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Joanna Nicholson sitting on a grey couch in a green dress.
New technology helps patients manage diabetes during pregnancy
Soon-to-be-mom Joanna Nicholson has been managing her glucose levels for as long as she can remember. It has impacted many aspects of…
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Sinai Health staff posing with their awards.
‘Good Catches’ worth celebrating
Intercepting potential safety issues with proactive reporting is an…
A group of people standing together.
How the Network Biology Collaborative Centre is reshaping medical research
Since 2014, the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) has been at…
New mother holding her baby in a hospital bed.
Here’s how you can protect your baby from RSV
A new medication preventing severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)…
Collage of our people from various departments at Sinai Health.
Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from October 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Two staff members at a celebration ceremony
2,500 celebrated for their remarkable service at Sinai Health
Congratulations to the 2,500 employees, physicians and scientists who…
A palliative care patient holding a teddy bear
Bringing comfort, one teddy bear at a time to Hennick Bridgepoint’s palliative care patients
In Hennick Bridgepoint’s Palliative Care Unit, a simple act is bringing…
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff collage with women holding her head
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff turns down the heat on hot flashes
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mount Sinai…
A male scientist looking down the microscope with a female scientist observing the image on computer screen.
New research unveils key role of “selfish DNA” in early human development
A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our…
Surgeon in surgery room with robotics
Ontario Fetal Centre's robotics research paves way for fetal surgery innovation
A team at the Ontario Fetal Centre, led by Dr. Tim Van Mieghem, is…
A photo of Diane Haakonsen posing inside of a lab
Meet Dr. Diane Haakonsen, Sinai Health’s newest Investigator
Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) has welcomed…
Patient receiving breastfeeding support from lactation consultant, and a mother holding her toddler.
Mount Sinai patients share their unique breastfeeding journeys
When it comes to infant feeding, no parent’s experience resembles another…
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Sinai Health’s Dr. Michael Fralick receives 2024 Gairdner New Investigator Award
Dr. Michael Fralick, a Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health and at the…
Emily Lovrics
Values in Action: Emily Lovrics
When an elevator stalled with the door halfway open, most passengers left…
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How MAUVE volunteers create a better hospital experience
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from September 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
young girl petting dog
Growing up with a dog is healthier for your gut
Researchers from Sinai Health have uncovered that growing up with a dog is…
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Sinai Health researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Pamela Goodwin and Dr. Masoom Haider have been named Fellows of the…
Dr. David Fu
Research points to improved detection of thyroid cancer
A new study involving researchers from Sinai Health and the University of…
Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag in a blue dress shirt and blazer at the emergency department.
Sinai Health researcher launches emergency department guidelines for managing alcohol-related disorders
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in Canada – it causes more…
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A centenarian’s secret to a long and healthy life
Centenarians, people who are one hundred or more years old, are among the…
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Mature women's health: Stories of resilience and healing
In the field of mature women’s health, symptoms of pain and discomfort can…
William Raskin
Toronto doctor's incredible recovery at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
At age 35, William Raskin’s life was in order. He had a fulfilling job as…
Dr. Ellen Langille and Dr. Noor Shakfa
How award-winning research trainees are transforming our understanding of tumour biology
Most solid cancers remain notoriously difficult to treat and research,…
Dr. Daniel Schramek looking at a petri dish
Sinai Health study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumours
In a study that has implications for understanding and treating pancreatic…
Phillis Pringle
Redefining the limits of aging: A centenarian’s secret to her longevity
Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s…
Two smiling people in scrubs outdoors
Summer fun at Sinai Health’s People Appreciation BBQs
This week marked the start of summer and Sinai Health’s annual People…
Three people in a laboratory
Research Renaissance at Sinai Health: An Exciting New Era of Innovation
Sinai Health is stepping boldly into a future that unites discovery and…
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Celebrating the outstanding achievements of learners and leaders across Sinai Health
Meet some of Sinai Health’s newest trailblazers, recipients at this year’s…
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Drucker-Reitman Families Innovation Awards celebrate trainees making advances in cancer care and research
Dr. Aaron Gazendam works long hours at Sinai Health’s sarcoma clinic.
physiotherapist helping patient
Offering patients hope following a stroke
The morning after Halloween 2023, John Crawford woke up unable to move. He…
Rizelle Que
'It's the little things' that make General Internal Medicine nursing special: Q and A with Sinai Health's Nurse Rizelle Que
Rizelle, a Registered Nurse, has dedicated 16 years of her career to…
Two people in a hospital room in the general internal medicine unit.
New General Internal Medicine unit opens at Mount Sinai Hospital, enhances patient care
The recent opening of the new 12 North unit for General Internal Medicine…
Nurse holding a patient's hand in comfort
The power of collaboration: The Neurological and Medical Complex Care team at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
In the heart of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s 9th floor, a dedicated team…
A collage of three images showing: a researcher operating an incubator with automated imaging of live biological samples; a male speaking at the podium; and a microscopy image of a brain organoid supported by vasculature.
Inside the Nikon Center of Excellence at LTRI
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…
Picture of Dr. Adam Weizman who is examining a patient.
"You're Not Alone": Q and A with Dr. Adam Weizman, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Sinai Health
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a growing health concern in Canada.…
Photo of surgeons with patient who is all gowned up holding a 3D printed version of her jaw.
How 3D printing for surgery is transforming care at Mount Sinai Hospital
When Eva Aimable-Kolosko first found out she would have to undergo major…
Nurses providing care
Scholarship, research and compassionate care – Nursing Week at Sinai Health
Every day, nurses across Sinai Health do remarkable things for patients…
A phone of Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras beside Dr. Jennie Johnstone in the lab.
Collaborative $19 Million initiative aims to strengthen Canada's pandemic response
As we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the inevitability of another…
Placental tissue held up to be examined
How donated placenta is being used to treat complex wounds
After suffering from a leg infection caused by damage to the blood vessels…
Head shots of Sinai Health oncologists, Dr. Abdulazeez Salawu (left) and Dr. Geoffrey Watson (right).
Advancing sarcoma care and research: An interview with Mount Sinai's newest staff oncologists
Cancer is a complex disease, with sarcoma representing one of the rarest…
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How a master neuron controls movement in worms with implications for human disease
Sinai Health researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the…
A photo of a microscope looking into a petri dish.
Empowering patients with expert insights from Mount Sinai Fertility
As we enter Fertility Awareness Week, it’s important to recognize that…
Head shot of Dr. Michael Fralick, Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health.
Sinai Health’s study investigates underuse of breakthrough diabetes treatments
Despite their potential to transform type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, the…
A collage of 6 volunteers who volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital.
Making a difference every day: Sinai Health volunteers
Sharing a laugh or smile. Building relationships with people, patients and…
Photo of Dr. Michelle Nelson, a health services researcher at the Science of Care Institute at Sinai Health
Sinai Health researchers to trial support for stroke recovery
A stroke is often life-changing for patients and their families.
A group photo of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) team.
The story behind the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute
The Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) is at the…
A collage of headshots: From left to right: Drs. Anne-Claude Gingras, Mikko Taipale and Daniel Schramek.
Toronto researchers devise new method to find proteins for targeted treatment of disease
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have devised a…
A picture of a lab-grown human brain organoid tissue.
Sinai Health’s $10M funding fuels creation of lab-grown organoids for disease research and drug discovery
In Drs. Jeff Wrana and Laurence Pelletier’s laboratories at Sinai Health,…
A photo of the world's most premature twins setting beside each other on a couch.
The world's most premature twins turn two!
Two years ago, Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah defied the odds when they were…
LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th.
Swishes for Science: LTRI trainees raise >$7K for research
Kudos to the LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th, for…
A head shot photo of Dr. Ross Upshur who completed tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint.
Dr. Ross Upshur completes tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint
Dr. Ross Upshur can reflect with pride as he completes his term as…
A headshot photo of Dr. Yeojin Lee, a researcher at at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Sinai Health's Dr. Yeojin Lee garners inaugural REDI Award for diverse research leadership
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeojin Lee now has less to worry about career…
A photo of Sinai Health’s Dr. Jordan Lerner-Ellis in the lab with this arms crossed.
Canadian Genomic Data Sharing Effort Gets $7M Government Funding Boost
In a major push to harness the power of genomic data for healthcare, the…
A head shot of Dr. Kellie Murphy of Sinai Health.
Dr. Kellie Murphy Appointed Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto
At the beginning of the year, Dr. Kellie Murphy stepped into her new role…
Collage of photos of women of Sinai Health with text reading: Celebrating international women's day 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Sinai Health
At the bedside, in areas of research and innovation, and in roles ranging…
A photo of Dr. Ian Witterick, Sinai Health's surgeon-in-chief in a medical setting with this arms crossed
‘It takes a village’: Q and A with Sinai Health’s Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Ian Witterick
It was 1993, a young Dr. Ian Witterick stepped through the doors of Mount…
A hospital staff member is gowned up and going through surgical instruments in a surgical operating room.
Mount Sinai Hospital ranked third best hospital in Canada
Mount Sinai Hospital was selected as the third best hospital in Canada,…
Staff member at Mount Sinai Hospital in the new revamped kitchen. The staff member is serving food
Renew Sinai: Mount Sinai Hospital unveils the new state-of-the-art kitchen
Mount Sinai Hospital proudly unveils its revamped kitchen, a key area of…
A photo of Dr. Susanna Mak and Dr. Daniel Schramek, the new Deputy Directors of Clinical and Discovery Research with Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras, Director of the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Drs. Susanna Mak and Daniel Schramek appointed as Deputy Directors of Research for Sinai Health
Sinai Health is proud to announce the appointments of Dr. Susanna Mak and…
A head shot photo of researcher Dr. Kieran Campbell, Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Sinai Health team enlists AI to untangle cellular diversity
Sinai Health researchers have developed a novel computational workflow…
Collage of of pictures with a mother and her baby and the bracelet created out of beads.
What’s in a bead? How a NICU program is offering a symbolic message of hope to families
For families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the path home…
Quality and Safety team image with award
Celebrating advancements in Quality and Safety
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Life’s second act: A 95-year-young volunteer warms hearts and newborn heads at Mount Sinai Hospital
In August 1998, Suzanne Shuchat experienced a significant shift in her…
lab testing at fertility clinic
Study shows potential for AI to transform fertility treatments
The path to parenthood is unique for everyone.
Collage of Sinai Health researchers who have been have been named among the top cited globally
Sinai Health researchers among most cited in the world (again)
Four researchers from the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI),…
Picture of researcher Dr. Daniel Drucker
Sinai Health study identifies new concepts for GLP-1 action in the brain, the 2023 Science magazine breakthrough of the year
Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-…
Collage of Dr. Ian Witterick. One photo with his gowned up during surgery and another of him in a suit
Dr. Ian Witterick appointed as Surgeon-in-Chief for Sinai Health
Congratulations to Dr. Ian Witterick, an internationally recognized…
Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras stands next to the Astral mass-spectrometer
Festivities start early for proteomics researchers at Sinai Health with Canada’s first Astral mass-spectrometer
Celebrations started early for the proteomics team at the Lunenfeld-…
Dr. Jennie Johnstone
Dr. Jennie Johnstone appointed Division Director, Infectious Diseases at the University of Toronto
From the moment Dr. Jennie Johnstone embarked on her journey to study…
Group canoeing across a late at sunset.
Sinai Health scientist discovers important link between disruptions in ecosystem and cardiometabolic health
Dr. Caroline Kramer has always been interested in the connection between…
Sinai Health hosts sacred Indigenous Bundle Feast Ceremony
Sinai Health hosts sacred Indigenous Bundle Feast Ceremony
Vibrations echoed the halls of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital for the second…
Sam Scaduto
Values in Action: Sam Scaduto
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
Resource centre for caregivers opens at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Caring for caregivers: Resource centre for caregivers opens at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
“Caregiving can be a full-time role. I experience this firsthand as I take…
Mount Sinai welcomes quintuplets for the first time in more than thirty years
Mount Sinai welcomes quintuplets for the first time in more than thirty years
Maria and her husband wanted to start a family but were waiting for the “…
How to protect yourself from respiratory viruses
COVID-19, RSV and the flu: How to protect yourself from respiratory viruses
This winter, three major respiratory viruses — respiratory syncytial virus…
Sinai Health participates in Indigenous sacred bundle feast ceremony
Sinai Health participates in Indigenous sacred bundle feast ceremony
The first annual sacred bundle feast ceremony took place at Casey House on…
Leadership in stroke care – Hennick Bridgepoint earns Stroke Distinction
Leadership in stroke care – Hennick Bridgepoint earns Stroke Distinction
Earlier this month, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital earned its fourth…
How specialized care at the Menopause Clinic is helping women feel heard
How specialized care at the Menopause Clinic is helping women feel heard
Perimenopause and menopause is a natural transition for many women, often…
an illustration of women from diverse ethnic background
Uplift: PYNK patient shares her breast cancer journey
In a patient’s breast cancer journey, empathy and support play pivotal…
A collage of three Sinai Health staff posing for a photo
Improving the delivery of care for Indigenous patients and families
Health-care providers play a crucial role in addressing the health and…
Five NICU nurses posing for group shot
Inserting catheters smaller than a piece of string: NICU nurses on providing specialized care to neonates
For the nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital who work with the tiniest patients…
Sinai Health staff members wearing scrubs and holding burgers on paper plates at the staff appreciation bbq
Celebrating together at Sinai Health’s People Appreciation BBQ
This week marked the highly anticipated return of Sinai Health’s People…
doctors performing surgery
New study reveals doctors in Canada are paid less for surgeries on women
Surgeons in Canada receive less payment for procedures done for women than…
Two researchers wearing masks and lab coats are pipetting liquid into tubes in the lab
Canadian researchers have discovered gut bacteria that may lead to Crohn’s disease
According to a new study, researchers have discovered a combination of gut…
Joseph Leung is pictured in blue shirt holding his award
Values in Action: Joseph Leung
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
A health-care provider and a patient are walking down the hallway of a hospital. The patient is an older adult woman and she is walking towards the camera with a walking pole in her left hand. The health care provider walks on the patient's right side, holding her hand and offering support
Hennick Bridgepoint’s stroke education video series goes global
For patients and caregivers adapting to life after a stroke, knowledge is…
a group of six metal sculptures in the Max Tannebaum Sculpture garden. They are human figures made out of narrow strips of metal in bright colours. Each figure is depicted as if it is frozen in the middle of motion. The sculpture closest to the camera is dancing
Hennick Bridgepoint’s outdoor spaces offer a place to connect with nature and community
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital is admired for its clean, modern design. One…
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A story of firsts
As we celebrate a year of life-changing care, remarkable milestones and…
A woman stands facing the camera smiling. She is in a therapy gym in a hospital and there are dumbells and other equipment in the background
People of Sinai Health: Dr. Heather MacNeill
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff ( a caucasian woman with long brown hair wearing a navy blazer)
Contraception during perimenopause: a Q&A with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff
The average age of menopause in Canada is 51 years, but for some, symptoms…
A collage of 8 images representing Sinai Health, its milestones and leaders
A century of care and discovery
Today, Sinai Health is a state-of-the-art and renowned academic health…
Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, pictured outside Emergency Department
Dr. Don Melady, transforming emergency care of older adults at Sinai Health and around the world
Meet Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital and…
Scholarship, bursary and award recipients and presenters
Celebrating academic achievement and lifelong learning
From high school students transitioning to post-secondary education, to…
Kids learning surgery
New program lets kids be a surgeon for the day
When children learn new skills, they also build independence, confidence…
A woman sits on a rollator mobility device. She is surrounded on both sides by the windows of an indoor walkway. She is looking at the camera smiling with her hands clasped together. She has auburn hair, glasses and is wearing a black.
Teamwork: One patient’s incredible story of stroke recovery
All Faith recalls about attending a wedding in Haliburton, Ontario, last…
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Study: Outcomes with less invasive procedure for bladder cancer demonstrates new options for patients
Bladder removal, also known as radical cystectomy, is life-altering. For…
Collage of three photos showing teams of colleagues wearing colour-matched t-shirts, from pink to green to white.
Captured Caring: Moments of inspiration for the week of May 29
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
a bespectacled and visibly pregnant woman
Improving outcomes for patients with gestational diabetes: Eugenia’s story
The Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes at Mount Sinai Hospital has a…
a patient being moved from an old ICU into the newly opened one
Operation move day: Opening the new Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care Unit
On May 10, Mount Sinai Hospital opened the Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care…
a collage of two images depicting nurses helping patients
A spotlight on nursing at Sinai Health
Every year, Nursing Week is celebrated around the world during the same…
A collage of three female volunteers of different races and ages
Celebrating the impact of Sinai Health’s volunteers
From passing down the value of volunteering to future generations to…
A panoramic view of the city skyline through large windows of hospital room
A spotlight on 10 years of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
April 2023 marks a major milestone for Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital with…
Katherine Gatt
Five questions about loneliness
We asked Katherine Gatt, the professional practice leader for Recreation…
Entrance to Emergency Centre with ambulance vehicle in front
Addressing overcrowded Emergency Departments: New study shows women and infants access emergency care for less urgent concerns
Recently, there has been increased strain on Emergency Departments in…
The world’s most premature twins sitting on a sofa next to their Guinness Record Certificate
Born at Mount Sinai Hospital: The world’s most premature twins
Two infants who were born at Mount Sinai Hospital now hold the Guinness…
Poster for International Women’s Day 2023
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
$10 million gift enables research into supporting the oldest Canadians
$10 million gift enables research into supporting the oldest Canadians
Together, with support from the newly announced Dani Reiss Innovation Fund…
Dr. Rebecca Titman
Managing pain during pregnancy: a Q&A with Dr. Rebecca Titman
Pain during pregnancy is commonly accepted. Pregnant individuals can…
In-utero surgery saves twins sharing one placenta
In-utero surgery saves twins sharing one placenta
Kathryn and her husband Eddy were overjoyed when they found out they were…
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Last week, we recognized employees and physicians who have reached…
Caring for patients by caring for equipment
Caring for patients by caring for equipment
Hospitals produce a lot of sound. This cacophony has often been labelled…
We’re not islands – quality and safety in health care is everyone’s responsibility
We’re not islands – quality and safety in health care is everyone’s responsibility
Last October, we held Sinai Health’s inaugural Quality and Safety…
Moments of inspiration for the week of January 9
Captured Caring: Moments of inspiration for the week of January 9
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Milestones that are leading us into 2023
A snapshot of 2022: Milestones that are leading us into 2023
2022 was another year of memorable moments, achievements and milestones at…
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2023
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2023
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world…
Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams are using data to help improve surgical outcomes for all patients
Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams are using data to help improve surgical outcomes for all patients
Each year, Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams perform 16,800 life-…
Cancer Care Clinic designed with the patient in mind opens
Cancer Care Clinic designed with the patient in mind opens
Years of planning have become reality.
A collage of photos, the first being a man holding his stomach looking like he is in pain and the second of a hand writing notes
A spotlight on our Inflammatory Bowel Disease program
Research shows that one in 150 Canadians have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (…
New paper by Sinai Health experts urges action on antimicrobial resistance
New paper by Sinai Health experts urges action on antimicrobial resistance
More than a million people die each year due to infections that can’t be…
Dr. Tim Van Mieghem
Research at The Ontario Fetal Centre to lay solid foundation for groundbreaking medical interventions for spina bifida
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120-150 fetuses.…