For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care. While many things have changed over the years, Southlake’s unwavering pride for people, place, and performance have stood the test of time.
When York County Hospital opened its doors in 1924, it was a beacon of hope and healing for patients and families living outside Toronto. Patients no longer had to travel into the city to receive care – saving them precious time and providing them with the opportunity to heal in their communities, surrounded by their loved ones and support systems. This continues to ring true a century later as Southlake expands as a comprehensive healthcare network. This network spans northern York Region and southern Simcoe County, and even further through its regional cancer and cardiac care programs.
The Southlake Health Family of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students work together to deliver leading edge care, close to home – every day. They are there for every person who comes through Southlake’s doors, no matter where they may be in life’s journey. Their care extends beyond our walls, reaching into every community they serve and work within. Their performance is driven by their heartfelt dedication to the health and wellness of patients and communities because everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.
With an annual budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake continues to invest in top talent, advanced technologies, and pioneering research and innovative procedures. This focus on excellence, quality, and patient-centred care has secured Southlake’s position as one of the top hospitals in Canada that’s earned Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada four times in a row. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario ensuring care is always within reach. Each accolade reflects the hard work and dedication that the Southlake Health team pours into their mission every day.
As Southlake Health looks to the future, its vision remains clear: to continue growing alongside its communities. This vision is anchored in its commitment to put people first – pushing boundaries and embracing the latest medical advancements while never forgetting to meet people where they are in life. Every innovation, every new treatment technique, every interaction is driven by the desire to provide leading edge care patients expect and deserve.
The story of Southlake Health is not just one of buildings and budgets; it is the countless lives touched over the past 100 years and the many more it will support in the years to come. Every day, Southlake Health is privileged to witness miracles in its communities—families reunited, lives saved, and hope restored. The gratitude expressed by patients and their families is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.
With ongoing support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to deliver care close to home. Each generous contribution is part of a legacy that promises to save lives, advance healthcare, and bring comfort to the community today and for years to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.
Read more in our Strategy for the Decade Ahead.
Our Purpose
Building healthy communities through leading edge care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people.
Our Values
Our values represent a shared set of enduring beliefs that are demonstrated by everyone in the Southlake family. They set the standard that patients and families can expect and shape our culture.
Always with compassion
We treat everyone like friends and family.
Power of many
We cultivate partnerships within and beyond our walls for positive change.
Serve with purpose
We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
Every voice matters
We value all perspectives, listen respectfully, and take action.
Courage to think differently
We embrace creativity, diversity, and innovation in everything we do.
Pride for People, Place and Performance
Our pride for people, place, and performance is embedded in every aspect of what we do at Southlake Health. For over 100 years, we have built strong and healthy communities through compassionate, leading edge care. This celebration of excellence and community is what continues to inspire our people, foster a sense of belonging in our place, and drive outstanding performance, making us a vital part of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.
Pride for People
At the heart of Southlake is our pride for people. With a dedicated team of 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers, and learners, we are united in a mission to deliver compassionate, leading edge care to every person who walks through our doors. Southlake is more than just a healthcare provider; it is a family where each patient, family, caregiver, visitor, and colleague is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
We stand by our community members during life’s most precious and challenging moments, offering unwavering support. Our diverse team, with their passion and expertise, ensures that each patient’s experience is exceptional. Furthermore, we are deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, securing a future of innovation and care for the communities we serve.
Pride for Place
For a century, Southlake has championed a pride for place, rooted in our commitment to enabling health and wellness across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. As a healthcare hub for these rapidly growing and aging communities, we also provide essential services like cancer and advanced cardiac care to regions spanning as far north as Muskoka. More than just a single facility, Southlake’s reach extends into the community, ensuring patients have access to the care they need, wherever they are on their healthcare journey. As Newmarket’s largest employer and one of the largest in our part of the province, we are proud to contribute to the local economy, driving prosperity and empowering the communities we call home.
Pride for Performance
Southlake’s pride for performance is demonstrated by our dedication to healthcare excellence. Our team collaborates across specialties, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, leading edge care at every step of their journey. We take great pride in being recognized among Canada’s top hospitals, constantly evolving with the latest technologies and innovations.
This commitment to excellence has earned us Health Standards Organization – Accreditation Canada’s highest distinction — Exemplary Standing — for over 16 years. Whether through groundbreaking research, pioneering procedures or new ways of providing integrated care, Southlake continues to push the boundaries of healthcare, delivering the highest quality care our patients deserve.
Through a steadfast commitment to people, place, and performance, Southlake Health will continue to be a beacon of hope, care, and innovation for generations to come.