Our Stories

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

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When being with your baby comes at a cost, Sinai Health is easing the burden
Most families who arrive at Mount Sinai Hospital to have their babies are not expecting to stay long, or thinking about the…
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When expertise meets reassurance: supporting families through IBD and pregnancy
For years, Laura Winning had learned to make decisions with Crohn's…
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When pain overshadows pregnancy, specialized care can make all the difference
When Claire welcomed her first child, she expected the sleepless nights,…
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A legacy of growth, innovation and care: Celebrating Dr. Mathew Sermer
As Dr. Mathew Sermer steps away from leadership, the world-class Women's…
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Toronto mother finds life‑saving support through Sinai Health’s high‑risk pregnancy program
When Stacee Samuels discovered she was pregnant, joy quickly gave way to…
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Finding light after infant loss: How two mothers turned heartbreak into healing, hope and a reason to give back
Kieran Powers and Suzanne Pede are connected by a shared experience. They…
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From stigma to science: Changing the story of pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of women, but too often their…
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Navigating cancer during pregnancy: How Ashni found hope and support
Ashni was 24 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer. She was 33…
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Born weighing 470 grams
Kiera and her husband Daniel were thrilled when they realized they were…
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Q&A with Dr. Collen McDermott
What is urogynecology and why does it matter? Dr. Colleen McDermott,…
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Advancing care for high-risk pregnancies
Of the more than 7,000 babies born at Mount Sinai Hospital each year,…
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Breaking records: Birth of 22-week twins at Mount Sinai Hospital
Twins born at Mount Sinai become Guinness World Record holders thanks to…
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The challenge of infertility
For Canadians hoping to become parents, starting a family can often be…
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110 days in the NICU
Samantha and her husband, Steve, knew they wanted to add to their family…
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Visionary leadership: the Centre for Mature Women's Health Campaign Cabinet
In October 2022, Sinai Health announced the creation of its new Centre for…
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Sinai Health’s Groundbreaking Centre for Mature Women’s Health to Provide Specialized Care for Broad Spectrum of Health Issues
On World Menopause Day, Sinai Health is pleased to announce that Phase One…
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Supporting parents through pregnancy and infant loss
The way women are treated when they are going through the anguish of a…
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Martina's story: From staff to patient and back again
As a teenager, Martina Santangelo had decided to pursue nursing as her…
Michaela and Nicole Torrie with their baby, Iggy
Growing a family: A same-sex couple's Sinai Health fertility journey
Before they even started dating, Michaela and Nicole Torrie both knew they…