Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments for September 2025

Stash, the miniature horse visited the Palliative Care Unit at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital to fulfill a special wish. His visit was appreciated by patients, family, and staff. Stash is one of the many therapy animals from One Health Partners.

Submitted by: Molly Farquhar, Recreation Therapist, 10 North Palliative Care Unit, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Satellite Clinic in Brampton, which was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 25.

This clinic supports infants and young children who have graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), offering in-person assessments that track growth and development in areas such as motor skills, speech and language, cognition, hearing, vision, and feeding.

Modelled after our hospital clinic, the satellite site in Brampton brings specialized developmental care closer to home for patients in Peel Region, while maintaining the same high standard of care.

This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting families where they are, and supporting the best possible outcomes for children in our community. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with the families we serve.

Submitted by: John Balcom, Patient Care Manager, NICU, Mount Sinai Hospital 

Earlier this month, Chantel Galang, a nurse on Mount Sinai Hospital’s Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) travelled to Ireland to present a poster at a conference hosted by the International Collaboration of PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN). The poster described research aimed at advancing care for gynecology day surgery patients. The research was funded by Sinai Health’s Science of Care Institute and designed by Chantel along with PACU colleagues Eden Chang, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and nurses Mary Dumlao, Ashley Mulhausen and Tyler Calma (with support from Dr. Jonathon Solnik, Head of Gynaecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital). The group’s entry in the conference was selected as the best scientific poster and Chantel was invited to give an oral presentation about the project.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this work!

Submitted by: Eden Chang, Clinical Nurse Specialist, PAU/PACU, Mount Sinai Hospital

This month, Volunteer Resources welcomed 62 students from the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, and York Region District School Board, as they began their co-op placements.

High school co-op placements offer students a wide range of benefits. These include gaining real-world work experience, exploring and confirming post-secondary career interests, and developing transferable skills. Co-op placements also help students build a professional network, strengthen their resumes, and earn high school credits — all while fostering personal growth, self-confidence, and a deeper understanding of their strengths and aspirations.

We are excited to support these students on their learning journeys and look forward to the contributions they will make during their placements.

Submitted by: Ramiro Rodriguez Puig, Co-op Program Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Sinai Health

Starting in May, the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) started recycling IV bags, oxygen masks and other plastic items. In just over three months, 10 large bins of plastic — over 700 pounds of waste — have been diverted from the landfill. A big congratulations to the PACU team for all of their hard work and making this project a huge success!  

A special thanks to Stephanie Lourenco for completing the PVC recycling application process for Sinai Health. When we work together, great things can be accomplished!

Submitted by: Katie Cameron, Registered Nurse, PACU, Mount Sinai Hospital