NYGH Foundation news and publications

National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the physical and emotional needs of those living with cancer.

When I started at NYGH as a nurse 50 years ago, I never imagined that it would become such a treasured part of my life.

Rose is an award-winning entrepreneur, caterer, author and media personality not to mention, a mother of four and grandmother of three! As a registered nutritional consultant armed with an MBA, Rose has taken her passion for healthy living and developed it into a multi-faceted enterprise making her one of Canada’s leading authorities on the art of eating and living well. Rose is a frequent speaker on national TV and radio, including Breakfast Television and 680News, and has been a prolific columnist for print and online, with features in Metro News, The Star, The Huffington Post and more.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on some of the inspiring women of North York General Hospital (NYGH). These women are blazing trails and charting new courses for generations of women to come while transforming healthcare that will benefit thousands of patients in our community and beyond. We’re proud to count them among our hospital family and grateful for all they do to champion exceptional care. Learn more about them below. #NorthYorkGeneralStrong.

Maureen is a Registered Nurse at 5 West and has been with North York General since September 2000. She participated in the 50/50 Staff Lottery because it serves a dual purpose: it allows her to give back to a hospital that is doing so much for our community, and she also enjoys the excitement of being a potential lottery winner.