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Our Stories

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

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Cause for the 'Pause is changing the menopause story
The inaugural Cause for the ‘Pause event, Presented by Rogers, raised more than $630,000 in support of Sinai Health’s ongoing $50-…
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Sinai Health receives $1-million gift to transform diagnostic approaches and fight cancer through digital pathology
Sinai Health is celebrating a $1-million gift that will facilitate the…
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Why Sinai Health: Visionary gift brings new focus to digital diagnostics
Professor. Scientist. Philanthropist. Dr. Savvas Chamberlain is all three…
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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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How one philanthropist is supporting health initiatives for underrepresented populations
Emmanuelle Gattuso is a prominent figure in Toronto — a committed…
Dr. Mary-Ellen Cascone with her patient, Sotiris
How Sinai Health’s Dentistry Program is advancing compassionate care for all
When Dr. Mary-Ellen Cascone describes her work at Sinai Health, her…
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Healthy aging and the role of the caregiver
Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our communities. Over 8 million…
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Honouring the memory of one of Toronto's restaurant pioneers
Harry Barberian was an entrepreneur, a visionary and a family man. His…
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Born weighing 470 grams
Kiera and her husband Daniel were thrilled when they realized they were…
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A new chapter begins at the Reitman Centre
As the demand for dementia caregiver support continues to rise, the Cyril…
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Inside the Nikon Center of Excellence at LTRI
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…
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Dr. Alexandre Zlotta: a visionary leader in uro-oncology
Since his recruitment from Brussels in 2006, Dr. Alexandre Zlotta has…
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Sinai Health's Dr. Daniel Drucker named to 2024 TIME annual 'Most Influential People' list
One of Sinai Health's very own is shining on the global stage yet again.
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Behind the gift: A legacy that will empower highest level of nursing expertise
Laura Mary Teague, PhD and nurse practitioner was, by all accounts, a…
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The Mount Sinai Classic is one-of-a-kind
On Monday, August 14, golfers gathered at Magna Golf Club in Aurora for…
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Q&A with Dr. Collen McDermott
What is urogynecology and why does it matter? Dr. Colleen McDermott,…
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Advancing care for high-risk pregnancies
Of the more than 7,000 babies born at Mount Sinai Hospital each year,…
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Breaking records: Birth of 22-week twins at Mount Sinai Hospital
Twins born at Mount Sinai become Guinness World Record holders thanks to…
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The challenge of infertility
For Canadians hoping to become parents, starting a family can often be…
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110 days in the NICU
Samantha and her husband, Steve, knew they wanted to add to their family…
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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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Visionary leadership: the Centre for Mature Women's Health Campaign Cabinet
In October 2022, Sinai Health announced the creation of its new Centre for…
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Sinai Health’s Groundbreaking Centre for Mature Women’s Health to Provide Specialized Care for Broad Spectrum of Health Issues
On World Menopause Day, Sinai Health is pleased to announce that Phase One…
Raisy Mandel
Mount Sinai Hospital’s outpatient palliative care program enhances quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses
In 2019, Raisy Mandel and her family found out that her mother Sheila’s…
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Supporting parents through pregnancy and infant loss
The way women are treated when they are going through the anguish of a…
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Sinai Health announces $1-million investment in mental health program, Pathway to Peers
A generous gift of $1 million from The Slaight Family Foundation was…
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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…
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Behind the gift: Celebrating the importance of basic science
Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) and the…
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Sinai Health's giants of diabetes research
Sinai Health’s distinction as a global destination for innovative clinical…
Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras
Sinai Health appoints Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras as director of renowned Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Vice President, Research
After an extensive international search, Sinai Health is pleased to…
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Celebrating a family legacy built through philanthropy
In 2021, siblings Howard and Mindy Ganz made a transformational $10…
Jill Rigby
Jill's palliative care journey
Jill Rigby’s life has been filled with adventure. A former travel editor…
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Competing for a cause
As dodgeballs fly through the air and land on their targets with precision…
Miles Nadal
Celebrating Heartfelt Philanthropy
In 2018, Miles Nadal, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Peerage Capital Group…
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$10 million gift enables research into healthy ageing
Individually, Sinai Health scientists Dr. Graham Collingridge and Dr.…
Dr. Caroline Kramer
Sinai Health scientist discovers important link between a disrupted ecosystem and cardiometabolic health
Dr. Caroline Kramer has always been interested in the connection between…
Dr. Kim Tsoi
Sinai Health game changers: Dr. Kim Tsoi
How a Sinai Health orthopaedic surgeon is engineering a new approach to…
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Chipping away for a charitable cause
Swing for Sinai co-chair Robert Disenhouse doesn’t back down from a…
Dr. Anthony de Buck
Sinai Health game changers: Dr. Anthony de Buck
How minimally invasive surgery is having a maximum impact on patients
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Standing up to Crohn's Disease
You can’t know what it’s like to have Crohn’s disease until you’ve lived…
Terry Cater
Sinai Health game changers: The supply man always in high demand at the LTRI
Behind every breakthrough at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (…
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Raising a glass for breast cancer research
For 15 years Beth Gherson worked as a nurse at Sinai Health, in the Women’…
Michaela and Nicole Torrie with their baby, Iggy
Growing a family: A same-sex couple's Sinai Health fertility journey
Before they even started dating, Michaela and Nicole Torrie both knew they…
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Sinai Health Foundation achieves accreditation from Imagine Canada's Standard Program
Sinai Health Foundation today announces that it has been accredited under…
Moez & Marissa Kassam
Supporting diversity and inclusion with global impact
For Moez and Marissa Kassam, giving comes naturally. “Moez and I come from…
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Going the distance for the Neuro-Critical Care Unit
Dylan and Stephanie Riches underwent two years of fertility treatments…
Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt
Sinai Health Game Changers: Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt revolutionizing orthopaedic surgery
There are several hospitals between cottage country and downtown Toronto,…
Dr. Jacques Lee
Trial seeks to fight loneliness in older adults as Omicron rages
Fall 2021 held so much promise for many Canadians, including Dr. Jacques…
Dr. Erin Bearss with a patient
Dr. Erin Bearss: Leading the charge through the pandemic and beyond
Dr. Erin Bearss’ early ambitions were otherworldly. She aspired to be…
Dr. Carolyn Steele Gray
Behind the movement of women supporting women in health care
If there’s a science behind breaking the glass ceiling for women in health…
The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
Dr. Keiran Quinn
New initiative allows heart failure patients to die on their terms
Frank always knew there’d come a time when he’d have to say goodbye to his…
SciHigh inspiring the next generation of scientists
SciHigh inspiring the next generation of scientists
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Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley
How cancer treatment can affect the heart
Anti-Cancer therapies like chemotherapy can often be very hard on a…
Sinai Health's RBC Pathway to Peers Program blazing its own trail
A hospital visit can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re…
Jacquie Rombough with her partner and baby
The miracle of Marshall: A mother's Sinai Health journey through a high-risk pregnancy and heart complications
Dr. Candice Silversides is a leader in the growing field of cardio-…
Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld
Staying resilient during COVID-19
COVID-19 is a gruelling marathon, and the finish line is still hard to…
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How one scientist went from mapping out cells to studying COVID-19
For the month of December, Sinai Health Foundation is shining a spotlight…
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Sinai Health to create Centre for Nursing Excellence following inspiring gift of more than $10M
Sinai Health is pleased to announce a first in Canada; a hospital-based…
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Looking at the science behind how the brain makes memories
For the month of December, Sinai Health Foundation is shining a spotlight…
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How one scientist is looking to beat cancer by first growing it in a lab
For the month of December, Sinai Health Foundation is shining a spotlight…
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How a game could be used to diagnose delirium in older persons
For Dr. Jacques Lee, it’s all about looking past the blue gown.
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Can a smart insulin pump revolutionize diabetes care for expecting moms?
For those living with diabetes, keeping their blood sugar levels at…
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Reducing the burden of fertility treatments through research
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Claire Jones had her sights set on…
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New research identifies barriers to life-changing diabetes devices
Advances in technology have made it easier for people living with diabetes…
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Sinai Health looks at 'missing pieces' in women's health care in latest brand campaign
Sinai Health Foundation is launching the next instalment of its brand…
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Sinai Health to rename Canada's largest complex care and rehabilitation hospital in celebration of transformative $36-million gift
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital is a jewel in this integrated health care…
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The other side of menopause: Incontinence support
Diane had always been one of those people who had a bladder “the size of a…
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Finding compassion and peace through palliative care
Palliative care nurse Fred Parmanand has spent the past 22 years at…
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Remembering Ruth: Palliative care at home
Chad Bayne and his wife Ruth had a love story for the ages. “We did it all…
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Sinai Health Foundation partners with luxury fashion label to raise funds for breast cancer care
Looking good and doing good is now as easy as reaching into your closet…
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Patient advocacy in the facial pain clinic
Three years ago, Christine Squires dislocated her jaw and broke her ankle…
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Your COVID-19 questions, answered
From vaccine passports to beach vacations, Dr. Howard Ovens answers your…
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From youth to adult: Transitioning care
The ages of 18 -22 are a time of dramatic change in most people’s lives.…
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Treating Scleroderma at Sinai Health
Dr. Sindhu Johnson is the Director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program (TSP…
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10th anniversary Great Jewellery Heist, presented by BMO
The Great Jewellery Heist, presented by BMO, is one of Toronto’s prominent…
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Sinai Health brings a pop of colour to the community with stunning 7-story display
Sinai Health Foundation is launching an innovative fundraiser that lets…
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Distinguished Toronto scientist Dr. Jim Woodgett takes up leadership of Terry Fox Research Institute on August 1
Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) announces the appointment of Jim…