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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…
Headshot of Dr. Mike Fralick
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.…
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Introducing PYNK: New program at Sinai Health designed to meet the unique needs of young women with breast cancer
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will be…
Five tips for a healthier fall
Five tips for a healthier fall
Public health experts are expecting we will see more cases of respiratory…
Mount Sinai recognized for specialty programs in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023
Mount Sinai recognized for specialty programs in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023
With a nearly century-long history of providing care, we are proud to…
A spotlight on our palliative care program
A spotlight on our palliative care program
Between 62 per cent and 89 per cent of those with life limiting illness…
Finding healing and peace through painting at Hennick Bridgepoint
Finding healing and peace through painting at Hennick Bridgepoint
During a recent nine-month stay at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Charmaine…
Dr. Pamela Goodwin
The team effort behind a landmark breast cancer trial
It was set to be the largest breast cancer trial of its kind. Medical…
The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
A recent $15 million gift from long-time supporters, Peter and Shelagh…
Dr. Carol Swallow
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Dr. Carol Swallow shares her vision as Chair of the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery
This July, Dr. Carol Swallow, a surgical oncologist, began her appointment…
Staying up-to-date – COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding
Staying up-to-date – COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding
Ontario recently announced that fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are…
Redefining meaningful end-of-life care
Redefining meaningful end-of-life care
For more than 30 years, our skilled palliative care specialists have been…
Annual scholarships and bursary awards create possibilities
Annual scholarships and bursary awards create possibilities
Sinai Health is recognizing the spirit of discovery with our annual…
Dr. Zane Cohen
Dr. Zane Cohen appointed to the Order of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Zane Cohen, Director of the Zane Cohen Centre at…
A deep dive into acute care for a pregnant COVID-19 patient
A deep dive into acute care for a pregnant COVID-19 patient
In early 2021, Mount Sinai Hospital began seeing more pregnant patients…
Dr. Susan Thouin
Sinai Health Rocks Medicine
Canada’s Got Talent comes calling for all-physicians choir.
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Catching up with Romeila Son
This June, the Ontario Fetal Centre (OFC) celebrates the fifth anniversary…
U of T and Sinai Health announce new gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum to establish the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport
U of T and Sinai Health announce new gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum to establish the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport
Sinai Health is celebrating the announcement of a generous $20-million…
Valuing patient and family perspectives to improve care
Valuing patient and family perspectives to improve care
Patient and family engagement has a central role in improving health…
Five things you need to know about donating human milk
Five things you need to know about donating human milk
Following premature birth, mother’s own milk may not to be available for…
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the resilience, creativity and…
Nursing Week
Nursing Week: ‘You never stop learning’
Becoming a health care professional means being a life-long learner. At…
Two years into the pandemic mental health is still a priority
Two years into the pandemic mental health is still a priority
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Sinai Health introduced…
Five facts about assisted reproduction
Five facts about assisted reproduction
Today, there are a number of ways to start a family. Everyone’s journey is…
The make-up of a Sinai Health Volunteer
Enthusiasm, care and compassion: The make-up of a Sinai Health Volunteer
A steady hand extended at just the right moment. A warm smile that…
from a 10 per cent chance of survival to a healthy baby boy
“He’s my miracle” – from a 10 per cent chance of survival to a healthy baby boy
“After my 20 week anatomy scan, my world flipped upside down,” said…
Going home after a year in the hospital
From possibility to reality: Going home after a year in the hospital
In the fall, we spoke with Juan Carlos Luaces about the progress he was…
A spotlight on our Cancer program
A spotlight on our Cancer program
Cancer is not one; but many diseases with about 43 per cent of Canadians…
Innovation supports consistent pain management for patients
Innovation supports consistent pain management for patients
Early in the pandemic, Mount Sinai Hospital’s perioperative team began…
Pandemic health consequences
Grasping the Long COVID tail: Pandemic health consequences
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global…
Dr. Jeff Myers
Talking about end-of-life care isn’t easy—Dr. Jeff Myers wants to help
Dr. Jeff Myers, a physician on Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s Albert and…
Masking and vaccination requirements still in place
Coming to the hospital? Masking and vaccination requirements still in place
On March 21, there will be no change for those coming to Sinai Health’s…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Every day, we value the unique and substantial contributions women across…
The Fetal Early Anatomy Clinic provides holistic care for high-risk fetuses
The Fetal Early Anatomy Clinic provides holistic care for high-risk fetuses
Today, we know more about the fetus during the first trimester of…
A spotlight on our geriatrics program
A spotlight on our geriatrics program
Within a decade, one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65.
Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests
Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests
In testing, it’s the gold standard. “Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
Patients at Hennick Bridgepoint discover the healing power of art therapy
Patients at Hennick Bridgepoint discover the healing power of art therapy
Art therapy has been shown to benefit people of all ages, helping…
Looking back at 2021
Looking back at 2021
At Sinai Health, 2021 was another eventful year. While we continued to…
Continued innovation at the heart of the Ontario Fetal Centre
Continued innovation at the heart of the Ontario Fetal Centre
Discovering the best possible fetal treatment through research and…
Five tips for talking with someone with dementia
Five tips for talking with someone with dementia
Communicating effectively with someone with dementia benefits the…
Celebrating the holidays at Sinai Health
Celebrating the holidays at Sinai Health
This week, Sinai Health celebrated the holidays by greeting employees,…
Funding for the Ontario Fetal Centre paves way for next-level advancement in fetal imaging and therapy
Funding for the Ontario Fetal Centre paves way for next-level advancement in fetal imaging and therapy
Since its inception in 2018, the Ontario Fetal Centre, a partnership with…
Two scientists working on a project
“What is my risk for Crohn’s disease?” Mount Sinai Hospital’s IBD team leads greater understanding through research
Clinician-scientists at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Centre for Inflammatory…
Sinai Health nurses clapping
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
This week, was our annual Service Celebration, when we recognize employees…
Five Sinai Health Foundation leaders taking a group photo
Celebrating a transformative gift at Sinai Health
In recognition of a transformational $36 million gift from Jay and Barbara…
Illustration of two males wearing face masks
Preparing for flu season 2021
Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld
Sinai Health’s Psychiatrist-in-Chief offers ways to maintain resilience
Though times remain uncertain with the pandemic it’s important to remember…
Two female Mount Sinai Hospital employees doing arts and crafts
Arts-based program at Mount Sinai Hospital supports care partners of people with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia is an extraordinary responsibility and…
Sinai Health initiative connects older adults isolated during COVID-19
Sinai Health initiative connects older adults isolated during COVID-19
It took only one patient in the early days of the pandemic for Dr. Jacques…
Congratulations Scholarship and Bursary Honourees 2021
Supporting the next generation of leaders and learners in health sciences
Sinai Health celebrates life-long learning and the translation of new…
Two healthcare workers standing and reviewing documents
Highly specialized care for individuals with sarcoma cancers
‘Rare’ is both special and less understood. Sarcoma is a rare group of…
Indigenous woman plays the drum and two men are standing in the background
Drum gift ceremony celebrates patient care partnership
In many Indigenous traditions of North America, the drum represents the…
Registered Nurse instructs a nursing student at the bedside
Clinical placements provide crucial hands-on learning
Nicole Filler began a student placement on Bridgepoint Active Healthcare’s…
Respiratory Therapist demonstrates how to apply oxygen therapy with Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital teams create more critical care capacity in the third wave
Earlier this spring, as Ontario headed into the third wave of COVID-19,…
Indigenous smudging ceremony
Supporting Indigenous patients in navigating the cancer care journey
Leonard Benoit starts each day with a personal smudging ceremony. Before…
Elder man smiling using a hand-grip strengthener
M is for men: tips for healthy aging
Indiana Jones, the fictional archaeology professor-adventurer declared, it…
New study finds thinking and communications difficulties common among COVID-19 patients
New study finds thinking and communications difficulties common among COVID-19 patients
Researchers at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, part of Sinai Health, say…
Dr. Kieran Quinn
Dr. Kieran Quinn recognized for outstanding academic achievement
Dr. Kieran Quinn, a physician in General Internal Medicine and Palliative…
Woman comforting man in hospital bed
Seeing red in the yellow: bladder cancer and the latest in research
“The first sign of blood in the urine, don’t delay. Even if you are not…
Being an ambassador for change at Sinai Health
Being an ambassador for change at Sinai Health
2020 will be known not just as the year of the pandemic but as the global…
Sabine Goldberg with daughter and husband
Living with the unpredictability of IBD
Sabine Goldberg, 37 is a very busy mom. She is raising her energetic…
Nurse using laptop
Leading nursing research and innovation during the pandemic
Last spring, as the province was managing what would be the first wave of…
Health care working holding a patient's hand
Providing palliative care and expertise during the pandemic
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a…
Two individuals wearing facemasks using computers
Assertive Community Treatment Team helps clients stay well in the community
At the start of COVID-19 lockdown last year, Fred saw in his client in the…
Joseph Lebovic
In memory of Joseph Lebovic, O.C., C.M., PhD
Joseph Lebovic (z”l) led a life of giving. Renowned in the GTA as a…
couple making salad in kitchen
Cancer and food-related myths debunked
“For individuals with a cancer diagnosis, a balanced diet and maintaining…
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Recognizing Sinai Health’s caring and compassionate volunteers
Sinai Health has over 1,200 volunteers at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare…
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Living with cancer: coping tips and shared experiences
There is uncertainty with a cancer diagnosis and the pandemic may…
Respiratory Therapist demonstrates equipment used in high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy
General Internal Medicine Unit provides specialized high-flow oxygen therapy for patients with COVID-19
Mount Sinai’s 12 South General Internal Medicine Unit has taken on a…
Dr. Daniel Drucker
Dr. Daniel Drucker receives 2021 Canada Gairdner International Award
Sinai Health congratulates Dr. Daniel Drucker for being named a 2021…
A surgical team performs a procedure in the new operating space at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Reflections from day one in our new surgical services
The excitement was palpable on Monday morning as care teams and patients…
A new state-of-the-art surgical room at Mount Sinai Hospital
New state-of-the-art surgical floor opens to support patients, families
TORONTO (March 29, 2021) — Today, Mount Sinai Hospital opens its new state…
Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras works in the lab.
Sinai Health part of $9M grant to establish a rapid response network for COVID-19 variants
Some of Canada’s leading scientists who have been at the forefront of…
Dr. Kathy Siminovitch
Scientists identify ‘Goldilocks’ protein critical for getting immune response ‘just right’
Scientists at Sinai Health say they have discovered a new pathway that…
Dr. Elizabeth Demicco looks into the ocular lenses of a microscope.
New pathology unit enabling better surgical care
It is hours into a complex, delicate surgery and timing is crucial.
Dr. Erin Kennedy speaks with a patient.
Improving quality of life for patients with colorectal cancer
Dr. Erin Kennedy is leading research to rethink more targeted approaches…
Two people prepare a meal together at a kitchen counter.
Nutrition helps with recovery from COVID-19, and other serious conditions
We don’t often think of food as a kind of medicine, but nutrition is an…
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Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute named Canada’s first Nikon Center of Excellence
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) has been named as Canada…
Two people transport a patient down a hallway at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.
Bridgepoint plays key role in COVID-19 response, admitting patients from strained acute care hospitals
When the second wave of COVID-19 peaked in Toronto, Bridgepoint Active…
Dr. Christie Lee meets with team members in the ICU.
Teamwork and tenacity: reflections on the pandemic from the ICU
In early March 2020, Mount Sinai Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU)…
A physician demonstrates the use of fetal ultrasound for a procedure.
Ontario Fetal Centre receives funding for research program
Each year in Canada, more than 10,000 babies are born with fetal anomalies…
An exterior view of Mount Sinai Hospital with its windows illuminated in the evening.
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $1M for addictions support initiatives at Sinai Health
The Slaight Family Foundation announced today a $30 million commitment to…
Headshot of Marian Walsh
Former Bridgepoint CEO Marian Walsh awarded Meritorious Service Decoration
Congratulations to Marian Walsh, former President and CEO of Bridgepoint…
Celebrating International Women's Day on March 8
Sinai Health celebrates women on the front-lines of COVID-19
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global event that recognizes the…
Headshot of Dr. Laveena Munshi.
Rolling up our sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine
Just one year after the World Health Organization officially declared…
Headshots of Dr. Howard Ovens, Dr. Andrew Morris, Dr. Jennie Johnstone and Dr. Tony Mazzulli.
Answering your questions on COVID-19 vaccines and variants
From variants to the marvels of new vaccines, there’s a constant flow of…
We Are Magnet
Mount Sinai Hospital achieves Magnet® recognition again
TORONTO (February 19, 2021) — Mount Sinai Hospital attained Magnet…
Graham Collingridge reads a printed document while sitting in front of a computer monitor.
Study yields insights into synaptic changes in learning and memory
Researchers in Toronto have shown how the strengthening of some neuronal…
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Celebrating women and girls in science
The United Nations declared February 11 as International Day of Women and…
Dr. Erin Bearss dons personal protective equipment to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Erin Bearss leads Sinai Health team providing vaccines in long-term care
“It’s inherent in my nature to try and help when I see a solution to a…
Two people using a laptop for a video chat with two other people.
Helping to be there for older adults
Older loved ones, friends and neighbours likely feel more vulnerable since…
Amir, Thevaki and Brook pose in the hallways at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Shining a spotlight on Sinai Health’s young employees
For the third year in a row, Sinai Health has been named one of Canada’s…
Nazanin poses next to Dr. Mazzulli.
Captured Caring: Moments of inspiration for the week of January 10
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Dr. Jennie Johnstone smiles in the hallway at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Ask an expert: Get to know the COVID-19 vaccines
New vaccines are now rolling out across Canada in the largest vaccination…
Charlie sits on a hospital bed next to Chen as she holds their new baby girl.
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2021
After the clock strikes midnight on the eve of the New Year, hospitals…
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Looking back at 2020 in numbers
2020 for Sinai Health was a year like no other. Terms like “new normal”…
We Are Magnet
Canada’s Magnet hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital achieves Magnet® redesignation for excellence in care…
Three women running together outside.
Supporting breast cancer patients after treatment
Studies have shown that women who carry extra weight may be at an…
Violetta Nikolova, (right) and Morgan Gitt, are part of a team at Mount Sinai’s Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes that has successfully transitioned patient education for gestational diabetes from an in-person to online format because of COVID-19.
Supporting patients with gestational diabetes during COVID-19
When Farzana McCallum was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in July, the…
Exterior shot of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Orthopaedic Program at Mount Sinai recognized by Newsweek
Earlier this fall, Newsweek magazine released the first part of their…
Collage of Sinai Health staff posing for a picture. In the first photo you see Darlene Lyte, Project Manager, Facilities Planning and Development. In the second photo you see Edgar Oro, Unit Support Technician, Central Supply Room. And in the third photo you see Christina Fabbruzzo-Cota, Nurse Unit Administrator, Mount Sinai Hospital.
Celebrating our exceptional and dedicated people at Sinai Health
Congratulations to the 1,400 recipients marking service milestones between…
Scientist is holding a teeth model in his hand.
Sinai Health researchers discover mechanism linking gum disease to heart disease, other conditions
Researchers at Sinai Health and the University of Toronto have found…
Graphic photo that has "covid-19 update" written on it
COVID-19 outbreak declared on 9 South at Mount Sinai Hospital
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Mount Sinai Hospital on the 9…
Group image of people from the Prevention and Control team at Sinai Health.
Captured Caring: Canadian Patient Safety Week
Our everyday acts of wearing a mask, cleaning our hands, practicing…
Photo of Dr. Jennie Johnstone, Sinai Health’s Physician Lead for Infection Prevention and Control.
Ask an expert: Your questions about the flu and the flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the second wave of COVID-19 underway, experts are saying the flu shot…
Roland de Vega, Academic Affairs Coordinator at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, screens employees, patients and essential care partners for COVID-19 symptoms
Hospital screeners welcome with positivity during the pandemic
Every day, our hospital screeners stand on the front-lines to greet…
Photo of Mark’s family holding on to a precious memento provided by Lindsay Coad
Giving back to families experiencing infant or pregnancy loss
One in four pregnant women experience pregnancy loss, which includes…
Dr. Geoffrey Hesketh
New Sinai Health study looks at how cancer cells ‘feed’
A new study by Sinai Health is shedding light on how cancer cells feed and…
Dr. Carolyn Steele Gray (left) Dr. Michelle Nelson (centre), Dr. Terence Tang (right)
Bridging the transition from hospital to home
Now that mobile devices, apps and constant web access are part of our…
Two clinic service assistants and support staff
The Clinical Service Assistants on the front-lines of COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there continue to be front-line heroes…
Newborn baby being held in someone's hands
Popular diabetes drug shown to improve health of mom and baby if taken during pregnancy
Women with Type 2 diabetes who take the blood glucose lowering drug…
A headshot of Dr. Jennie Johnstone, Sinai Health’s Physician Lead for Infection Prevention and Control
Ask an expert: Answers to common COVID-19 questions for fall
Public Health experts have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is a marathon…
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Mount Sinai listed in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2021
With a world-wide reputation for excellence in endocrinology and…
Three Pathway to Peers volunteers are holding pieces of paper that spell out 100.
Pathway to Peers program celebrates its 100th patient
Staff at Mount Sinai Hospital are celebrating helping more than 100 young…
Sarabeth Silver holds a mannequin used for tracheostomy education
Adapting to new tempos: How musical experience helps a nurse find new ways to deliver compassionate care
For Sarabeth Silver, the road to innovation started with an interest in…
Graphic with text stating: Congratulations, scholarship and bursary honourees 2020
Encouraging the spirit of discovery in the health care professionals of today and tomorrow
Learning and education are fundamental parts of health care. Continually…
Participants in the CPR & Safety show their homemade dolls
Prenatal classes from the comfort of home
Physical distancing guidelines have changed the way we interact and care…
A gallery of photos showing health-care providers in action. In one photo a baby is being taken care of. In another photo a health-care professional is looking at admin work and in the last photo a patient is getting their blood pressure checked.
Notice of Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit
Mount Sinai Hospital is the first and only hospital in Canada to achieve…
A woman in a hospital bed with her husband standing next to her. They are both looking at a computer screen and he is tapping the screen with a stylus
The delicate process of reintroducing essential care partners and visitors
Perla Domondon beams as she plays a game of solitaire on a computer screen…
A nurse walks in to a hospital room pushing a tall metal device on wheels.
In isolation, but not alone: New technology helps clinicians communicate with inpatients who have COVID-19
When a patient with COVID-19 is admitted to Mount Sinai or Bridgepoint,…
Woman doctor is helping patient
Protected Code Blue: Ready to go
A common misconception during the COVID-19 pandemic is that a hospital…
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Play next: A Q&A with Dr. Howard Ovens, podcast host
This spring, Sinai Health Foundation launched a podcast called Champions…
Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt, Orthopaedic Surgeon examines Gary Sandor
Getting back on the bike after same-day knee surgery
After experiencing a knee injury more than 35 years ago, Gary Sandor began…
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Providing precious moments during a pandemic
Having a baby brings a range of emotions to expectant parents – joy,…
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Virtual care at the Ontario Fetal Centre
Pregnancy during the pandemic has been a difficult time for many expectant…
a physiotherapist taking a virtual rehab session
Virtual rehabilitation creates new possibilities for future care
For Bridgepoint’s Ambulatory Care Centre, the idea of providing care…
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Breastfeeding helps counteract weight gain in children at high risk for obesity
Being fed breast milk exclusively as an infant can help ward off weight…
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Creating caring connections for patients and family caregivers
At Sinai Health, we recognize that families and caregivers play a critical…
Drs. Bernard Ho and Elliot Lass
From family medicine residents to COVID-19 responders
When the news of COVID-19 turned from a trickle to a wave, health care…
A man in a chef uniform preparing meals in a large industrial kitchen
Meals on Wheels partnerships more important than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives at work and at home.…
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Sinai Health receives $1.75 million for research into rare skin disease
Researchers at Sinai Health have received $1.75 million to study a rare…
Dr. Ben Rosen leading a coaching session
Making mental health a priority during COVID-1
In Mount Sinai Hospital’s Emergency Department, Dr. Benjamin Rosen, Staff…
photo of Dr. Erin Bearss, Tanya McDonald and James Clancy
Partnership and collaboration bring testing facility to life at lightning speed
The Hennick Family Wellness Gallery inside Mount Sinai Hospital is…
Emergency Services Parade outside Mount Sinai Hospital
Emergency services show gratitude for health care workers
On Sunday, April 19, health care workers across the city were treated to…
patient at Bridgepoint doing Therapeutic Recreation activities
Distancing but still social – Therapeutic Recreation during COVID-19
Patients at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare typically enjoy a monthly slate…
Sinai Health’s Microbiology Lab tackles the COVID-19 testing crunch
Sinai Health’s Microbiology Lab tackles the COVID-19 testing crunch
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the collaborative and…
Celebrating a successful partnership with our families and caregivers
Celebrating a successful partnership with our families and caregivers
At Sinai Health, we recognize that caregivers provide critical…
Dr. Jennie Johnstone
Sinai Health’s Dr. Jennie Johnstone collaborates on COVID-19 early learnings
What can early Canadian experience with COVID-19 teach us about how to…
Mount Sinai recognized as one of Canada’s top three hospitals
Mount Sinai recognized as one of Canada’s top three hospitals
Mount Sinai Hospital has been named the third best hospital in Canada and…
Mount Sinai Hospital confirms first case of COVID-19
Mount Sinai Hospital confirms first case of COVID-19
Mount Sinai Hospital received confirmation of a first positive test result…
Bridgepoint launches new online stroke education videos
Bridgepoint launches new online stroke education videos
Bridgepoint rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of a new education…
Dr. Ravi Retnakaran
Researcher finds impact of 2016 US election on sex ratio at birth
Inspired by the understanding that discrete societal stressors such as…
Surgery at Sinai Health
Surgery at Sinai Health
Every year, highly-skilled surgeons at Mount Sinai Hospital perform 16,800…
Plant on a dining table with cutlery
Registered Dietitians help patients eat well with IBD
Whether we’re meeting friends for a cup of coffee, celebrating a birthday…
Sinai Health event highlights health care from the patient perspective
Sinai Health event highlights health care from the patient perspective
This month, Sinai Health hosted a special Grand Rounds featuring author…
Dr. Ken Croitoru
IBD research: Three perspectives
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative…
The evolving COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation
The evolving COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation
Dr. Adam Weizman
Meet Dr. Adam Weizman, Medical Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Sinai Health
Dr. Adam Weizman was recently named Medical Director of the IBD…
SickKids shares some love with Sinai Health this Valentine’s Day
SickKids shares some love with Sinai Health this Valentine’s Day
This February, SickKids and Sinai Health have partnered to produce a video…
Managing inflammatory bowel disease at Sinai Health
Managing inflammatory bowel disease at Sinai Health
Research shows that 1 in 150 Canadians have Inflammatory Bowel Disease or…
Celebrating closing the loop in medication management at Bridgepoint
Celebrating closing the loop in medication management at Bridgepoint
Last week employees from across Bridgepoint gathered to celebrate the…
Virtual visits make care convenient for patients with diabetes
Virtual visits make care convenient for patients with diabetes
Patients who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 20 years ago, or even…
Blending research and art to explore experiences of palliative care
Blending research and art to explore experiences of palliative care
Science and art often seem like distinct entities, but Dr. Sarina Isenberg…
Reflections from the first five years
Reflections from the first five years: a Q&A with Sinai Health executives
On January 22, 2015, Sinai Health was formed through the integration of…
Five years, five perspectives on the impact of Sinai Health
Five years, five perspectives on the impact of Sinai Health
Sinai Health was created five years ago to better support people in the…
A microscope slide is held above the light of a microscope.
New study looks at how colorectal cancer cells ‘evade’ chemotherapy
A new study by a team of Toronto researchers looks at a mechanism that…
Vicki Lau and Maureen Matheson
Five awesome questions with our MAUVE coordinators
Volunteers can make all the difference when it comes to ensuring our older…
RBC Pathway to Peers
Blue Monday and beyond: Sinai Health to host virtual event on youth mental health
Blue Monday may be synonymous with the seasonal blues, however the reality…
Sinai Health experts recognized with national honour
Sinai Health experts recognized with national honour
Dr. Shoo Lee, neonatologist and former Paediatrician-in-Chief at Mount…
Promoting healthy aging at Sinai Health
Promoting healthy aging at Sinai Health
In 2010, Mount Sinai Hospital officially named geriatric care as a core…
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Video: Season’s Greetings from Sinai Health
During the holiday season, and all year long, Sinai Health cares, creates…
Sinai Health employees at the annual BBQ event.
Sinai Health named as a Top Employer in Greater Toronto for 2020
Sinai Health is honoured to be named one of the Top Employers in Greater…
Pregnant woman in red shirt holding belly.
Pain in Pregnancy program offers relief and support
Most women anticipate some aches and pains in pregnancy, but when that…
Children examining motorized chair with Sinai Health employees.
Take Our Kids to Work Day 2019
For many students, the morning commute was a little longer than usual on…
Composite image of man and woman embracing; man in suit and digitally enhanced person with glasses.
Diabetes care and research at Sinai Health
The World Health Organization estimates that 422 million people worldwide…
Composite image of various healthcare workers helping patients.
Patient safety week: Reflections from the units
Every year across Canada, 28,000 people die from preventable harm while…
A bowl of clementines.
Researchers discover Vitamin C may impact fertility for generations
TORONTO: (October 28, 2019) – The diet of expecting mothers could play an…
Computerized renderings of genes.
New study from LTRI uses yeast to examine how genes work together in drug resistance
TORONTO: (October 23, 2019) – A Toronto researcher is using Baker’s yeast…
Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley wearing white shirt sitting.
Meet Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley, first medical director of the cancer program at Sinai Health, and patient advocate
With just a few months under her belt as the first Medical Director of the…
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Bringing the sunshine to Bridgepoint
Studies show that Vitamin D is essential to our health. A lack of Vitamin…