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As we wrap up #NursingWeek, we’re proud to spotlight RN Jackie La and his @krembilfoundation.bsky.social VR project. This technology helps to train nurses for hip replacement surgeries before entering the OR. Thank you Jackie, and all UHN nurses, for helping to advance education and patient care!

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UHN's new Surgical Tower at Toronto Western Hospital, scheduled to open in 2028, will feature advanced operating rooms designed for complex surgeries. Preview the advances in robotic-assisted surgery with #TeamUHN orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Zywiel: uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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Sharing memorable moments and photos from #TeamUHN during #NursingWeek! Meet Justin, a RN in Malignant Hematology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Pictured with colleagues during a Halloween decorating contest, he celebrates the strong team spirit and compassionate care that nursing brings.

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A study co-authored by #TeamUHN's Dr. Aleksandra Pikula highlights how engaging in daily cognitive activities like puzzles, reading, or learning new skills can protect against stroke, dementia, and depression. Read more: bit.ly/430GmuF

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"Being a nurse, I learned how to value life and help people. I love my job." Rhoda, a nurse at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital, shares a candid moment from a recent simulation, reflecting on over 15 years with the General Internal Medicine Inpatient Unit. #NursingWeek

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Congratulations to #TeamUHN's 2025 DAISY Award honourees, nurses recognized for extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care! 🏆 Theresa McKnight 🏆 Chelsey McFarland 🏆 Toronto General Hospital Unit 6A Read more about their achievements: uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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A first-of-its kind Indigenous Wellness Centre is now open at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital. It offers a welcoming space for ceremony and traditional medicines, and a place for patients, visitors and staff to learn about Indigenous health and wellness. Learn more: bit.ly/3GSKPqw

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Celebrating #NursingWeek through personal stories and photos from #TeamUHN nurses! 💙 As Director of Professional Practice at UHN's Toronto Rehab, Gaby empowered unit staff at a recent Code Blue training session with skills and confidence to respond in critical situations.

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Fabio Dwyer is a #Parkinsons patient participating in an innovative medical trial at UHN. Witness how adaptive deep brain stimulation transforms his symptoms, easing tremors and speech, and making music possible again. 📺 WATCH on CBC: The National www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLqk...

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May marks #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth. #TeamUHN dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Rosen emphasizes the importance of early detection and prevention with CityNews. Learn how to protect yourself and see if Melanoma Canada's Mole Mobile screening clinic will be stopping near you:

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Early results of an Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation trial show promising improvements in speech, movement and quality of life for patients with #Parkinsons. Learn more through the eyes of patient Fabio Dywer and #TeamUHN neurologist Dr. @alfonsofasano.bsky.social Fasano: bit.ly/3F4bTCB

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May is #PhysiotherapyMonth! We’re recognizing physiotherapists like Alexandra Young, who support patients in regaining balance, reducing fall risks, and restoring independence after brain injuries. Your work helps to improve recovery, mobility, and quality of life every day! 💙

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(1/2) The 2025 #KrembilResearchDay is in the books! The April 24 event showcased the incredible calibre of work from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social, and @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. 🧠🦴👁️ Read more about the event ➡️ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/krembil...

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It's #HeartFailureAwarenessWeek 🫀 Dr. Michael McDonald and Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan of Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre joined Breakfast Television to share symptoms to look for and prevention measures to take:

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Monday's NHL playoff game sparks debate about concussion protocols. #TeamUHN neurologist Dr. Carmela Tartaglia cautions against decisions based on self-assessment. "Judgement lives in your brain. If you've had a bad hit, your judgement might be off."

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Announcing UHN’s Mission Legacy Award honourees! These UHN alumni, donors, and community-builders have made indelible contributions to UHN. Read about the transformative impacts of Melanie and the late Peter Munk, the Krembil Family and Dr. Alan Hudson: uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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“At UHN, we don’t see mental and physical health as separate. We’re disrupting that false divide with holistic, integrated care.” – Dr. Ishrat Husain, Department Head of UHN Centre for Mental Health & Program Medical Director of the UHN-CAMH Partnership. #MentalHealthWeek

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📖 Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Lang, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, for his recent publication in JAMA Neurology. 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil #Neurology #NoResearchNoCure #ResearchMatters @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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In an interview with @npr.org's Planet Money podcast, UHN President and CEO Dr. Kevin Smith highlights UHN’s commitment to recruit 100 early-career scientists and foster a world-class research environment to lead discovery in cancer, neuro, AI, and more. Listen here:

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In celebration of #NationalPerfusionWeek, take an inside look at this vital role in surgical and critical care! Join May, #TeamUHN Cardiovascular Perfusionist, in the operating room as she prepares the Heart-Lung machine, which pumps and oxygenates blood during heart surgery.

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In recognition of #PalliativeCareWeek, Dr. Breffni Hannon, Head of Palliative Care at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, shares insights to demystify and destigmatize an often misunderstood practice designed to improve quality of life. Read the in-depth Q&A: bit.ly/3GVmoZm

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For UHN, Red Dress Day is a day of remembrance, truth-telling and responsibility. It reflects our commitment to the lives and legacies of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, and our efforts to foster reconciliation, healing and culturally safe care.

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We are proud to announce a new milestone at UHN's Sprott Department of Surgery. Dr. Michael Zywiel performed two of the first robotic-assisted partial knee replacement procedures in Canada using the DePuy Velys system. Both patients were up, walking and headed home within hours of their surgeries!

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Introducing the CBORD Patient App at UHN! Patients can now choose their meals using a tablet, smartphone or laptop, ensuring they receive food that meets their dietary needs and preferences. This initiative is aimed to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce food waste! 🍽️📱

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From former patient to irreplaceable volunteer, Philomena Oseahweke has become a source of support, a spark of joy and a pillar of the community at UHN's Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre. Celebrate #NationalVolunteerWeek and read Philomena's story: uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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Congratulations to the #TeamUHN nurses recognized by Hospital News' 20th annual Nursing Heroes Awards, celebrating the compassion, skill, and quiet heroism of nurses across Canada! 🏆 Follow this thread to learn more about these incredible nurses! (1/6)

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#DYK that Botox was first used as a medical treatment? @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social's Dr. Stephen Kraft is a trailblazer in this field. He was among the first to use Botox to treat eye conditions—helping patients manage muscle spasms and return to daily activities. Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...

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Happy #NationalPhysiciansDay! 🥼 Today we recognize our #TeamUHN physicians, like Dr. Jessica Liu, Division Head of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, whose leadership and expertise improves care for patients with multi-organ diseases. You are our heroes!

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For #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, revisit ‘Slow Emotion,’ a song created by Martha Johnson and Fabio Dwyer, two individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Encouraged by their neurologist, Dr. Alfonso Fasano, their love for music sparked an effort to raise awareness of the disease.

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Meet Kate, the first teenager in the world to receive a Novalung. The Toronto Lung Program within UHN's Ajmera Transplant Centre performed a world-first procedure that bridged her to a successful lung transplant and an inspirational recovery. Read her full story here: bit.ly/42JHD7K #BeADonor

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Congratulations to Dr. John Dick, Senior Scientist at UHN’s @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social, on his election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honours for a scientist.

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The new surgical tower at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital will feature cutting-edge technology, integrated operating rooms and spaces designed for an improved patient and family experience. Explore the future of surgery in the Toronto Star: www.thestar.com/sponsored-se...

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It's time for UHN Honour Roll! This month we celebrate #TeamUHN with accolades from Trillium Gift of Life Network, the winners of the 22nd annual Oncology Nursing Day Awards, and Drs. Gang Zheng & Philippe Bedard for recognition from Royal Society of Chemistry & ESMO. Read more: bit.ly/4iFXSZr

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It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! Thank you to over 600 #TeamUHN volunteers that play a range of meaningful roles essential to the patient experience across our many sites! Learn how you can get involved at: bit.ly/3EIwEna

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Researchers are re-examining how to protect immunocompromised populations against measles. This group, an estimated 4-6% of Canadians, has grown since the last outbreak due to advances in immunosuppressants. Learn more w. Dr. Deepali Kumar, director of UHN's Ajmera Transplant Centre:

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Artists face unique mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. Learn how Dr. Rebecca Shalansky at UHN's Al & Malka Green Artists' Health Centre supports creative professionals by providing tailored mental health care. 🎨 Read here: canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/six-mental-h...

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A new study published in @nature.com lead by Drs. Mohsen Hossein and Steven Chan at UHN's @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social suggests that metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes, may help prevent the growth of mutant blood stem cells.🧬📊 Read more about their findings: bit.ly/44M22M2

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It's Krembil Research Day! 🔬👩‍🔬📝 Follow along with @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social and @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social today to celebrate and learn about new achievements in basic and clinical research alongside researchers, clinicians, trainees and more!

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This week is National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN is proud to operate Canada’s largest transplant program, performing 730 in 2024. Despite these numbers, there is still a dire need for awareness and donors. Register at: beadonor.ca 🫀🫁

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Today is #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay!🖋️📑 A BIG thank you to admins like Rita Kreuger, whose work with transplant and infectious diseases teams has impacted thousands of #TeamUHN colleagues. Thank you for keeping our organization running with care and excellence!

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When Dr. Heather Ross received a concerning patient alert from Medly, she was able to take urgent action and prevent a hospital visit. Learn about wearable technologies at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre that allow effective patient monitoring outside of clinics: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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On #EarthDay, we're taking stock of the 630+ sustainability projects launched at UHN since 2012. Learn about the ongoing green initiatives at all levels of the organization, the efforts of our Green Team, and our long-term goals for the future:

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Introducing UHN's Hidden Heroes during #NOTDAW! 💚 These invaluable members of #TeamUHN have been nominated by their colleagues for contributions to organ and tissue transplantation. Congratulations: Loraine Frances Rick Neves Francisco Nolasco Kyung Park Dr. Irene Telias

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Congratulations to Dr. Clinton Robbins and the team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre on their new study published in @nature.com. Their work reveals how cigarette smoke can trigger deadly aortic aneurysms—and points the way to life-saving treatments. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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