? In your own backyard.” Marie is helping to change the world by giving to Michael Garron Hospital now and through a future gift in her will.

A close up of a physician and patient holding hands

Fred* was a brother, beloved uncle and mentor. With health conditions that affected his quality of life, he decided to pursue medical assistance in dying. One of his final wishes was to increase awareness for patients’ end-of-life options.

Chuck and Kathy MacLeod

Chuck MacLeod’s knee pain was so excruciating that he couldn’t walk more than 60 steps at a time. Following orthopaedic surgery, he’s on track to resume the activities he loves.

An older couple posed with his arm wrapped around her

When Syed Ali needed urgent surgery, his local hospital sent him here. The Michael Garron Hospital team provided expert care and compassion to Syed and his wife Annette, from the moment they arrived. Find out what they learned through their experience.