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Dr. Maureen Shandling.
Celebrating Dr. Maureen Shandling’s remarkable 36-year career
On a recent Thursday afternoon in her office at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Maureen Shandling, Executive Vice President, Academic and…
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Two Sinai Health staff in scrubs at the holiday celebration.
Holiday Open House: A Sinai Health tradition
Sinai Health’s annual Holiday Open House brings together employees,…
Portrait of Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld.
Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld appointed as Executive Vice President, Academic and Medical Affairs for Sinai Health
Congratulations to Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld, Sinai Health’s new Executive…
Nurse examining preterm baby with a stethoscope.
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit recognized with prestigious accreditation
Toronto (December 16, 2024) – Mount Sinai Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive…
A collage of two headshots of the lead Sinai Health researchers.
Sinai Health's innovative clinical trial framework leads to transformative advances in bloodstream infection treatment
In a landmark global study involving 74 hospitals across seven countries,…
Collage of Dr. Eric Monteiro examining a patient and his headshot.
Dr. Eric Monteiro appointed as Otolaryngologist-in-Chief for Sinai Health
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Monteiro who has been appointed as…
Dr. Jacques Lee standing in the ambulance driveway.
Addressing isolation and loneliness among seniors
A recent Meta-Gallup survey found nearly one in four people worldwide —…
Collage showcasing Sinai Health staff celebrating key milestones, dressing up Halloween, and participating in various events and activities.
Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from November 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Gloved hand reaching over vials of blood in a lab.
Mount Sinai Hospital achieves Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Leadership Status
Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, has received the highest…
Dr. Amol Verma speaking at Sinai Health’s Quality and Safety Symposium at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Annual Quality and Safety Symposium highlights digital health
In the age of rapidly advancing technology, conversations about…
Sinai Health leadership team cutting the ribbon to mark the completion of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre redevelopment.
Mount Sinai Hospital's Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre expands to accommodate patient capacity
TORONTO (November 20, 2024) Sinai Health is proud to announce the…
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…
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…
Collage of Lahina Sivanantharajah, Angel Lau, and Alexa Hernandez
How MAUVE volunteers create a better hospital experience
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older…
A collage of photos together for the September Captured Caring newsletter
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…
Portrait collage of a bespectacled woman on the right (Dr. Pamela Goodwin) and a bespectacled man on the right (Dr. Masoom Gaider)
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…
William
A centenarian’s secret to a long and healthy life
Centenarians, people who are one hundred or more years old, are among the…
Provider taking patient's blood pressure
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…