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Sinai Health staff posing with their awards.
Intercepting potential safety issues with proactive reporting is an…
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Physicians in blue scrubs in the operating room
At Mount Sinai Hospital, the Orthopaedics and Anaesthesia teams are re-…
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A group of people standing together.
Since 2014, the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) has been at…
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New mother holding her baby in a hospital bed.
A new medication preventing severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)…
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Collage of our people from various departments at Sinai Health.
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Two staff members at a celebration ceremony
Congratulations to the 2,500 employees, physicians and scientists who…
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A palliative care patient holding a teddy bear
In Hennick Bridgepoint’s Palliative Care Unit, a simple act is bringing…
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Dr. Lindsay Shirreff collage with women holding her head
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mount Sinai…
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A male scientist looking down the microscope with a female scientist observing the image on computer screen.
A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our…
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Surgeon in surgery room with robotics
A team at the Ontario Fetal Centre, led by Dr. Tim Van Mieghem, is…
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A photo of Diane Haakonsen posing inside of a lab
Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) has welcomed…
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Patient receiving breastfeeding support from lactation consultant, and a mother holding her toddler.
When it comes to infant feeding, no parent’s experience resembles another…
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Headshot of Dr. Mike Fralick
Dr. Michael Fralick, a Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health and at the…
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Emily Lovrics
When an elevator stalled with the door halfway open, most passengers left…
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A collage of photos together for the September Captured Caring newsletter
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Collage of Lahina Sivanantharajah, Angel Lau, and Alexa Hernandez
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older…
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young girl petting dog
Researchers from Sinai Health have uncovered that growing up with a dog is…
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Portrait collage of a bespectacled woman on the right (Dr. Pamela Goodwin) and a bespectacled man on the right (Dr. Masoom Gaider)
Dr. Pamela Goodwin and Dr. Masoom Haider have been named Fellows of the…
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Dr. David Fu
A new study involving researchers from Sinai Health and the University of…
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Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag in a blue dress shirt and blazer at the emergency department.
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in Canada – it causes more…
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William
Centenarians, people who are one hundred or more years old, are among the…
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Provider taking patient's blood pressure
In the field of mature women’s health, symptoms of pain and discomfort can…
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Dr. Lise Phaneuf
For nearly two decades, Dr. Lise Phaneuf has been a pivotal figure behind…
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William Raskin
At age 35, William Raskin’s life was in order. He had a fulfilling job as…
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 Dr. Ellen Langille and Dr. Noor Shakfa
Most solid cancers remain notoriously difficult to treat and research,…
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Dr. Daniel Schramek looking at a petri dish
In a study that has implications for understanding and treating pancreatic…
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Phillis Pringle
Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s…
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Two smiling people in scrubs outdoors
This week marked the start of summer and Sinai Health’s annual People…
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Three people in a laboratory
Sinai Health is stepping boldly into a future that unites discovery and…
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group photo of five people in a office
Meet some of Sinai Health’s newest trailblazers, recipients at this year’s…
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collage of headshots of two men
Dr. Aaron Gazendam works long hours at Sinai Health’s sarcoma clinic.
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physiotherapist helping patient
The morning after Halloween 2023, John Crawford woke up unable to move. He…
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Rizelle Que
Rizelle, a Registered Nurse, has dedicated 16 years of her career to…
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Two people in a hospital room in the general internal medicine unit.
The recent opening of the new 12 North unit for General Internal Medicine…
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Nurse holding a patient's hand in comfort
In the heart of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s 9th floor, a dedicated team…
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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.
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…
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Picture of Dr. Adam Weizman who is examining a patient.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a growing health concern in Canada.…
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Photo of surgeons with patient who is all gowned up holding a 3D printed version of her jaw.
When Eva Aimable-Kolosko first found out she would have to undergo major…
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Nurses providing care
Every day, nurses across Sinai Health do remarkable things for patients…
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A phone of Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras beside Dr. Jennie Johnstone in the lab.
As we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the inevitability of another…
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Placental tissue held up to be examined
After suffering from a leg infection caused by damage to the blood vessels…
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Head shots of Sinai Health oncologists, Dr. Abdulazeez Salawu (left) and Dr. Geoffrey Watson (right).
Cancer is a complex disease, with sarcoma representing one of the rarest…
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Collage of three researcher headshots, two female and one male
Sinai Health researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the…
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A photo of a microscope looking into a petri dish.
As we enter Fertility Awareness Week, it’s important to recognize that…
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Head shot of Dr. Michael Fralick, Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health.
Despite their potential to transform type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, the…
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A collage of 6 volunteers who volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital.
Sharing a laugh or smile. Building relationships with people, patients and…
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Photo of  Dr. Michelle Nelson, a health services researcher at the Science of Care Institute at Sinai Health
A stroke is often life-changing for patients and their families.
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A group photo of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) team.
The Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) is at the…
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A collage of headshots: From left to right: Drs. Anne-Claude Gingras, Mikko Taipale and Daniel Schramek.
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have devised a…
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LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th.
Kudos to the LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th, for…
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A picture of a lab-grown human brain organoid tissue.
In Drs. Jeff Wrana and Laurence Pelletier’s laboratories at Sinai Health,…
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A photo of the world's most premature twins setting beside each other on a couch.
Two years ago, Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah defied the odds when they were…
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A head shot photo of Dr. Ross Upshur who completed tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint.
Dr. Ross Upshur can reflect with pride as he completes his term as…
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A headshot photo of Dr. Yeojin Lee, a researcher at at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeojin Lee now has less to worry about career…
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A photo of Sinai Health’s Dr. Jordan Lerner-Ellis in the lab with this arms crossed.
In a major push to harness the power of genomic data for healthcare, the…
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A head shot of Dr. Kellie Murphy of Sinai Health.
At the beginning of the year, Dr. Kellie Murphy stepped into her new role…
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Collage of photos of women of Sinai Health with text reading: Celebrating international women's day 2024
At the bedside, in areas of research and innovation, and in roles ranging…
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A photo of Dr. Ian Witterick, Sinai Health's surgeon-in-chief in a medical setting with this arms crossed
It was 1993, a young Dr. Ian Witterick stepped through the doors of Mount…
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A hospital staff member is gowned up and going through surgical instruments in a surgical operating room.
Mount Sinai Hospital was selected as the third best hospital in Canada,…
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Staff member at Mount Sinai Hospital in the new revamped kitchen. The staff member is serving food
Mount Sinai Hospital proudly unveils its revamped kitchen, a key area of…
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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
Sinai Health is proud to announce the appointments of Dr. Susanna Mak and…
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Collage of of pictures with a mother and her baby and the bracelet created out of beads.
For families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the path home…
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A head shot photo of researcher Dr. Kieran Campbell, Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Sinai Health researchers have developed a novel computational workflow…
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In August 1998, Suzanne Shuchat experienced a significant shift in her…
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lab testing at fertility clinic
The path to parenthood is unique for everyone.
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Collage of Sinai Health researchers who have been have been named among the top cited globally
Four researchers from the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI),…
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Picture of researcher Dr. Daniel Drucker
Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-…
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Collage of Dr. Ian Witterick. One photo with his gowned up during surgery and another of him in a suit
Congratulations to Dr. Ian Witterick, an internationally recognized…
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Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras stands next to the Astral mass-spectrometer
Celebrations started early for the proteomics team at the Lunenfeld-…
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Post-meal insulin surge not a villain, says new research
Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the…
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Dr. Jennie Johnstone
From the moment Dr. Jennie Johnstone embarked on her journey to study…
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Group canoeing across a late at sunset.
Dr. Caroline Kramer has always been interested in the connection between…
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Study shows brain-specific protein variants often switch preference for interacting partners
A team of researchers at Sinai Health and the University of Toronto has…
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Sinai Health hosts sacred Indigenous Bundle Feast Ceremony
Vibrations echoed the halls of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital for the second…
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Scientists create “cloaked” donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system
In a breakthrough that could transform cell therapies for incurable…
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A spotlight on diabetes care and research at Sinai Health
With one in three people in Canada affected by diabetes, it’s likely that…
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Sam Scaduto
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
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Resource centre for caregivers opens at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
“Caregiving can be a full-time role. I experience this firsthand as I take…
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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 “…
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How to protect yourself from respiratory viruses
This winter, three major respiratory viruses — respiratory syncytial virus…
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Sinai Health participates in Indigenous sacred bundle feast ceremony
The first annual sacred bundle feast ceremony took place at Casey House on…
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Martina’s story of resilience, faith and hope
Martina Santangelo’s journey started with a teenage dream of nursing…
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Leadership in stroke care – Hennick Bridgepoint earns Stroke Distinction
Earlier this month, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital earned its fourth…
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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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an illustration of women from diverse ethnic background
In a patient’s breast cancer journey, empathy and support play pivotal…
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A collage of three Sinai Health staff posing for a photo
Health-care providers play a crucial role in addressing the health and…
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Five NICU nurses posing for group shot
For the nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital who work with the tiniest patients…
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Sinai Health staff members wearing scrubs and holding burgers on paper plates at the staff appreciation bbq
This week marked the highly anticipated return of Sinai Health’s People…
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doctors performing surgery
Surgeons in Canada receive less payment for procedures done for women than…
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Two researchers wearing masks and lab coats are pipetting liquid into tubes in the lab
According to a new study, researchers have discovered a combination of gut…
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Dr. Daniel Drucker operating a lab instrument. He is wearing a white lab coat
Sinai Health and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) are…
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Joseph Leung is pictured in blue shirt holding his award
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
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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
For patients and caregivers adapting to life after a stroke, knowledge is…
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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 Hospital is admired for its clean, modern design. One…
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A collage of two images of Dr. Gingras, on the left is a headshot of a Caucasian woman with short hair, on the right she is pipetting in the lab wearing a face mask and lab coat
TORONTO (August 8, 2023) After an extensive international search, Sinai…
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black and white photo of a surgical team operating on a patient
As we celebrate a year of life-changing care, remarkable milestones and…
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Dr. Lindsay Shirreff ( a caucasian woman with long brown hair wearing a navy blazer)
The average age of menopause in Canada is 51 years, but for some, symptoms…
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A collage of 8 images representing Sinai Health, its milestones and leaders
Today, Sinai Health is a state-of-the-art and renowned academic health…
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Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, pictured outside Emergency Department
Meet Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital and…
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Scholarship, bursary and award recipients and presenters
From high school students transitioning to post-secondary education, to…
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Kids learning surgery
When children learn new skills, they also build independence, confidence…
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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.
All Faith recalls about attending a wedding in Haliburton, Ontario, last…
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Collage of a patient in left panel and a man's headshot on the right
Bladder removal, also known as radical cystectomy, is life-altering. For…
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collage of a newborn in left panel and a surgical team working in right panel
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120 to 150 fetuses…
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Collage of three photos showing teams of colleagues wearing colour-matched t-shirts, from pink to green to white.
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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a bespectacled and visibly pregnant woman
The Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes at Mount Sinai Hospital has a…
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a patient being moved from an old ICU into the newly opened one
On May 10, Mount Sinai Hospital opened the Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care…
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a collage of two images depicting nurses helping patients
Every year, Nursing Week is celebrated around the world during the same…
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patient in bed in new modern ICU room
TORONTO (May 10, 2023) Today, the new Kimel Schatzky Intensive Care Unit (…
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A collage of three female volunteers of different races and ages
From passing down the value of volunteering to future generations to…
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A panoramic view of the city skyline through large windows of hospital room
April 2023 marks a major milestone for Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital with…
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Katherine Gatt
We asked Katherine Gatt, the professional practice leader for Recreation…
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surgical team performs robotics assisted surgery
Clinical research studies have shown that up to 20 per cent of patients…
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Mother and baby receiving care from a healthcare professional
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Frances Bloomberg Centre for Women’s and Infants’…
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Entrance to Emergency Centre with ambulance vehicle in front
Recently, there has been increased strain on Emergency Departments in…
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The world’s most premature twins sitting on a sofa next to their Guinness Record Certificate
Two infants who were born at Mount Sinai Hospital now hold the Guinness…
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$10 million gift enables research into supporting the oldest Canadians
Together, with support from the newly announced Dani Reiss Innovation Fund…
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Dr. Rebecca Titman
Pain during pregnancy is commonly accepted. Pregnant individuals can…
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In-utero surgery saves twins sharing one placenta
Kathryn and her husband Eddy were overjoyed when they found out they were…
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Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Last week, we recognized employees and physicians who have reached…
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Caring for patients by caring for equipment
Hospitals produce a lot of sound. This cacophony has often been labelled…
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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…
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Milestones that are leading us into 2023
2022 was another year of memorable moments, achievements and milestones at…
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Moments of inspiration for the week of January 9
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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The first Mount Sinai baby of 2023
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world…
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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-…
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Cancer Care Clinic designed with the patient in mind opens
Years of planning have become reality.
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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
Research shows that one in 150 Canadians have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (…
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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…
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Dr. Tim Van Mieghem
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120-150 fetuses.…
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According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will be…
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Five tips for a healthier fall
Public health experts are expecting we will see more cases of respiratory…
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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…
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Our cancer care teams share their thoughts
A vital new space will soon be available to our cancer patients and their…
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A spotlight on our palliative care program
Between 62 per cent and 89 per cent of those with life limiting illness…
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Finding healing and peace through painting at Hennick Bridgepoint
During a recent nine-month stay at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Charmaine…
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Dr. Pamela Goodwin
It was set to be the largest breast cancer trial of its kind. Medical…
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The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
A recent $15 million gift from long-time supporters, Peter and Shelagh…
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Dr. Carol Swallow
This July, Dr. Carol Swallow, a surgical oncologist, began her appointment…
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Staying up-to-date – COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding
Ontario recently announced that fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are…
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Redefining meaningful end-of-life care
For more than 30 years, our skilled palliative care specialists have been…
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Annual scholarships and bursary awards create possibilities
Sinai Health is recognizing the spirit of discovery with our annual…
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Dr. Zane Cohen
Congratulations to Dr. Zane Cohen, Director of the Zane Cohen Centre at…
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A deep dive into acute care for a pregnant COVID-19 patient
In early 2021, Mount Sinai Hospital began seeing more pregnant patients…
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Dr. Susan Thouin
Canada’s Got Talent comes calling for all-physicians choir.
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Spina Bifida Awareness Month
This June, the Ontario Fetal Centre (OFC) celebrates the fifth anniversary…
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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…
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Dr. Andras Nagy
Scientists at Sinai Health say they have identified a new way to control…
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Valuing patient and family perspectives to improve care
Patient and family engagement has a central role in improving health…
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Five things you need to know about donating human milk
Following premature birth, mother’s own milk may not to be available for…
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Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the resilience, creativity and…
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Nursing Week
Becoming a health care professional means being a life-long learner. At…
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Two years into the pandemic mental health is still a priority
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Sinai Health introduced…
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Five facts about assisted reproduction
Today, there are a number of ways to start a family. Everyone’s journey is…
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Dr. Daniel Durocher
Scientists at Sinai Health say a new drug designed to block an enzyme…
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The make-up of a Sinai Health Volunteer
A steady hand extended at just the right moment. A warm smile that…
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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…
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Going home after a year in the hospital
In the fall, we spoke with Juan Carlos Luaces about the progress he was…
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A spotlight on our Cancer program
Cancer is not one; but many diseases with about 43 per cent of Canadians…
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Innovation supports consistent pain management for patients
Early in the pandemic, Mount Sinai Hospital’s perioperative team began…
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Pandemic health consequences
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global…
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Behind the made-in-Canada approach to tracking COVID-19 antibodies
With every quiet pass of the robotic arm in the Gingras lab at the…
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Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers, a physician on Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s Albert and…
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Masking and vaccination requirements still in place
On March 21, there will be no change for those coming to Sinai Health’s…
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What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Roasted red pepper herbed frittata, hot egg and cheese breakfast sandwich…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Every day, we value the unique and substantial contributions women across…
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The Fetal Early Anatomy Clinic provides holistic care for high-risk fetuses
Today, we know more about the fetus during the first trimester of…
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A spotlight on our geriatrics program
Within a decade, one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65.
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Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests
In testing, it’s the gold standard. “Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
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checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To…
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Patients at Hennick Bridgepoint discover the healing power of art therapy
Art therapy has been shown to benefit people of all ages, helping…
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Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many questions have…
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Looking back at 2021
At Sinai Health, 2021 was another eventful year. While we continued to…
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LTRI scientists hunting for the perfect rhythm to beat depression blues
When it comes to finding a long-lasting treatment for depression, a team…
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Continued innovation at the heart of the Ontario Fetal Centre
Discovering the best possible fetal treatment through research and…
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Five tips for talking with someone with dementia
Communicating effectively with someone with dementia benefits the…
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Exploring surgeon-patient sex differences with postoperative outcomes
A study led by Mount Sinai researchers and published in JAMA Surgery…
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The first Mount Sinai baby of 2022
After the clock strikes midnight on the eve of the New Year, hospitals…
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Celebrating the holidays at Sinai Health
This week, Sinai Health celebrated the holidays by greeting employees,…
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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…
For more than 20 months, Health Care Screeners at Mount Sinai and Hennick…
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Common diabetes drug not effective against early-stage breast cancer, landmark trial reveals
A widely used and inexpensive Type 2 diabetes drug, once hoped to hold…
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An older male in a wheelchair accompanied by his son and wife
For many patients admitted to complex continuing care units, the hospital…