Our Stories

An inside look at how our Champions of Care are changing lives

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Overcoming the odds stacked against him: Bill’s Story
Bill Bobey’s second child, a healthy baby boy, was born on December 26, 2017. Six weeks later Bill sat in an examination room at St.…
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The right to smile: Sinai Health’s Dentistry Program is caring for patients when no one else can
For 39-year-old Novelette Munroe, a routine dental appointment is anything…
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Finding hope for the future of Long COVID care: Gill’s story
When Gill Deacon was sick with Long COVID, she desperately needed hope.…
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Accelerating discovery to improve IBD care
Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in…
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Life after diagnosis: From patient to powerhouse fundraiser
For Stacey Gitlin, a family vacation over the winter holidays in 1996…
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Navigating the unexpected: Dallas's diabetes journey
The last thing Dallas wanted to believe was that there was something…
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Martina's story: From staff to patient and back again
As a teenager, Martina Santangelo had decided to pursue nursing as her…