This is Lakeridge Health
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital — it’s one of Ontario’s largest and most connected health systems, supporting more than 750,000 people across Durham Region. Through our hospitals, community sites, and partnerships, we’re shaping the future of care close to home.
From cancer treatment and mental health support to surgical innovation and emergency services, we’re proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across the region. As a leading academic health network, we’re also training the next generation of health care professionals and helping to shape the future of care in Ontario.
Yet many people still don’t fully know who we are or realize the wide range of care available to them. That’s why we launched This is Lakeridge Health — a campaign designed to raise awareness of our services and connect more people to the care they need and deserve, right here at home.
Connected care across Durham Region
Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute, ambulatory, and long-term care services in Ontario — connecting patients to care across every stage of their health journey.
From life-saving emergency care to specialized surgery, cancer treatment, a wide range of mental health illness and addictions services, and long-term care, our great teams, together with community partners, make it possible for Durham Region residents to access the care they need, close to where they live, work, and raise their families.
Women's Health Symposium 2026
The Women’s Health Symposium is shaping up to be an inspiring and informative evening, bringing together experts and community members for meaningful conversations about women’s health and wellness.
Please find the event agenda here for a full overview of the evening’s programming.
This event is currently sold out. If you weren’t able to secure a ticket, we’ll be sharing highlights and key takeaways on our social media channels following the event. Be sure to follow along and join the conversation online.
Cancer Care
At the Durham Regional Cancer Centre, we provide expert, compassionate cancer care, close to home.
Mental Health and Addictions
As one of the largest Mental Health and Addictions program in Ontario, we provide comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, addictions, crisis, and community services.
Learn more about Mental Health and Addictions at Lakeridge Health
Kidney Care
Our Regional Nephrology Program delivers seamless support – from education and counselling to in-centre and home dialysis – and is recognized as one of Ontario’s top-performing home dialysis programs.
Research and Academics
Health care is constantly evolving. At Lakeridge Health, we’re dedicated to advancing it through education, research, and innovation, while improving the overall patient experience.
Emergency Medicine
Lakeridge Health's four Emergency Departments provide 24-hour access to care for people experiencing trauma or sudden illness.
Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Medicine
Before a diagnosis is made and a treatment plan begins, our Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Medicine teams are gathering the essential information that guides decisions and shapes what happens next.
Learn more about Diagnostic Imaging at Lakeridge Health Learn more about Laboratory Medicine at Lakeridge Health
Critical Care
Lakeridge Health has state-of-the-art Critical Care Units at our Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville, and Oshawa Hospitals. Our Critical Care Units provide intensive resuscitation, treatment, and monitoring to our most critically ill patients.
A message from our CEO and Chief of Staff
Lakeridge Health is shaping the future of care across Durham Region, serving 750,000 residents through an integrated network that reaches people from all walks of life.
We’re advancing services, expanding access, and ensuring no one is left behind. We know the best care should always be close to home and available to everyone. Together, we’re realizing our vision of One System. Best Health.
From emergency care to surgery, cancer treatment, mental health and addictions services, and long-term care, our teams are putting expertise into action.
Together with our community partners, we’re building towards a comprehensive system of care defined by excellence, innovation, and compassion. This is Lakeridge campaign recognizes the people and programs that bring our commitment to exceptional care for all of Durham Region to life.
Cynthia Davis
President and CEO
Dr. Randy Wax
Chief of Staff