Our Stories

An inside look at how our Champions of Care are changing lives

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Mental health care in action: How Charise found support for bipolar disorder at Sinai Health
Charise Jewell was 40 years old and living in Calgary when she started to struggle with insomnia that was more intense than anything…
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Behind the Gift: How Alex Krawczyk is building on her parents’ legacy
“My history with Mount Sinai Hospital is deeply personal,” says Alex…
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How innovative sarcoma care helped transform Auston's life
When Auston Ward started experiencing back pain 10 years ago, he thought…
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From pet visits to bedside companionship: How volunteers are bringing connection to hospitalized seniors
A hospital stay can be emotionally taxing for anyone, but it can be…
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Meet the Minds: Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher turns research into practice to elevate the standard of Geriatric care
In a country as diverse as Canada, the care that patients receive – and…
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First-ever Sinai Showdown raises $1 million for research and care
On November 19, our community came together for the inaugural Sinai…
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Research at Sinai Health is changing what it means to be pregnant while living with diabetes
During Diabetes Awareness Month, stories like Alice Litosh’s highlight how…