“The Staff Were Lifesavers.”

Patient Reflects on His Care Journey Following a Serious Accident

It was a simple coffee break that turned into a life-changing day.

In September 2021, Steve Morris and his wife had stopped to get coffee after dropping their daughter at university. As they were walking back to their car, an out-of-control vehicle drove over the sidewalk and hit Steve from behind – sending him about 20 feet in the air.

After going into a state of shock, Steve was transferred by ambulance to the Oshawa Hospital.

“When I got to the Emergency Department, they determined I had a fractured hip and trauma injuries, and I was quickly sent into surgery,” said Steve. “Dr. Samir Chhabra and team were amazing, and the surgery was a success. I was taken to the rehabilitation unit where I spent five days. In less than a week, I was able to walk.”

Over the next several months, Steve focused on strengthening his muscles with regular outpatient appointments at the Oshawa Hospital fracture clinic and with the physiotherapy team. Over a year later, Steve is feeling great, returning to his regular summer activities like hiking and swimming. This winter, Steve’s goal is to go cross-country skiing.

Steve credits his care team for his speedy recovery. “The team at Lakeridge Health were literally angels – words cannot truly express my appreciation,” he shared. “The staff were lifesavers and I had nothing but a positive experience. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”