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Women comprise more than 73% of #TeamUHN. Simply put, UHN could not be Canada’s no. 1 hospital without the dedication and excellence of women working across patient care, research, and education each day. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

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Celebrating #DentalAssistantsRecognitionWeek! “What I love about being a dental assistant is serving patients and supporting them through their treatment journey. We are a patient's first contact with the dental clinic.” – Celia Filipe, Preventative Dental Assistant at UHN.

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📢 We just launched UHN’s new Research Strategic Action Plan: Bold Resolve—Science for Society! This bold vision will drive discovery, innovation & real-world impact in health care. Learn more 🔗 www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ab... #UHNResearch #ScienceForSociety #BoldResolve

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Join us in celebrating #NutritionMonth with UHN's Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Services teams! In the spirit of this year's theme, follow along with #TeamUHN registered dietitians as they share science-based practices that help them "Nourish to Flourish" with busy schedules!

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In celebration of International Women's Day, UHN Women hosted a discussion about menopause and the workplace. It is vital that we engage in dialogues that impact so many of our #TeamUHN friends and colleagues. Thank you to all who joined us in-person or virtually, and to our speakers and panelists!

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March is #NutritionMonth! Learn how myPlate, a UHN Nutrition Services initiative, is helping patients select meals during their hospital stay. This initiative aims to improve patient satisfaction, promote food consumption and reduce food waste. Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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"The future of medicine is going to be AI-enabled." UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre #AI team has led 135+ transformative projects, many of which are published in medical journals worldwide. Explore how we're using algorithms to predict heart health risks: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/art...

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Researchers at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have identified a new classification of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive form of bone marrow and blood cancer. This classification offers new hope in personalized therapy for patients. Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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A team at UHN’s Schroeder Arthritis Institute has developed the first method of successfully classifying knee osteoarthritis patients using multi-omics and AI models to explain differences in post-surgery outcomes. Read more about the study: www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ne...

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Thank you to the dedicated dental assistants at UHN who play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the well-being of patients throughout various stages of the care journey. 🦷

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A new study from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social found unique features in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) that can be used to predict chronic pain more accurately. This marks a step toward improving how how chronic pain is managed in the MS community. Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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As many as 1 in 10 Canadians have kidney disease, but many remain unaware. Dr. David Cherney, nephrologist at UHN, highlights the importance of annual screenings to detect disease early, especially in those with diabetes. Learn more this #KidneyMonth:

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UPDATE: The Microsoft issue we were experiencing earlier today has been resolved. Email and virtual appointments are back in service. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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We are impacted by the Microsoft outage affecting applications, including email and virtual appointments. There is no impact to reaching us by phone. Thank you for your patience.

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Wrapping up #HeartMonth by busting 3 myths about cardiac care: ❌ Cardiac rehab teams only involve kinesiologists ❌ People who have had a heart attack shouldn’t exercise ❌ Heart attack symptoms are the same for different genders Learn about ❤️ health with #TeamUHN kinesiologist, Danielle Lawrence!

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Today is #RareDiseaseDay — a reminder of the millions affected by rare conditions and the need for continued research & innovation. Research at UHN is driving solutions that improve health care for all. Explore the latest advancements: 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/archive...

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Meet Patricia, four-time cancer patient and official art curator of the Cancer and the Arts program at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The installations throughout the hospital offer patients a moment of beauty, contemplation, and emotional support. Learn more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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In a new installment of The Colour of Proper Care series, UHN's Black Legacy Committee explored the intersection of disability and race, anti-Black racism and ableism in healthcare. Thank you to the BLC, Dr. Onye Nnorom and Liza Arnason for this powerful and eye-opening panel.

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The partial outage of the telephone system at the Toronto Western Hospital we experienced this morning has been resolved. Thank you for everyone’s cooperation and understanding.

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We are currently experiencing a partial outage of our telephone system at the Toronto Western Hospital. To reach the hospital main line or one of our hospital clinics, please call ☎️ 416-340-4800.

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Congrats #TeamUHN! Your passion and dedication make UHN a world-class health system. @newsweek.com's 2025 Best Hospitals list ranks UHN: 🥉 No. 3 hospital in the world 🥉 No. 1 publicly-funded hospital in the world 🥉 No. 1 hospital in Canada Learn more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ne...

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UHN, Canada’s top hospital, is ranked third in the world for the second year in a row by @newsweek.com! This 2025 ranking solidifies UHN’s Toronto General Hospital as the top publicly-funded hospital in the world. Read the full report here: www.newsweek.com/rankings/wor...

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UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is helping cancer survivors like Lori Chen manage heart health risks as a result of cardiotoxicity from treatment. Early detection and personalized care are key. Learn more from the forefront of cardio-oncology: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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Today we are excited to announce a $2-million expansion to UHN’s social medicine program. In partnership with LOFT Community Services, this expansion will extend health and social services to 100 people leaving homelessness in the coming year. Learn more:

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Introducing Medly, a smartphone-based tool that enables cardiac patients to measure key metrics and symptoms. Developed at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre alongside eHealth Innovation at UHN, Medly has been used by over 2,000 patients. Learn more: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/art...

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UHN’s SPARC clinic offers transformative care for people with chronic pain like Candice. The clinic helps patients through developing personalized, interdisciplinary treatment plans. Learn more about this innovative approach to pain management: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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The multidisciplinary team at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and Ajmera Transplant estimates that donation after circulatory death transplant (DCD) can expand the pool of donor hearts by 30%. Learn more about the innovative technologies making this possible: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/art...

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February is #TherapeuticRecreationMonth! Recreation Therapists, like Ksenia at UHN's West Park Healthcare Centre, support patients in discovering - or rediscovering - meaning, joy, and well-being through leisure and recreation. Thank you to RTs and Patient Wellness Partners across #TeamUHN!

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UHN’s NORC Innovation Centre enables seniors to age in place while staying supported. Community programming including fitness classes, social activities, and support services empower residents to support one another and thrive together. Learn more: www.healthing.ca/aging/natura...

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Breakthrough in stroke treatment! #TeamUHN's Dr. Michael Tymianski has three studies published simultaneously in The Lancet & The Lancet Neurology, finding that neuroprotective drug nerinetide could help improve outcomes for stroke patients. Learn more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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Join us in honouring the vital work of UHN’s psychology team. 🧠 From clinical services to research and teaching, Psychologists, Psychometrists, Behavioral Specialists, and Rehabilitation Therapists make a huge impact the patient journey both within and beyond the hospital.

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In an interview with the Canadian Institute for Health Information, #TeamUHN's Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton, Surgical Lead for Cognition & Culture, discusses operating room etiquette, ways to promote civility in the OR and ensuring safe patient care. Listen to the podcast: www.cihi.ca/en/podcast/d...

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Celebrating 60 years of the red and white maple leaf flag! We're proud to join the celebration of our country and people -- and the incredible Canadian-born research, innovation and technologies that improve lives around the world. 🍁 #CanadianFlag

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UHN’s Theranostics Program is transforming cancer care. This innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approach offers more personalized and effective treatment, marking a significant step forward in oncology. Learn more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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TIER at UHN and the Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education are leading the way for team-based primary care. Explore their approach for balancing short-term initiatives with the need for longer-term transformational change: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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Celebrating #ResidentDoctorAppreciationWeek! “Residents benefit from teaching to gain skills and expertise to become competent doctors. They give back to the system in such a robust way.” - Dr. David Bobrowski, Chief Medical Resident of Internal Medicine at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital.

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It's #ResidentDoctorAppreciationWeek! As the future of the profession, medical residents and clinical fellows contribute fresh insights as teachers, clinicians and researchers while pursuing education. Thank you #TeamUHN residents, for your dedication to quality and compassionate care!

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Elana Trainoff didn't think it was possible to have a heart attack at 40. This year, she celebrates the 10th anniversary of her life-saving surgery at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and advocates for women to learn risks and prevention strategies. Read her story: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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On this Women in Science Day, get inspired by our leading female scientist 🌟Dr. Linda Penn🌟 Dr. Penn has been at the forefront of cancer research, investigating MYC, a powerful oncoprotein/oncogene linked to more than 50 per cent of human cancers. youtu.be/BtjxySIjwLI

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🥼Spotlight on #WomenInScience🥼 Meet Dr. Tahani Baakdhah, a Post-Doctoral Researcher, studying stem cells in the retina in Dr. Jeremy Sivak's lab at @uhntoronto.bsky.social's @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Watch full video >> bit.ly/4gEcbNo #IDWGS #WomenInSTEM #VisionResearch #Ophthalmology #Glaucoma

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Today, we're celebrating the past, present, & future women and girls in science! ✨👩🏿‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬✨ From Parkinson's disease to osteoarthritis to vision loss, the women of UHN's Krembil Research Institute are leading groundbreaking research to improve lives💪 @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social

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Today is International Day of Women and Girls In Science! Follow along today as we put the spotlight on #WomenInScience driving innovation and making an impact across UHN!

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How are hospitals getting involved in real estate? In the past year, UHN anchored two novel initiatives involving "prescribed housing", 25,000 sq. ft of new clinical space, and 100 affordable rental apartments for employees. Learn more in @theglobeandmail.com:

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In celebration of #IDWGS, a day we dedicate to recognizing and honouring all of the women who make invaluable contributions to advancing health research and innovation. Follow along with @uhnresearch.bsky.social and UHN Women during today's Moving the Needle event and #WikipediaEditaThon.

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Researchers at @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social are using VR to help children with hemianopia restore vision. The team's innovative approach improved accessibility for patients and led to sustained and noticeable improvements in functional vision. 👀 Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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University Health Network is proud to be named by Brand Finance as the leading Canadian academic health sciences centre in their Global Top 250 Hospitals 2025 report. Access the full 2025 report here: brandirectory.com/reports/hosp...

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Congratulations to the 30 research teams at UHN who have been awarded over $22.5 million from CIHR. This funding will advance health-related knowledge, research methodologies, patient care, and overall outcomes. 🎉 Read about the funded projects: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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UHN is proud to be named by Brand Finance's 2025 Global Top Healthcare Organizations as the no. 1 Canadian academic health sciences centre and among the top 10 in the world. UHN was recognized for its excellence in the delivery of its tripartite pillars of care, research and education.

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We are proud to highlight Dr. Christian Ntizimira’s inspiring work in Rwanda. His holistic approach to palliative care, developed at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, is transforming cancer care in Rwanda. Join us in making a global impact! Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

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