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(Durham Region) – February 12, 2024 – Lakeridge Health is proud to announce that Cordelia Clarke Julien, Chair of the Board of Trustees, has been recognized among the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women . She joins an esteemed list of individuals from all walks of life who have made valuable contributions to Canadian society. 
“I’m so honoured and grateful to be included in this talented group of Black Canadian women,” said Cordelia....
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OSHAWA — Following a recent evaluation from Accreditation Canada , Lakeridge Health has earned a Stroke Distinction™ designation for achieving excellence with its acute and inpatient rehabilitation stroke services at the Oshawa Hospital. 
Accreditation Canada’s Stroke Distinction™ program is a rigorous assessment that aligns with the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations and recognizes excellence and an outstanding commitment to leadership...
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Durham Region – Lakeridge Health is excited to announce Durham Region’s first baby of 2024 – a baby boy born at the Oshawa Hospital!
Baby Kaiden Chen was born at 5:22 a.m. on January 1, 2024, weighing five pounds, 11 ounces. Both little Kaiden and his mom, Effie Huang, are doing well. This is the first baby for Effie and proud father, Jersey Chen, who are from Whitby.
“It still feels unreal,” said Jersey when asked about the arrival of...
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Durham Region – Lakeridge Health has been recognized with three awards from Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN)) – Ontario’s organ and tissue donation agency – as part of their 2022/2023 Hospital Achievement Awards.
This past year, Lakeridge Health supported five organ donors, which led to 22 organ transplants, saving 18 lives. Additionally, there were 94 tissue donors, enhancing the lives of many others.
In recognition of this...
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AJAX, ON – Lakeridge Gardens – Lakeridge Health’s long-term care home – has opened its highly anticipated, 16-bed Behavioural Support Transition Unit (BSTU) to provide increased access to care and comprehensive support for people living with dementia, mental health, and other neurological illnesses.
“We are so proud to offer this service to our Durham Region communities,” said Lisa McVety, Administrator, Lakeridge Gardens. “This...
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