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

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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 disease in mind. Diagnosed at 17 after years of fatigue, abdominal…
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Meet the Fellows: Dr. Sara Hojabri on turning personal experience into better endometriosis care
For people living with endometriosis, getting answers can take years, and…
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A cardiologist’s legacy of giving back to Sinai Health
Over nearly four decades, Dr. Robert S. Nitkin has cared for thousands of…
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The 32nd Annual Mount Sinai Classic raises $700,000 for research at Sinai Health
For more than 30 years, the Mount Sinai Classic golf tournament has been…
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(NEWS RELEASE) TD Bank Group invests $1M to advance research in women's brain health and menopause care
TD’s donation to Sinai Health Foundation will expand a novel study…
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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,…
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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,…
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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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…
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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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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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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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Remembering Bernie Ghert
Last week, Sinai Health lost one of their most devoted leaders.
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A life of resilience, met with compassionate care
Learn how Sinai Health supported Holocaust survivor Hedy Bohm through…
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When dental care isn’t built for your child: A mother’s story of finding the right support
For most families, a dental check-up is a straightforward part of routine…
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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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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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More than a melody: How music therapy brings comfort and connection at Hennick Bridgepoint
At Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Canada's largest complex care and…
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How technology is revolutionizing cardiac care
When J.J. noticed her foot swelling and found herself short of breath…
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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…
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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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First-ever Sinai Showdown raises $1 million for research and care
On November 19, our community came together for the inaugural Sinai…