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

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Meet the Minds: How Dr. Hartland Jackson is mapping the hidden complexity of cancer, one cell at a time
Cancer is often thought of as a single disease or a single mass of abnormal cells. But inside every tumour is a complex ecosystem –…
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Meet the Fellows: Dr. Isaac Chang on inventing a new way to monitor heart health — no wires, no wearables, no effort
As a postdoctoral fellow at Sinai Health, Dr. Isaac Chang spends his days…
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From crisis to recovery: The complex knee reconstruction that saved Issa’s leg from a hidden infection
Developing an infection is one of the most devastating complications that…
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Early‑onset colorectal cancer is increasing. Sinai Health is working to change the odds for patients like Connor.
In the summer of 2024, Connor started experiencing persistent lower…
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Sinai Health is redefining endometriosis care in Canada: Heather’s journey shows why it matters
Heather was 13 when she started experiencing extreme pain related to her…
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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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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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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…
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With this unprecedented $5-million gift, one family hopes to bring overdue attention to endometriosis care in Canada
The Friedrichsen Cooper Family is all too familiar with the negative…
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Healing beyond survival: Sinai Health’s leading-edge research into breast cancer recovery
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month already underway, Deborah Peniuk’s…
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Meet the Minds: Dr. James Khan is on a mission to prevent breast cancer pain before it starts
In our Meet the Minds series, we’re opening the doors to the visionary…
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Donor-powered technology helped Rob recover his stride
Rob Broberg’s wife was the first to notice the unusual swelling on the…
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Mount Sinai Classic starts a new chapter with a bang!
On August 11, 2025, the 31st Annual Mount Sinai Classic raised more than $…
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Fertility after cancer: preserving the possibility of parenthood
Emily was only 15 years old when she had to undergo radiation therapy to…
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Meet the Minds: Dr. Lianne Jeffs is uncovering the science behind compassionate care
In our Meet the Minds series, we’re opening the doors to the visionary…
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Living with inflammatory bowel disease
“Since the moment I was diagnosed at 12 years old, there’s not been a day…
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Unlocking the mysteries of the heart: Cardiology at Sinai Health
Sinai Health’s Miles Nadal Heart Centre is at the forefront of cardiology…
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Finding hope for the future of Long COVID care: Gill’s story
When Gill Deacon was sick with Long COVID, she desperately needed hope.…
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Inside the Nikon Center of Excellence at LTRI
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…