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

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Behind the Gift: How two philanthropists transformed emergency medicine research in Canada
When emergency departments across the country faced mounting strain, Gerald Schwartz, O.C., and Heather Reisman, O.C. saw a place they…
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SREMI Inaugural Research Chair in Geriatric Emergency Medicine announced
(News Release) Canadian emergency rooms face critical challenges. This $15M gift will fuel innovation to help EDs address gaps in care.
Sinai Health’s Schwartz Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) has…
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Behind the Gift: How Jerry and Carole Grafstein built a life around giving back
Jerry and Carole Grafstein made their first gift to Mount Sinai Hospital…
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Peer support in emergency care: Leading Canada's response to youth mental health
Imagine you are 18 years old, struggling with mental health or substance…
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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…