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Join our Team!

Posted by Gwen Layton on May - 26 - 2026

The Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new members for its Board of Directors. If you have qualifications in Legal, Financial Services or Governance and are looking for a way to help your new local hospital and its over 270 Auxiliary volunteers, please contact Gwen Layton @ gwendolayton@gmail.com.  

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New RFD Medals!

Posted by Gwen Layton on May - 26 - 2026

Get ready to shine! We’re excited to unveil the New Medals for the 2026 Run for the Diamond on Sunday, June 14!! You need to add this one to your collection. Registration is open at runuxbridge.com. If you’d like to volunteer on the morning of the l4th, please contact Michelle  [ Read More ]

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UHA Volunteer Information Meeting

Posted by Gwen Layton on March - 25 - 2026

  Monday, March 30 the UHA volunteers welcomed Jodi Bussiere of Uxbridge Physiotherapy. After all reports were read,  we were treated to coffee and homemade muffins and a presentation from Jodi which encompassed her multi-faceted career volunteering at the Olympics, the Pan Am Games and even the Run for the  [ Read More ]

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Vince’s claims Title Sponsorship for the Run for the Diamond!

Posted by Gwen Layton on February - 19 - 2026

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Run for the Diamond Title Sponsor – Vince’s Market! Their ongoing support has been instrumental in the UHA’s efforts to fund a new CT Scanner for the hospital. With the backing of Vince’s Market and our generous supporters, we are nearing our goal!  [ Read More ]

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UHA $100,000 Cheque Presentation

Posted by Gwen Layton on December - 14 - 2025

Wednesday, December 10th marked the 1-yr Anniversary at Chances Are’s new location. On Monday, December 8th our staff of volunteers remained at the store to commemorate the special occasion and to also present the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation with a cheque from the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary for $100,000

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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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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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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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