As an active member of the Durham business community as well as a member of the local media, I have heard many things both good and bad about what to expect from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. On September 4, our first daughter was born at RVAP and when I look back at our time in hospital, I have to tell you how truly impressed I was. From the moment we were admitted for our scheduled C-section we dealt with people who seemed to understand that as a community hospital, the human element is critical. With limited exception we noticed how everyone on staff took it upon themselves to make sure this special moment in our lives was not tainted by an impersonal touch and a laissez-faire attitude.

I want to offer special thanks to Deb and Robyn who were my wife's primary nurses while recovering as they truly made our time there more enjoyable. Also thanks go to Dr. Eltayeb for delivering our beautiful little girl. Despite the numerous challenges of being a hospital that is struggling to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, I can tell you first hand that we all should feel proud of the work that they do!!