Moments that mattered: A visual journey through the past year
We’re proud of the strong connections we’ve built with our patients, our people, and our communities.
This past year has been filled with moments that reflect who we are — compassionate, innovative, and committed to quality care. From staff appreciation events to celebrations of culture, the photo gallery ahead highlights our honoured to care culture in action.
Each snapshot captures a meaningful moment, a shared success, or a simple joy. Together, they tell the story of a team that continues to grow, evolve, and stay true to living our values.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Launching our future
A major highlight this year was the launch of our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan: Integrated Care for Healthier Communities. We celebrated with an inspiring event that brought together leadership, staff, physicians, midwives, volunteers, learners, and patients. The event captured the energy, pride, and shared purpose of that day — marking a bold step forward and a unified vision for our integrated future.
We followed our internal celebration of the launch with a virtual community town hall to share the details with those outside the organization.
Our new Strategic Plan was launched on-site at Markham Stouffville Hospital and streamed live to staff unable to attend
Our new Strategic Plan is our first web-based plan and focuses on getting patients the care they need, at the right time and in the right place
Belonging through celebration
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are core to who we are. This year, we celebrated our people through events that highlighted our unique stories and strengthened connection. Cultural celebrations and staff-led initiatives reflect the vibrant, inclusive spirit we’re building — where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our EDIB journey continues together.
Celebrating Black History Month at Markham Stouffville Hospital with a drum circle and a vendor marketplace featuring black-owned businesses
Celebrating Pride Month at Markham Stouffville Hospital with a flag raising event that included other staff activities and initiatives
Relive the moments
As you explore the gallery below, remember the highlights — big and small — that shaped our year. These photos reflect our people, purpose, and passion. From milestones to shared smiles, each image tells a story of care and connection. We hope you see yourself in these snapshots and feel proud to be part of our journey.
The first baby born in our new AMU Midwifery Program
Celebrating the launch of our new human resource information system
Recognizing our amazing nurses during Nursing Week
Health Minister Mark Holland and MP Helena Jaczek touring the AMU
Recognizing our amazing staff at the annual Staff BBQ
Blanket exercise on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Marie Nunziata getting her flu shot during our Flu Campaign
Poster display at the Allied Health Fair celebrating Allied Health Week
Thank you event for our Patient Experience Participants
Our Honoured to Care award recipients
Staff celebrating International Women’s Day
A few of our dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Celebrating Patient Experience Week
RCC staff showing their Canadian spirit on Canada Day
Opening a new community stroke rehab clinic in York Region
Academic Week participants at one of the many presentations
Staff celebrating their milestones at the Long Service Awards
Our Mental Health team at Mental Health Education and Support Day
Staff receiving two awards for excellence in organ and tissue donation
Learning about calligraphy at the Lunar New Year celebration
Hosting our first hybrid All-staff Town hall
Stryker Environmental Excellence Award
