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

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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 years old. 
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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…
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Growing a family: A same-sex couple's Sinai Health fertility journey
Before they even started dating, Michaela and Nicole Torrie both knew they…
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The miracle of Marshall: A mother's Sinai Health journey through a high-risk pregnancy and heart complications
Dr. Candice Silversides is a leader in the growing field of cardio-…
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Can a smart insulin pump revolutionize diabetes care for expecting moms?
For those living with diabetes, keeping their blood sugar levels at…
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Reducing the burden of fertility treatments through research
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Claire Jones had her sights set on…
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Sinai Health looks at 'missing pieces' in women's health care in latest brand campaign
Sinai Health Foundation is launching the next instalment of its brand…
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Sinai Health celebrates moms and babies in new campaign
Sinai Health Foundation is celebrating motherhood and its world-class team…
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Celebrate a thriving baby Marianna on World Prematurity Day
If 10-month-old baby Marianna had been born on her due date, she’d only be…
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Making a run for it
Dylan and Stephanie Riches underwent two years of fertility treatments…