Your Impact

Read about the impact your donation makes on the health of everyone in our community.
Michael Garron Hospital donor Carol Kirsh
A gift of love

Ask Carol Kirsh why she became involved in Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) and she will tell you that it started with love for her late husband Roy Abrahamson.

Drs. John Abrahamson and Mark Dauburas
Abrahamson Family Quality Improvement Fund

There’s a long legacy of giving in the Abrahamson family, and it’s a tradition that MGH Chief of Medicine John Abrahamson is happy to continue.

Karsten, a young boy wearing a white shirt, standing facing the camera
A birthday party that gives back

At 10 years old, Karsten Knodell already believes that giving back to his community is just the right thing to do.

aerial view of architect’s rendering of the new hospital campus
A sneak peek of your new hospital

In April, we broke ground on the new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre. Check out our new hospital campus!

several women in fitness class lying down on forearms
5 fitness tips for a more active spring

Small habit changes make a big difference over time

young blonde woman holding a plate of pastries with bakeshop in the background
Raising healthy eaters

Tips to help say goodbye to picky eating

Pablo the St. John's Ambulance therapy dog pictured in a hospital hallway
A helping paw

At Michael Garron Hospital, Pablo’s only job is to put smiles on faces.

little boy sitting on couch with knees up looking ahead mostly covered up with throw cushions
Childhood anxiety: what parents need to know

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue amongst Canadian kids

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Healthy hearts, a healthier community

A creative partnership between our Chief of Cardiology and a Flemingdon Park grocery store is making the community a healthier place to live.

A man holding a baby, both facing the camera
Caring for our tiniest hearts

Thanks to dedicated space and trained staff, Michael Garron Hospital’s Paediatric Cardiology Clinic is available closer to home for children in East Toronto.