Our Stories

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

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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 rehabilitation hospital, healing does not always arrive in the form…
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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…
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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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“We’re going to take care of you”: How expert IBD care changed Anil’s life
Anil’s journey with ulcerative colitis began in the mid-2000s – with bouts…
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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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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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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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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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How one NICU experience inspired three decades of support
In the delivery room, every parent waits to hear their child’s first cry.…
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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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Remembering The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, C.M., C.V.O, O.Ont.
We honour and remember The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, C.M., C.V.O, O.Ont., a…
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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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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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Welcoming new co-chairs to Sinai Health Foundation
Sinai Health Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the…
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Defying the odds: Mr. Solomon’s return home
Last spring, Mr. Solomon arrived at Mount Sinai Hospital in serious poor…
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Meet the Minds: Dr. Rayjean Hung translates big data into better, more equitable health for all
In our Meet the Minds series, we’re opening the doors to the visionary…
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More than a flare: One patient's journey with Crohn's disease
Taylor remembers the days leading up to her most recent hospitalization…
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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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A lifeline in her own language: Navigating dementia with culturally informed care
When Teresa’s father was diagnosed with dementia, the challenges felt…
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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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Overcoming the odds stacked against him: Bill’s Story
Bill Bobey’s second child, a healthy baby boy, was born on December 26,…