2025/2026
Annual Report
A Message from the Leadership of Southlake Health and Southlake Health Foundation
This past year was a strong reflection of the pride for people, place, and performance that has been the bedrock of Southlake Health for over a century.
For the eighth consecutive year Southlake was named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. This award was bolstered by two new recognitions: one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers. Together, this trio of awards are a strong reflection of the compassion, dedication, and expertise of our incredible teams.
We are proud of what we accomplished this year, which will propel us forward in the years to come.
As we reflect on this remarkable year, we do so with gratitude, optimism, and excitement for the work ahead as we transform Southlake into a Distributed Health Network to deliver leading edge care, even closer to home over the decade ahead.
Our Impact
Southlake Health makes a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of patients and families across our region every day. From investing in lifesaving technology to expanding access to care, every milestone reflects our commitment to delivering leading edge care close to home. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our communities and the dedication of our medical staff, staff, and volunteers.
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Reflecting on our Pride for People, Place, and Performance
For over a century, Southlake has built healthy communities with a pride of people, place and performance. These pillars shape how leading edge care is delivered and how Southlake Health continues to grow to meet the needs of patients and families.
Southlake is proud to be part of countless stories that celebrate care, healing, and hope. The following stories highlight the skill and compassion of teams across Southlake and the support of generous donors and local communities. Each story serves as a reminder that leading edge care truly is close to home when we work together.
Financials
Southlake Health and Southlake Health Foundation remain committed to strong fiscal stewardship while meeting the growing and complex needs of our communities. In the past year, we maximized resources to support frontline care and invest in critical infrastructure. Through careful planning, strategic investment, and the generous support of our communities; we continue to build a financially sustainable future for our hospital and the patients we serve.
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Transforming into Southlake’s Distributed Health Network
Over the next decade, Southlake will build a Distributed Health Network (DHN) — a more sustainable model that organizes services across multiple sites and communities rather than relying on a single hospital. A new hospital in East Gwillimbury and redeveloped Davis Drive campus will anchor care across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. They will be supported by community-based services at Advanced Care Centres across the region and enabled by digital health and system partnerships. With provincial endorsement and funding secured, Southlake is now moving from planning to implementation of its Distributed Health Network.
Together, all parts of the DHN will allow Southlake to meet the needs of a growing and aging population, improve experiences for patients and staff, and bring care even closer to home.
With special thanks to our Boards of Directors
Southlake Health and Southlake Health Foundation are guided by volunteer Boards of Directors made up of dedicated leaders from across our vast catchment area. Their support helps shape the organizations’ direction and commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Southlake Health Board of Directors
Diana Brouwer, Chair
John Simmons, Vice Chair
Andrew Tamlin, Chair, Finance, Property & Audit
Directors
Chris Emanuel
Avanthi Goddard
Marilee Harris
Carol Jardine
Dieter Jentsch
Trish Nixon
Bassem Shakeel
Kailey Vokes
Derek Watchorn
Suzanne Wolfe
Sandra Wrycraft
Southlake Members
Paul Woods MD, Secretary of the Board
Charmaine van Schaik MD, Chief of Staff
Karyn Popovich, Chief Nursing Executive (April to December 2025)
Derek McNally, Interim Chief Nursing Executive (January to March 2026)
Eddie Chan MD, President, Medical Staff Association
Tatiana Conrad MD, Vice President, Medical Staff Association
David Greenwood, Chair, Foundation
Southlake Foundation Board of Directors
David Greenwood, Chair
Kelly Harbridge, Vice Chair
Stephen Elmer, Treasurer
Jennifer Ritter, Secretary
Directors
Brian Bigras
Susan Bishop
Tatiana Hermanns
Ajit Khanna
Tatiana Conrad MD
Peter van Schaik
Diana Brouwer, Ex-officio
Paul Woods MD, Ex-officio
Philanthropy Cabinet
Steve Hinder, Co-Chair
Peter van Schaik, Co-Chair
Paul Bailey
Joanne Barnett
Brian Bigras
Bruce Buchan
Tatiana Hermanns
Keith Loo
Louanne McGrory
Kevin Murdoch
Tracy Noseworthy
Kyle Peterson
Christopher Pfaff
Richard Reininger
Dolly Shao
Cliff Sifton
Neil Stratton
Physicians’ Council
Tatiana Conrad MD, Chair, Vikas Agarwal MD, Hisham Al-Shikarchy MD, Peter Anglin MD, Lukasz Boba MD, Warren Cantor MD, Edward Chan MD, Christopher Coutinho MD, Lucas Djelic MD, Alisha Kassam MD, Shaqil Kassam MD, Syed Kazimi MD, David Makary MD, Farah Naaz Manji MD, Gaurav Mehta MD, Mark Nyland MD, Chris Overgaard MD, John Randle MD, Praveen Ranjit MD, Arun Reginald MD, Tomas Saun MD, Molly Thangaroopan MD, Kira Tone MD, Julius Toth MD, Bernice Tsang MD, Charmaine van Schaik MD, Peter Watt MD, Nathalie Wong-Chong MD, Paul Woods MD
Newsletters
Southlake Health’s quarterly e-newsletter brings the latest health and wellness news from trusted experts directly to your inbox, while Southlake Health Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter features highlights of community support, and key updates on events and initiatives in support of Southlake. Each edition shares inspiring stories of healthcare excellence, celebrates local achievements, and provides valuable insights into collective efforts to enhance population health. Empower yourself and stay informed about activities at Southlake and within the communities it proudly serves: