10 MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE REVIEW MAY <strong>2023</strong>
MAY <strong>2023</strong> Leaving a legacy for a lifetime of care Arthur Burkholder has lived in <strong>Markham</strong> all his life. He was born into a four-generation family who resided on the south side of Highway 7, across the road from the site that would eventually become Oak Valley Health’s <strong>Markham</strong> <strong>Stouffville</strong> Hospital (MSH). When Arthur and his late wife, Doreen, built their home on a vacant property 50 years ago, they never imagined they would be conveniently located just three minutes away from their local hospital. Arthur recounts the many occasions when MSH has been the cornerstone for his family. His father was one of the first patients to have a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedure performed at MSH due to an enlarged prostate. His family celebrated the birth of their first grandchild and, both of Arthur’s parents received palliative care and comfort at the end of their lives, all at MSH. “My family was able to be with them in privacy, and we really appreciated that,” adds Arthur. Since the hospital opened its doors in 1990, Doreen had been seen 163 times for varying reasons and conditions. She was cared for in the intensive care unit twice and admitted five times for various lengths of stay until her final days in 2019. “We were so appreciative of the care and the way the staff looked after her and after us,” says Arthur. Like his dad, Arthur also required a TURP procedure in the summer of 2019, and through that surgery, his urologist, Dr. Adeel Sheikh, discovered cancerous cells. Arthur was diagnosed later that same year with prostate cancer. Thankfully, his health care team caught the cancer in its early stages, and today Arthur appears to be cancer free. Then, at the beginning of this year, Arthur had total hip replacement surgery at MSH with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Syed Haider. Arthur (Art) Burkholder in front of his <strong>Markham</strong> home of 50 years. “I was cared for competently and compassionately by Dr. Haider and his staff,” Arthur says. “I walked out of the hospital the same day and had a good experience.” It was so good that his recovery and rehabilitation has been quick and steady. He used a two-wheeled walker for just one day; most of the time, Arthur already goes about his days without much of a hint that he even had surgery. Arthur and his family have always understood that MSH depends on the generous support of the community to fund hospital equipment and technology advancements that the government can’t fund. Their dedication dates back to the 80s when they initially supported the fundraising for a new hospital in <strong>Markham</strong>. And their generosity has not stopped there. “Over the years, we saw how valuable a service <strong>Markham</strong> <strong>Stouffville</strong> Hospital was, providing to the community, and we wanted to demonstrate our appreciation. And we did that by naming <strong>Markham</strong> <strong>Stouffville</strong> Hospital in our wills,” says Arthur. <strong>May</strong> is Leave a Legacy month in Canada, a time to highlight the impact of providing a charitable contribution that ensures a lifetime of care for our growing, aging, and diverse community. Naming MSH Foundation in your will is a powerful act of giving. To learn more, contact Elaine Bernard at 905-472-7373 ext. 6619 or ebernard@ mshf.on.ca or visit www.mshf.on.ca. HEALTH 11 MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE REVIEW Hydrating the right way BY SHANA DANIEL R.H.N. If there was one element ever to be labelled as the most important and vital to the sustenance of any living organism, it’s water. It seems to me, we continue questioning the amount which should be consumed. We might have thrown the idea of eight glasses per day by the wayside since many lifestyles differ in energy output. People with various health challenges needing pharma support and differences in body mass are examples of why being more precise with intake is so important. I like to approximate an individual’s daily water requirement as 1/2 an ounce of water per pound of body weight. To some, the eight-glasses rule is perfectly suited — and to others — that could just be half of their body’s requirement. For so many reasons which would stretch beyond this page, water is crucial for cellular repair and function, effective fat loss when following a sound nutrition plan and fitness routine, better sleep, enhanced energy, temperature regulation and hormonal support. Water is crucial. And what better way to get a head start on your hydration requirements than to drink 1-2 full glasses of it upon waking. Here are just a few benefits of water consumption on an empty stomach before breakfast. It rehydrates the body, boosts your metabolism, helps flush toxins, improves digestion, and improves skin health. Peppermint, chamomile and Rooibos teas are all great go-tos. Some like to add fresh herbs like rosemary or basil to their water, or fresh citrus or cucumber. Whatever you choose, make sure you’re not letting these live foods stay in your water container for prolonged periods of time, as proliferating bacteria can be harmful to the stomach and create unwanted issues. Take advantage of the milder weather as spring has now sprung. Making your hydration a priority has many benefits you’ll easily see and feel for your best summer yet! FLOAT A supplement that prevents postpartum depression. Mental health research is saving lives today. YOGA BREATHWORK ICE BATH Visit Us at www.floatvalley.com IR SAUNA Call us now: +1 905-205-0859