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2025 Drucker-Reitman Innovation Awards recognize advances in obesity and proteomics research
Drs. Yaanu Jeyakumar and Rasha Al Mismar are the recipients of the Drucker-Reitman Innovation Awards, which celebrate outstanding…
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Fellowship Director Dr. Zane Gallinger, with second-year fellow Dr. Cathy McShane at Mount Sinai Hospital
Sinai Health’s Advanced IBD Fellowship is cultivating future leaders IBD care, in Canada and beyond
Sinai Health’s Advanced Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)…
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Talking openly about women’s health: Q and A with Dr. Amanda Selk
Dr. Amanda Selk, an obstetrician-gynaecologist (OB-GYN) and vulvar…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments for December 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments for November 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
A person gently holding the hands of an older adult across a table, conveying comfort and support.
Sinai Health to Home: Supporting recovery at every step
Going home after a hospital stay is an important part of getting better,…
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Closed-loop insulin system improves blood sugar control during pregnancy in those with type 1 diabetes
An international clinical trial led by researchers from the University of…
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Annual Quality and Safety Symposium explores environmental sustainability
Each year, Sinai Health’s annual Quality and Safety Symposium invites…
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Sinai Health launches first-ever Research Strategic Plan to integrate discovery with care
This bold and visionary roadmap redefines the role of research within the…
Dr. Paula Rochon
Rethinking women’s health and aging: Insights from Dr. Paula Rochon
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Sinai Health appoints inaugural cohort of Translational Research Scientists to accelerate health innovation
Sinai Health and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) are…
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“A gesture of care”: Why people at Sinai Health are getting vaccinated this season
As we enter another respiratory virus season, the data is clear. Vaccines…
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New infusion service at Mount Sinai Hospital reduces heart failure admissions
Mount Sinai Hospital’s Heart Function clinic has introduced a new infusion…
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Six LTRI researchers named new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
As part of the Government of Canada’s sustained investment in research…
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,…
Dr. Marnie Howe sits with a patient during an at home palliative care visit.
There’s no place like home: Sinai Health’s palliative care at home program brings comfort directly to patients
Patients living with a life-limiting illness often wish to stay home as…
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Frankenstein protein research nets Dr. Ugo Dionne a prestigious national award
Sinai Health postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Ugo Dionne has been awarded…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments for October 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Mount Sinai mentorship program empowers new NICU nurses
A Mount Sinai mentorship program is enhancing critical skills in new grads…
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Sinai Health welcomes two emerging leaders in discovery and translational research
Sinai Health is proud to welcome two rising scientific leaders, Dr. Alissa…
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LTRI alumna Dr. Mary Brunkow awarded 2025 Nobel Prize for groundbreaking immune system discovery
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Dr.…
Dr. Rebecca Titman at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Tylenol and pregnancy: A Q and A with Dr. Rebecca Titman
Recent news stories and online posts have raised questions about the…
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Science of Care Expo 2025: Advancing compassionate, evidence-informed care
On September 10, 2025, over 100 scientists, nurses, health-care workers…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments for September 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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Dr. Andras Nagy honoured with Rákóczi Foundation Life Achievement Award
Dr. Andras Nagy, Senior Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research…
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Motion is lotion: Essential tips to support life with arthritis
While living with arthritis can present various challenges, there are…
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Sinai Health researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Medical oncologist Dr. Pamela Goodwin and neuroscientist Dr. Mei Zhen have…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from August 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
Two nurses stand in front of a table of surgical instruments in an Operating room. The nurses are wearing scrubs, including blue gown, gloves, caps and face shields. One nurse is holding out surgical sponges while the other watches
Mount Sinai RPNs mark one year of service
For three units at Mount Sinai Hospital, this summer marked a significant…
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Sinai Health researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Sinai Health is proud to announce that Drs. Rayjean Hung, Prakesh Shah and…
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Sinai Health researchers awarded over $3M to develop a non-invasive test for prostate cancer
Dr. Keith Jarvi, a Senior Clinician Scientist, Head of Urology at Mount…
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…
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How Canadian hospitals adapted to COVID-19 pressures
The COVID-19 pandemic placed healthcare systems around the globe under…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from July 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
A physiotherapist holds up a metal mobility aid, a metal cane, to show it to a student
Fostering a culture of learning — and teaching
As an academic health sciences centre Sinai Health strives to be a great…
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LTRI annual retreat highlights the power of teamwork to drive future medical breakthroughs
Researchers from Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute…
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…
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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.…
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LTRI researchers secure $2M grant to advance global study on cardiometabolic health in women and children
A team of researchers at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI…
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…
Rowan Brazil Photos
Baby who had life-saving fetal surgery celebrates first birthday
Baby Rowan’s parents found hope at the Ontario Fetal Centre (OFC) after…
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Improving health at the earliest possible stage – before life begins
LTRI researchers are leading a groundbreaking international study to…
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Sinai Health celebrates a hat trick with Ontario’s Early Researcher Awards
Sinai Health is proud to announce that three of its outstanding scientists…
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 May 2025
Captured Caring is a series featuring submissions from our people to…
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Building bridges at the inaugural Sinai Health Cancer Research Retreat
Sinai Health cancer researchers gathered in April for the inaugural Sinai…
Dr. Harleen Toor at Mount Sinai Hospital.
A ‘cloak of comfort’: an integrated approach to palliative care for cancer patients
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‘The art and science of nursing’: Celebrating Sinai Health nurses
At Sinai Health, nurses are the heart of care. They are trusted caregivers…
Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt in a blue gown and mask using advanced robotic equipment in a sterile operating room.
Landmark partial knee replacement latest in robotic surgery advancements
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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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Research reveals why some cells are more susceptible to cancer
The ability of mutations to cause cancer depends on how fast they force…
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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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"The greatest reward for a physician is to improve people’s health"
Dr. Daniel Drucker is no stranger to award ceremonies, but a recent…
Dr. Daniel Drucker in a light blue dress shirt standing in his lab with a smile.
Sinai Health celebrates Dr. Daniel Drucker’s Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
TORONTO (April 6, 2025) Dr. Daniel Drucker, Senior Investigator at the…
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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…
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Sinai Health's Enhancing Care program supports dementia caregivers across Ontario
The Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Support and Training at Sinai Health is…
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New research highlights iron’s role in pregnancy complications
Excess iron could lead to preeclampsia, a common yet severe complication…
Kieran Quinn standing in a hospital hallway
Significant funding boost takes palliative care research in Canada to new heights
Canada takes a significant leap forward in conducting innovative…
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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…
Pregnant woman using a laptop on her lap.
Large psychotherapy trial has implications for transforming mental health care during pregnancy and after birth
Pregnancy and birth often bring tremendous joy, but many expectant and new…
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…
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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…
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Sinai Health and partners win Ontario Ministry of Health ACE Award
The UHN-West Park Reactivation Care Centre Cross-Organizational Team has…
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 team sheds light on COVID-19 variant dynamics in Toronto
The worst days of the pandemic may be behind us, but research into the…
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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,…
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Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld appointed as Executive Vice President, Academic and Medical Affairs for Sinai Health
Congratulations to Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld, Sinai Health’s new Executive…
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…
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Sinai Health's innovative clinical trial framework leads to transformative advances in bloodstream infection treatment
In a landmark global study involving 74 hospitals across seven countries,…
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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 —…
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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…
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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-…
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How the Network Biology Collaborative Centre is reshaping medical research
Since 2014, the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) has been at…
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)…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from October 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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2,500 celebrated for their remarkable service at Sinai Health
Congratulations to the 2,500 employees, physicians and scientists who…
A palliative care patient holding a teddy bear
Bringing comfort, one teddy bear at a time to Hennick Bridgepoint’s palliative care patients
In Hennick Bridgepoint’s Palliative Care Unit, a simple act is bringing…
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…
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New research unveils key role of “selfish DNA” in early human development
A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our…
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…
A photo of Diane Haakonsen posing inside of a lab
Meet Dr. Diane Haakonsen, Sinai Health’s newest Investigator
Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) has welcomed…
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…
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Sinai Health’s Dr. Michael Fralick receives 2024 Gairdner New Investigator Award
Dr. Michael Fralick, a Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health and at the…
Emily Lovrics
Values in Action: Emily Lovrics
When an elevator stalled with the door halfway open, most passengers left…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from September 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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How MAUVE volunteers create a better hospital experience
Hospital visits can be an intimidating and lonely experience for older…
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Growing up with a dog is healthier for your gut
Researchers from Sinai Health have uncovered that growing up with a dog is…
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Sinai Health researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Pamela Goodwin and Dr. Masoom Haider have been named Fellows of the…
Dr. David Fu
Research points to improved detection of thyroid cancer
A new study involving researchers from Sinai Health and the University of…
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…
Dr. Lise Phaneuf
Dr. Lise Phaneuf wins top national award for animal care
For nearly two decades, Dr. Lise Phaneuf has been a pivotal figure behind…
William Raskin
Toronto doctor's incredible recovery at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
At age 35, William Raskin’s life was in order. He had a fulfilling job as…
Dr. Ellen Langille and Dr. Noor Shakfa
How award-winning research trainees are transforming our understanding of tumour biology
Most solid cancers remain notoriously difficult to treat and research,…
Phillis Pringle
Redefining the limits of aging: A centenarian’s secret to her longevity
Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s…
Dr. Daniel Schramek looking at a petri dish
Sinai Health study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumours
In a study that has implications for understanding and treating pancreatic…
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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Research Renaissance at Sinai Health: An Exciting New Era of Innovation
Sinai Health is stepping boldly into a future that unites discovery and…
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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…
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Drucker-Reitman Families Innovation Awards celebrate trainees making advances in cancer care and research
Dr. Aaron Gazendam works long hours at Sinai Health’s sarcoma clinic.
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Offering patients hope following a stroke
The morning after Halloween 2023, John Crawford woke up unable to move. He…
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…
Nurse holding a patient's hand in comfort
The power of collaboration: The Neurological and Medical Complex Care team at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
In the heart of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s 9th floor, a dedicated team…
A collage of three images showing: a researcher operating an incubator with automated imaging of live biological samples; a male speaking at the podium; and a microscopy image of a brain organoid supported by vasculature.
Inside the Nikon Center of Excellence at LTRI
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…
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…
A phone of Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras beside Dr. Jennie Johnstone in the lab.
Collaborative $19 Million initiative aims to strengthen Canada's pandemic response
As we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the inevitability of another…
Placental tissue held up to be examined
How donated placenta is being used to treat complex wounds
After suffering from a leg infection caused by damage to the blood vessels…
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…
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How a master neuron controls movement in worms with implications for human disease
Sinai Health researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the…
A photo of a microscope looking into a petri dish.
Empowering patients with expert insights from Mount Sinai Fertility
As we enter Fertility Awareness Week, it’s important to recognize that…
Head shot of Dr. Michael Fralick, Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health.
Sinai Health’s study investigates underuse of breakthrough diabetes treatments
Despite their potential to transform type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, the…
A collage of 6 volunteers who volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital.
Making a difference every day: Sinai Health volunteers
Sharing a laugh or smile. Building relationships with people, patients and…
Photo of Dr. Michelle Nelson, a health services researcher at the Science of Care Institute at Sinai Health
Sinai Health researchers to trial support for stroke recovery
A stroke is often life-changing for patients and their families.
A group photo of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) team.
The story behind the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute
The Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) is at the…
A collage of headshots: From left to right: Drs. Anne-Claude Gingras, Mikko Taipale and Daniel Schramek.
Toronto researchers devise new method to find proteins for targeted treatment of disease
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have devised a…
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 picture of a lab-grown human brain organoid tissue.
Sinai Health’s $10M funding fuels creation of lab-grown organoids for disease research and drug discovery
In Drs. Jeff Wrana and Laurence Pelletier’s laboratories at Sinai Health,…
LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th.
Swishes for Science: LTRI trainees raise >$7K for research
Kudos to the LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th, for…
A head shot photo of Dr. Ross Upshur who completed tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint.
Dr. Ross Upshur completes tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint
Dr. Ross Upshur can reflect with pride as he completes his term as…
A photo of Sinai Health’s Dr. Jordan Lerner-Ellis in the lab with this arms crossed.
Canadian Genomic Data Sharing Effort Gets $7M Government Funding Boost
In a major push to harness the power of genomic data for healthcare, the…
A headshot photo of Dr. Yeojin Lee, a researcher at at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Sinai Health's Dr. Yeojin Lee garners inaugural REDI Award for diverse research leadership
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeojin Lee now has less to worry about career…
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…
Collage of photos of women of Sinai Health with text reading: Celebrating international women's day 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Sinai Health
At the bedside, in areas of research and innovation, and in roles ranging…
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…