UHA Presents $300,000 to the Foundation

Posted by Gwen Layton on July - 3 - 2025

Yes, that is a Cheque for $300,000. – bringing our two-year total to $750,000. – which is half of our $1.5m pledge to the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation over five years! At today’s Run for the Diamond, MC’d by Mike Leaver of 105.5 FM Uxbridge Radio, Michelle Baker and Rayna Davies  [ Read More ]

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Hospital Volunteers Needed

Posted by Gwen Layton on July - 3 - 2025

Can you spare a few hours a week? Our Hospital could use your help – as a “Wayfinder”, a cashier in the Cottage Gift Shop or a volunteer in the Ambulatory Care unit. If this sounds like something that may interest you, please contact Bev Latva at blatva@oakvalleyhealth.ca We’re also  [ Read More ]

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Another Successful ‘Run for the Diamond’!

Posted by Gwen Layton on June - 24 - 2025

Thank you again to all those that came out on a very hot morning to support the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary! We loved seeing you all cross the Run for the Diamond finish line. Congratulations to Ardyn, who won the Diamond Draw. Hope to see you and your friends again next  [ Read More ]

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Uxbridge Hospital’s Redevelopment 2025

Posted by Gwen Layton on February - 2 - 2025

June 10, 2025 Early works construction of the new Uxbridge Hospital is officially underway, marking a major milestone in the transformation of health care in Uxbridge. Joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge Peter Bethlenfalvy, our President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Fam, and  [ Read More ]

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Dr. Vi Tu Banh to present at UHA Volunteer Info. Meeting Oct. 6

Posted by Gwen Layton on February - 2 - 2025

On Monday, October 6th at the Uxbridge Legion at 11am, the UHA is hosting a Volunteer Information Meeting with special guest, Dr. Vi Tu Banh. Vi Tu will be speaking about his new book, 12 Elephants and a Dragon, and on the same day will be traveling back to Vietnam for a  [ Read More ]

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Chances Are Opens at 2 Elgin Park Drive

Posted by Gwen Layton on November - 26 - 2024

Chances Are officially opened its doors at 9am on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at its new location on 2 Elgin Park Drive (the Rexall Plaza). Our new store hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Donations will be accepted Monday thru Saturday, between the hours of 8am and 4pm.  [ Read More ]

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2024 – Happy 70th Anniversary UHA!

Posted by Gwen Layton on September - 9 - 2024

In September of 1954, the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary held its inaugural meeting, boldly setting out to raise awareness and funds to help build a local Cottage Hospital. The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital officially opened its doors in 1959. UHA members, Michele & Shannon, at the 2024 Uxbridge Fall Fair 70th  [ Read More ]

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Sandra Will, Uxbridge Senior of the Year 2024

Posted by Gwen Layton on June - 10 - 2024

Sandra receiving the 2024 Uxbridge Senior of the Year award from Bruce Garrod at the Uxbridge Seniors’ Centre in June. Sandra Will has been a President, Past President and Secretary of the Executive and is also a Life Member of the Uxbridge Auxiliary. Sandra works in our thrift shop, Chances  [ Read More ]

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Volunteers Needed at Chances Are

Posted by Gwen Layton on May - 30 - 2024

Sorters 7 am – 11 am* Sorter/Pricing Position –  help sort/price on FRI mornings* Linen Position – a helper needed – MON, WED and/or FRI*  Children’s Clothing Position – to help sort children’s clothes on FRI * Floater – an extra helper to cover vacations/illness etc** Receiver Position – to  [ Read More ]

Celebrating UHA Volunteers

Posted by Gwen Layton on April - 19 - 2024

Monday, April 15, we were thrilled to celebrate our dedicated volunteers. Thank you for helping us grow! During National Volunteer Week, we come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of each and every volunteer’s impact. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to our organization.

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