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People celebrating together at Sinai Health’s Service Celebration.
Celebrating milestones together across Sinai Health
Every year, we honour and recognize the dedication of our employees, physicians and scientists through our service milestone…
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Four people pose in front of a wall that reads "Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes". A muscular man in a blue shirt and shorts flexes his arm, beside three smiling women - one in scrubs, one in a black lace top, and one in a light green top - who are also playfully flexing their arms.
Canadian powerlifter with type 1 diabetes continues to thrive with expert care from Sinai Health
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was just five years old, Jeff…
Mr. Solomon using yellow bands during rehab session.
A system of support: Mr. Solomon’s journey through Sinai Health
Sinai Health is celebrating 10 years of care. We're sharing stories that…
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A decade of compassionate care: Sinai Health at 10
Our achievements are a direct result of the dedication and compassion that…
Collage of five headshots of the winners of this year's scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Meet Sinai Health’s next gen of leaders and lifelong learners
Each year, employees and their children are recognized for their inspiring…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from May and June 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
A circus performer with hula hoops posing next to a health-care provider holding up a Sinai Health t-shirt.
Annual BBQ pays tribute to Sinai Health’s people
As summer kicks off with blue skies and sunshine, Sinai Health’s annual…
Two doctors in scrubs, walking side by side down the hallway of the Emergency Centre.
A spotlight on Emergency Medicine
The newly redesigned Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre is a leader in…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from April 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Healing through humanity: The essential role of Sinai Health’s volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of Sinai Health—helping us fulfill our purpose…
A gloved hand handling labeled petri dishes in a laboratory used for fertility or IVF procedures
Four common fertility myths debunked
We separate fact from fiction and explain why the most common fertility…
Kate Walker stands alongside her Mount Sinai Hospital care team at the Chris Hugh Sharp Cancer Centre. From left to right: Jordan Rivera, Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley, Kate Walker and Dr. Jonathan Hunter.
Colorectal cancer survivor found hope at Mount Sinai
At just 37, Kate Walker’s colorectal cancer diagnosis changed her life…
Dr. Yenge Diambomba
Dr. Yenge Diambomba appointed as inaugural Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Sinai Health
In this new role, Dr. Diambomba will help push forward Sinai Health’s…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from March 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Composite image of Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt in surgery and in a hospital hallway wearing a navy suit jacket.
Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt to lead elite orthopaedic surgery team
At Mount Sinai Hospital, a small but mighty team of orthopaedic surgeons…
Close-up of a health care worker gently holding the hands of an older adult patient.
Sinai Health's Enhancing Care program supports dementia caregivers across Ontario
The Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Support and Training at Sinai Health is…
A visibly pregnant woman receiving care from a health-care professional
New research highlights iron’s role in pregnancy complications
Excess iron could lead to preeclampsia, a common yet severe complication…
Headshots of eight women, standing in hallways in various locations.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women at Sinai Health
From the bedside to the laboratory, to the many supporting roles like…
Senior Asian man with hand of caregiver on shoulder.
Prostate cancer affects East Asian and non-Asian men equally, new study finds
A new Sinai Health study is challenging long-held beliefs that prostate…
Dr. Ravi Retnakaran in his office
New study suggests a shift in diabetes testing after pregnancy to improve women's health
Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to…
Dr. Rachel Gladstone and Dr. John Kingdom
A mid-pregnancy blood test could help predict preterm births
A research team has discovered a way to identify high-risk pregnancies…
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Mount Sinai Hospital ranked in Top 3 Canadian hospitals
According to an annual global hospital ranking, Mount Sinai Hospital has…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from February 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Jami Baker with her two children and husband with fall foliage in the background.
Pregnancy and preconception clinic provides specialized care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease
In Canada, the number of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will…
Patient being examined by health-care professional
Study investigates the genetic cause of premature ovarian insufficiency
Sinai Health is leading a study that could uncover the genes responsible…
A woman in a grey sweater and pants stands beside “The Fortress”, a painting by Paul Tom which shows ocean waves hitting rocks along the water’s edge.
Partnering with The ArtWorks for Cancer Foundation to bring warmth and healing to patients
Imagine awaiting cancer treatment and looking up at a breathtaking…
Dr. Nathan Stall in a blue suit and stethoscope.
Dr. Nathan Stall: ‘Canada is about to become a super-aged society’
Sinai Health’s new Geriatrics Site Lead talks about our aging society and…
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Sinai Health named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025
Sinai Health is honoured to have been named one of Canada’s Top Employers…
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Sinai Health launches testing of digital tool to transform transition from hospital to home
Sinai Health has launched the implementation testing of its first in-house…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from December 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Infant in the NICU held in their mother’s arms beside a hand-made ornament. Caption: This holiday season, families in our NICU received hand-made, donated ornaments.
Heartfelt holiday giving: How one mother’s ornament donations are bringing comfort to the NICU
It’s the season of giving, and Mount Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive…
Dr. Maureen Shandling.
Celebrating Dr. Maureen Shandling’s remarkable 36-year career
On a recent Thursday afternoon in her office at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr.…
Two Sinai Health staff in scrubs at the holiday celebration.
Holiday Open House: A Sinai Health tradition
Sinai Health’s annual Holiday Open House brings together employees,…
Nurse examining preterm baby with a stethoscope.
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit recognized with prestigious accreditation
Toronto (December 16, 2024) – Mount Sinai Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive…
Collage of Dr. Eric Monteiro examining a patient and his headshot.
Dr. Eric Monteiro appointed as Otolaryngologist-in-Chief for Sinai Health
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Monteiro who has been appointed as…
Dr. Jacques Lee standing in the ambulance driveway.
Addressing isolation and loneliness among seniors
A recent Meta-Gallup survey found nearly one in four people worldwide —…
Collage showcasing Sinai Health staff celebrating key milestones, dressing up Halloween, and participating in various events and activities.
Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from November 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Gloved hand reaching over vials of blood in a lab.
Mount Sinai Hospital achieves Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Leadership Status
Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, has received the highest…
Dr. Amol Verma speaking at Sinai Health’s Quality and Safety Symposium at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Annual Quality and Safety Symposium highlights digital health
In the age of rapidly advancing technology, conversations about…
Sinai Health leadership team cutting the ribbon to mark the completion of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre redevelopment.
Mount Sinai Hospital's Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre expands to accommodate patient capacity
TORONTO (November 20, 2024) Sinai Health is proud to announce the…
Joanna Nicholson sitting on a grey couch in a green dress.
New technology helps patients manage diabetes during pregnancy
Soon-to-be-mom Joanna Nicholson has been managing her glucose levels for…
Sinai Health staff posing with their awards.
‘Good Catches’ worth celebrating
Intercepting potential safety issues with proactive reporting is an…
Physicians in blue scrubs in the operating room
New program promotes same-day recovery after orthopaedic surgery
At Mount Sinai Hospital, the Orthopaedics and Anaesthesia teams are re-…
New mother holding her baby in a hospital bed.
Here’s how you can protect your baby from RSV
A new medication preventing severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)…
Collage of our people from various departments at Sinai Health.
Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from October 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Two staff members at a celebration ceremony
2,500 celebrated for their remarkable service at Sinai Health
Congratulations to the 2,500 employees, physicians and scientists who…
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff collage with women holding her head
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff turns down the heat on hot flashes
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mount Sinai…
Surgeon in surgery room with robotics
Ontario Fetal Centre's robotics research paves way for fetal surgery innovation
A team at the Ontario Fetal Centre, led by Dr. Tim Van Mieghem, is…
Patient receiving breastfeeding support from lactation consultant, and a mother holding her toddler.
Mount Sinai patients share their unique breastfeeding journeys
When it comes to infant feeding, no parent’s experience resembles another…
Emily Lovrics
Values in Action: Emily Lovrics
When an elevator stalled with the door halfway open, most passengers left…
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How MAUVE volunteers create a better hospital experience
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older…
Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag in a blue dress shirt and blazer at the emergency department.
Sinai Health researcher launches emergency department guidelines for managing alcohol-related disorders
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in Canada – it causes more…
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A centenarian’s secret to a long and healthy life
Centenarians, people who are one hundred or more years old, are among the…
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Mature women's health: Stories of resilience and healing
In the field of mature women’s health, symptoms of pain and discomfort can…
Phillis Pringle
Redefining the limits of aging: A centenarian’s secret to her longevity
Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s…
Two smiling people in scrubs outdoors
Summer fun at Sinai Health’s People Appreciation BBQs
This week marked the start of summer and Sinai Health’s annual People…
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Celebrating the outstanding achievements of learners and leaders across Sinai Health
Meet some of Sinai Health’s newest trailblazers, recipients at this year’s…
Rizelle Que
'It's the little things' that make General Internal Medicine nursing special: Q and A with Sinai Health's Nurse Rizelle Que
Rizelle, a Registered Nurse, has dedicated 16 years of her career to…
Two people in a hospital room in the general internal medicine unit.
New General Internal Medicine unit opens at Mount Sinai Hospital, enhances patient care
The recent opening of the new 12 North unit for General Internal Medicine…
Picture of Dr. Adam Weizman who is examining a patient.
"You're Not Alone": Q and A with Dr. Adam Weizman, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Sinai Health
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a growing health concern in Canada.…
Photo of surgeons with patient who is all gowned up holding a 3D printed version of her jaw.
How 3D printing for surgery is transforming care at Mount Sinai Hospital
When Eva Aimable-Kolosko first found out she would have to undergo major…
Nurses providing care
Scholarship, research and compassionate care – Nursing Week at Sinai Health
Every day, nurses across Sinai Health do remarkable things for patients…
Head shots of Sinai Health oncologists, Dr. Abdulazeez Salawu (left) and Dr. Geoffrey Watson (right).
Advancing sarcoma care and research: An interview with Mount Sinai's newest staff oncologists
Cancer is a complex disease, with sarcoma representing one of the rarest…
A photo of the world's most premature twins setting beside each other on a couch.
The world's most premature twins turn two!
Two years ago, Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah defied the odds when they were…
A head shot of Dr. Kellie Murphy of Sinai Health.
Dr. Kellie Murphy Appointed Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto
At the beginning of the year, Dr. Kellie Murphy stepped into her new role…
A hospital staff member is gowned up and going through surgical instruments in a surgical operating room.
Mount Sinai Hospital ranked third best hospital in Canada
Mount Sinai Hospital was selected as the third best hospital in Canada,…
A photo of Dr. Ian Witterick, Sinai Health's surgeon-in-chief in a medical setting with this arms crossed
‘It takes a village’: Q and A with Sinai Health’s Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Ian Witterick
It was 1993, a young Dr. Ian Witterick stepped through the doors of Mount…
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What’s in a bead? How a NICU program is offering a symbolic message of hope to families
For families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the path home…
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Life’s second act: A 95-year-young volunteer warms hearts and newborn heads at Mount Sinai Hospital
In August 1998, Suzanne Shuchat experienced a significant shift in her…
lab testing at fertility clinic
Study shows potential for AI to transform fertility treatments
The path to parenthood is unique for everyone.
Sam Scaduto
Values in Action: Sam Scaduto
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
Mount Sinai welcomes quintuplets for the first time in more than thirty years
Mount Sinai welcomes quintuplets for the first time in more than thirty years
Maria and her husband wanted to start a family but were waiting for the “…
Sinai Health participates in Indigenous sacred bundle feast ceremony
Sinai Health participates in Indigenous sacred bundle feast ceremony
The first annual sacred bundle feast ceremony took place at Casey House on…
Martina’s story of resilience, faith and hope
From staff to patient and back again: Martina’s story of resilience, faith and hope
Martina Santangelo’s journey started with a teenage dream of nursing…
How specialized care at the Menopause Clinic is helping women feel heard
How specialized care at the Menopause Clinic is helping women feel heard
Perimenopause and menopause is a natural transition for many women, often…
an illustration of women from diverse ethnic background
Uplift: PYNK patient shares her breast cancer journey
In a patient’s breast cancer journey, empathy and support play pivotal…
A collage of three Sinai Health staff posing for a photo
Improving the delivery of care for Indigenous patients and families
Health-care providers play a crucial role in addressing the health and…
Five NICU nurses posing for group shot
Inserting catheters smaller than a piece of string: NICU nurses on providing specialized care to neonates
For the nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital who work with the tiniest patients…
doctors performing surgery
New study reveals doctors in Canada are paid less for surgeries on women
Surgeons in Canada receive less payment for procedures done for women than…
Two researchers wearing masks and lab coats are pipetting liquid into tubes in the lab
Canadian researchers have discovered gut bacteria that may lead to Crohn’s disease
According to a new study, researchers have discovered a combination of gut…
Joseph Leung is pictured in blue shirt holding his award
Values in Action: Joseph Leung
Every day, our people at Sinai Health demonstrate and celebrate our Values…
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A story of firsts
As we celebrate a year of life-changing care, remarkable milestones and…
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff ( a caucasian woman with long brown hair wearing a navy blazer)
Contraception during perimenopause: a Q&A with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff
The average age of menopause in Canada is 51 years, but for some, symptoms…
A collage of 8 images representing Sinai Health, its milestones and leaders
A century of care and discovery
Today, Sinai Health is a state-of-the-art and renowned academic health…
Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, pictured outside Emergency Department
Dr. Don Melady, transforming emergency care of older adults at Sinai Health and around the world
Meet Dr. Don Melady, Emergency Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital and…
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Five facts about spina bifida
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120 to 150 fetuses…
Mother and baby receiving care from a healthcare professional
A spotlight on our Women’s and Infants’ Health program
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Frances Bloomberg Centre for Women’s and Infants’…
Entrance to Emergency Centre with ambulance vehicle in front
Addressing overcrowded Emergency Departments: New study shows women and infants access emergency care for less urgent concerns
Recently, there has been increased strain on Emergency Departments in…
The world’s most premature twins sitting on a sofa next to their Guinness Record Certificate
Born at Mount Sinai Hospital: The world’s most premature twins
Two infants who were born at Mount Sinai Hospital now hold the Guinness…
Dr. Rebecca Titman
Managing pain during pregnancy: a Q&A with Dr. Rebecca Titman
Pain during pregnancy is commonly accepted. Pregnant individuals can…
In-utero surgery saves twins sharing one placenta
In-utero surgery saves twins sharing one placenta
Kathryn and her husband Eddy were overjoyed when they found out they were…
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Last week, we recognized employees and physicians who have reached…
Caring for patients by caring for equipment
Caring for patients by caring for equipment
Hospitals produce a lot of sound. This cacophony has often been labelled…
We’re not islands – quality and safety in health care is everyone’s responsibility
We’re not islands – quality and safety in health care is everyone’s responsibility
Last October, we held Sinai Health’s inaugural Quality and Safety…
Moments of inspiration for the week of January 9
Captured Caring: Moments of inspiration for the week of January 9
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2023
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2023
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world…
Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams are using data to help improve surgical outcomes for all patients
Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams are using data to help improve surgical outcomes for all patients
Each year, Mount Sinai Hospital’s surgical teams perform 16,800 life-…
Cancer Care Clinic designed with the patient in mind opens
Cancer Care Clinic designed with the patient in mind opens
Years of planning have become reality.
A collage of photos, the first being a man holding his stomach looking like he is in pain and the second of a hand writing notes
A spotlight on our Inflammatory Bowel Disease program
Research shows that one in 150 Canadians have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (…
Dr. Tim Van Mieghem
Research at The Ontario Fetal Centre to lay solid foundation for groundbreaking medical interventions for spina bifida
Each year in Canada, spina bifida affects approximately 120-150 fetuses.…
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Introducing PYNK: New program at Sinai Health designed to meet the unique needs of young women with breast cancer
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will be…
Mount Sinai recognized for specialty programs in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023
Mount Sinai recognized for specialty programs in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023
With a nearly century-long history of providing care, we are proud to…
Our cancer care teams share their thoughts
Our cancer care teams share their thoughts
A vital new space will soon be available to our cancer patients and their…
A spotlight on our palliative care program
A spotlight on our palliative care program
Between 62 per cent and 89 per cent of those with life limiting illness…
Dr. Pamela Goodwin
The team effort behind a landmark breast cancer trial
It was set to be the largest breast cancer trial of its kind. Medical…
The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
The future of geriatric care lives at Sinai Health
A recent $15 million gift from long-time supporters, Peter and Shelagh…
Dr. Carol Swallow
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Dr. Carol Swallow shares her vision as Chair of the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery
This July, Dr. Carol Swallow, a surgical oncologist, began her appointment…
Staying up-to-date – COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding
Staying up-to-date – COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding
Ontario recently announced that fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are…
Redefining meaningful end-of-life care
Redefining meaningful end-of-life care
For more than 30 years, our skilled palliative care specialists have been…
Annual scholarships and bursary awards create possibilities
Annual scholarships and bursary awards create possibilities
Sinai Health is recognizing the spirit of discovery with our annual…
Dr. Zane Cohen
Dr. Zane Cohen appointed to the Order of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Zane Cohen, Director of the Zane Cohen Centre at…
A deep dive into acute care for a pregnant COVID-19 patient
A deep dive into acute care for a pregnant COVID-19 patient
In early 2021, Mount Sinai Hospital began seeing more pregnant patients…
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Catching up with Romeila Son
This June, the Ontario Fetal Centre (OFC) celebrates the fifth anniversary…
Valuing patient and family perspectives to improve care
Valuing patient and family perspectives to improve care
Patient and family engagement has a central role in improving health…
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the resilience, creativity and…
Nursing Week
Nursing Week: ‘You never stop learning’
Becoming a health care professional means being a life-long learner. At…
Two years into the pandemic mental health is still a priority
Two years into the pandemic mental health is still a priority
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Sinai Health introduced…
The make-up of a Sinai Health Volunteer
Enthusiasm, care and compassion: The make-up of a Sinai Health Volunteer
A steady hand extended at just the right moment. A warm smile that…
from a 10 per cent chance of survival to a healthy baby boy
“He’s my miracle” – from a 10 per cent chance of survival to a healthy baby boy
“After my 20 week anatomy scan, my world flipped upside down,” said…
Going home after a year in the hospital
From possibility to reality: Going home after a year in the hospital
In the fall, we spoke with Juan Carlos Luaces about the progress he was…
A spotlight on our Cancer program
A spotlight on our Cancer program
Cancer is not one; but many diseases with about 43 per cent of Canadians…
Innovation supports consistent pain management for patients
Innovation supports consistent pain management for patients
Early in the pandemic, Mount Sinai Hospital’s perioperative team began…
Masking and vaccination requirements still in place
Coming to the hospital? Masking and vaccination requirements still in place
On March 21, there will be no change for those coming to Sinai Health’s…
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?
Roasted red pepper herbed frittata, hot egg and cheese breakfast sandwich…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Every day, we value the unique and substantial contributions women across…
The Fetal Early Anatomy Clinic provides holistic care for high-risk fetuses
The Fetal Early Anatomy Clinic provides holistic care for high-risk fetuses
Today, we know more about the fetus during the first trimester of…
A spotlight on our geriatrics program
A spotlight on our geriatrics program
Within a decade, one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65.
Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests
Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests
In testing, it’s the gold standard. “Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
Then and now: checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To…
Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals
Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many questions have…
Continued innovation at the heart of the Ontario Fetal Centre
Continued innovation at the heart of the Ontario Fetal Centre
Discovering the best possible fetal treatment through research and…
Five tips for talking with someone with dementia
Five tips for talking with someone with dementia
Communicating effectively with someone with dementia benefits the…
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2022
The first Mount Sinai baby of 2022
After the clock strikes midnight on the eve of the New Year, hospitals…