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How MAUVE volunteers create a better hospital experience
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older adults.  
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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…
Phillis Pringle
Redefining the limits of aging: A centenarian’s secret to her longevity
Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s…
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Summer fun at Sinai Health’s People Appreciation BBQs
This week marked the start of summer and Sinai Health’s annual People…
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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…
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…
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"You're Not Alone": Q and A with Dr. Adam Weizman, Director of the Inflammaory 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…
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Scholarship, research and compassionate care – Nursing Week at Sinai Health
Every day, nurses across Sinai Health do remarkable things for patients…
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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The world's most premature twins turn two!
Two years ago, Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah defied the odds when they were…
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…
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,…
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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…
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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…
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Study shows potential for AI to transform fertility treatments
The path to parenthood is unique for everyone.
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Values in Action: Sam Scaduto
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
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 “…
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…
Martina’s story of resilience, faith and hope
From staff to patient and back again: Martina’s story of resilience, faith and hope
Martina Santangelo’s journey started with a teenage dream of nursing…
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…
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Uplift: PYNK patient shares her breast cancer journey
In a patient’s breast cancer journey, empathy and support play pivotal…
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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…
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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…
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A story of firsts
As we celebrate a year of life-changing care, remarkable milestones and…
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…
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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…
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Five facts about spina bifida
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120 to 150 fetuses…
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A spotlight on our Women’s and Infants’ Health program
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Frances Bloomberg Centre for Women’s and Infants’…
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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…
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.…
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.
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A spotlight on our Inflammatory Bowel Disease program
Research shows that one in 150 Canadians have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (…
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…
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…
Our cancer care teams share their thoughts
Our cancer care teams share their thoughts
A vital new space will soon be available to our cancer patients and their…
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…
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…
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Catching up with Romeila Son
This June, the Ontario Fetal Centre (OFC) celebrates the fifth anniversary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?
Roasted red pepper herbed frittata, hot egg and cheese breakfast sandwich…
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)…
checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
Then and now: checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To…
Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals
Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many questions have…
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…
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2022
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2022
After the clock strikes midnight on the eve of the New Year, hospitals…
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…
A warm welcome: Sinai Health entrance screeners move into new roles
For more than 20 months, Health Care Screeners at Mount Sinai and Hennick…
Two women wearing face masks sitting down together and reading
Navigating the changing diabetes landscape: Mount Sinai Hospital’s diabetes team improves quality of care for patients across Canada
People with diabetes are living longer, healthier lives and as the…
Research examines the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on parental participation in NICUs
Research examines the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on parental participation in NICUs
A new study from the International Steering Committee for Family…
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…
A woman and her baby in bed while a loved one is by her side
“I wasn’t ready to give up” – How teams of experts at Sinai Health, UHN and SickKids came together to save a woman and her baby
Candice Cruise was 21 weeks pregnant when, driving home one day…
A mother breastfeeding her twin babies
“Breastfeeding is a journey” – Mount Sinai parents share their story of perseverance in breastfeeding
When it comes to breastfeeding, no parents’ experience resembles another.…
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…
Woman with a tablet device in front of a premature baby at Mount Sinai Hospital
Families with premature babies at Mount Sinai stay connected with new video sharing app
As part of the ongoing effort to keep parents connected with their infant…
Incorporating art into healing with a dose of ‘Colour Medicine’
Incorporating art into healing with a dose of ‘Colour Medicine’
A seven-storey section of concrete wall on the outside of Mount Sinai…
World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week: 100 litres for NICU babies in need
When it comes to infant feeding, breast milk offers optimal nutritional…
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…
Three surgeons posing by an operating table
Enabling complicated sarcoma surgeries through 3D CT imaging
It’s a project 10 years in the making, and one promising renewed hope for…
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…
Meet the team ensuring critical supplies are there when needed
It takes a village – Meet the team ensuring critical supplies are there when needed
Focused, agile and efficient, the Materials Management team at Mount Sinai…
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Alana Robertson shares her story of in-utero surgery
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month across Canada.
Dr. Kieran Quinn
Dr. Kieran Quinn recognized for outstanding academic achievement
Dr. Kieran Quinn, a physician in General Internal Medicine and Palliative…
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…
New research encourages light exercise following concussion
New research encourages light exercise following concussion
TORONTO (May 21, 2021) —The phrase ‘when in doubt, sit it out’ is the…
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…
Four individuals wearing facemasks
Innovative peer support program helps young adults visiting the emergency department
A one-of-a-kind program is improving young people’s visits to the…
Sonographer using an ultrasound machine
Canada’s largest team of specialized nurse sonographers supports expectant mothers and families
“Nurse sonographers are nurses first, and then we have learned sonography…
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…
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Innovative ultrasound technique developed by Mount Sinai Hospital and SickKids researchers enables earlier detection of placental diseases
Placental diseases often implicated in stillbirths, serious illnesses of…
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…
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Cancer and food-related myths debunked
“For individuals with a cancer diagnosis, a balanced diet and maintaining…
IV drip
Case study looks at possible adverse reaction to popular COVID-19 drug
Sinai Health doctors say more research is needed on the popular antiviral…
rendering of virus
Addressing questions about COVID-19 variants of concern
Dr. Tony MazzullIi, Microbiologist-in-Chief at Sinai Health and University…
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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…
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…