We are pleased to share our annual report for 2023-2024, which shares the remarkable achievements and commitment to high-quality care we have achieved together over the past year.
As we welcome the community to the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, we continue to enhance our facilities to match the calibre of care people have come to expect from our hospital. Improvements to our legacy buildings are ongoing, ensuring more patients can benefit from the modern and comfortable spaces.
This year also marked our foundation’s second most successful year yet. And the need for further support shows no signs of slowing as our healthcare teams continue to confront mounting pressures.
Population growth, the province-wide shortage of family doctors and other factors contributed to our Stavro Emergency Department (ED) reaching a new high in patient visits. An average of 275 people came through daily, nearly double the capacity for which our original ED was built 30 years ago.
Our team rose to the challenge, activating new ways to cut wait times so that patients in need of emergency care are seen as quickly as possible; faster than most other hospitals in the city, in fact. That’s a tall order as we have one of the busiest emergency departments in the GTA. And the majority of our patients have severe medical conditions requiring prompt attention.
This year’s highlights include:
- Opening the Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub, this offers young individuals a variety of integrated walk-in services.
- Leading the way as one of the first community hospitals to implement Safewards, a proven model of care reducing conflict on our mental health inpatient units.
- Recognizing 14 of our physicians who were named in Post City’s list of top doctors.
- Earning our first CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) grant as a home institution, towards an equity-focused research agenda.
We believe in our patients and our ability, even when hope seems lost. That’s what makes Michael Garron Hospital the heart of the east. Your generous support makes these advancements possible, helping us provide the best care for our patients and community.
With your help, we will prevail to change and save lives in a constantly evolving and always challenging healthcare landscape. This work is only possible with your support. We’re grateful you’re in our corner.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Melanie and Mitze
Melanie Kohn, President and CEO, Michael Garron Hospital
Mitze Mourinho, President, Michael Garron Hospital