Dalton & Shirley Hicks Recognized At Urology Clinic Celebration

On September 28, 2011, York Central Hospital Foundation celebrated the opening of the Dalton & Shirley Hicks Urology Clinic. Donors, Hospital Staff, Foundation Board Members and Foundation staff attended the event to recognize the outstanding contribution of the Urology Clinic donors to our hospital.

Thank you to all of the supporters of this vital project for Caring to make a difference™!

Click here for a list of the donors who helped make this clinic possible.

Andrea asked friends and family to help her raise money for the John & Josie Watson Breast Health Centre at York Central Hospital

For the second year in a year, Andrea Tang has shown she has a heart of gold. The 17-year-old recently celebrated her birthday and in lieu of gifts, asked friends and family to help her raise money for the John & Josie Watson Breast Health Centre at York Central Hospital. Andrea started donating her birthday proceeds to the hospital last year to show her support for the care her mother received at the hospital. This year, Andrea donated $800 to the hospital. This, combined with last year's donation totals $1,500. Happy birthday Andrea, and thank you for caring to make a difference!
(PHOTO: left to right - Wendy McInnis, Technical Specialist – Mammography, Andrea Tang, 17 and Cindy Draycott, Operations Director Diagnostic Services & Clinical Support. )

Enbridge Gas Distribution Presents $120,000 to York Central Hospital

Richmond Hill, ON, May 12, 2010 - Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has renewed its long-time support of York Central Hospital with a $120,000 contribution over the next four years. “For more than a decade Enbridge has been generously supporting York Central Hospital to help improve health care for residents living in Southwest York Region. Not only has it provided important philanthropic dollars Enbridge employees have played key volunteer roles in helping the foundation fulfill its mission. We value their partnership and commitment to the community and health care excellence,” said Nicholas Voudouris, M.D., Chair, York Central Hospital Foundation.    read more
(PHOTO:  Glenn Beaumont, Vice President, Enbridge Gas Distribution (right) presents a $120,000 cheque to Nicholas Voudouris, M.D., Chair York Central Hospital Foundation (centre) and Mayor Dave Barrow, Town of Richmond Hill (left) to help improve health care in Southwest York Region. The cheque represents a four-year commitment from Enbridge.)

Grocery Stores Give Back to the Community Hospital

Joe Greco, owner/operator Concord Food Centre and Oak Ridges Food Market, has changed lives with his recent financial sponsorship of medical rehab equipment at York Central Hospital. “Patients recovering from hip and knee replacement surgeries and traumas such as car accidents will benefit from improved rehabilitation facilities,” said Bill Leacy, President and CEO, York Central Hospital Foundation.       read more