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Congratulations Dr. Nir Lipsman, Chief of the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, on his appointment to the Dan Family Chair of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. Read more: ow.ly/SmQy50XuWEj
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Congratulations Dr. Nir Lipsman, Chief of the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, on his appointment to the Dan Family Chair of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. Read more: ow.ly/SmQy50XuWEj
At Sunnybrook, Veterans Week is filled with cherished traditions and special visits to honour the sacrifices of the Veterans who call Sunnybrook home, and all past, present and future Veterans.
Read more about how the Veterans and staff at Sunnybrook celebrated: ow.ly/I18Y50XuOAJ
Read more about how the Veterans and staff at Sunnybrook celebrated: ow.ly/I18Y50XuOAJ
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
At Sunnybrook, Veterans Week is filled with cherished traditions and special visits to honour the sacrifices of the Veterans who call Sunnybrook home, and all past, present and future Veterans.
Read more about how the Veterans and staff at Sunnybrook celebrated: ow.ly/I18Y50XuOAJ
Read more about how the Veterans and staff at Sunnybrook celebrated: ow.ly/I18Y50XuOAJ
Sunnybrook scientists, Dr. Julie Hallet, and Dr. Walter Swardfager have been awarded a Canada Research Chair (CRC), the country’s highest research honour. Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/10/two-...
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sunnybrook scientists, Dr. Julie Hallet, and Dr. Walter Swardfager have been awarded a Canada Research Chair (CRC), the country’s highest research honour. Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/10/two-...
Today, we were proud to host the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command for the presentation of the province’s first poppy to Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Edith Dumont. This ceremony marks the official start of the poppy campaign in Ontario.
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today, we were proud to host the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command for the presentation of the province’s first poppy to Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Edith Dumont. This ceremony marks the official start of the poppy campaign in Ontario.
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating the history and next chapter of PYNK: Young Women with Breast Cancer program at Sunnybrook.
Founded by Dr. Ellen Warner, now retiring after two decades of leadership. Dr. Jennifer Leigh steps in to lead the next chapter.
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Founded by Dr. Ellen Warner, now retiring after two decades of leadership. Dr. Jennifer Leigh steps in to lead the next chapter.
ow.ly/CN7y50XfBsu
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating the history and next chapter of PYNK: Young Women with Breast Cancer program at Sunnybrook.
Founded by Dr. Ellen Warner, now retiring after two decades of leadership. Dr. Jennifer Leigh steps in to lead the next chapter.
ow.ly/CN7y50XfBsu
Founded by Dr. Ellen Warner, now retiring after two decades of leadership. Dr. Jennifer Leigh steps in to lead the next chapter.
ow.ly/CN7y50XfBsu
This week we welcomed our first patients in the newly opened Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health - a facility helping us revolutionize the way we care for older adults.
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This week we welcomed our first patients in the newly opened Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health - a facility helping us revolutionize the way we care for older adults.
Today, we officially unveiled the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health. This space would not be possible without the generous support of Peter Cipriano and our donor community.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/AOUU50Xh82J
Learn more: https://ow.ly/AOUU50Xh82J
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today, we officially unveiled the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health. This space would not be possible without the generous support of Peter Cipriano and our donor community.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/AOUU50Xh82J
Learn more: https://ow.ly/AOUU50Xh82J
Next week, the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health will officially open its doors to patients.
Check out our recent article from the OHA to learn more about how this 13,000-square-foot space is transforming our approach to senior care. https://ow.ly/CA7750XbVLw
Check out our recent article from the OHA to learn more about how this 13,000-square-foot space is transforming our approach to senior care. https://ow.ly/CA7750XbVLw
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Next week, the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health will officially open its doors to patients.
Check out our recent article from the OHA to learn more about how this 13,000-square-foot space is transforming our approach to senior care. https://ow.ly/CA7750XbVLw
Check out our recent article from the OHA to learn more about how this 13,000-square-foot space is transforming our approach to senior care. https://ow.ly/CA7750XbVLw
Sunnybrook announces Cancer Care at Home, bringing our oncology team’s expertise directly into patients’ homes between visits. Thanks to Apotex for supporting timely, patient-centred cancer care at every stage. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Wr9450X96Aj
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Sunnybrook announces Cancer Care at Home, bringing our oncology team’s expertise directly into patients’ homes between visits. Thanks to Apotex for supporting timely, patient-centred cancer care at every stage. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Wr9450X96Aj
A new Sunnybrook-led study suggests a need for targeted interventions around self-harm and suicide-related content to create a safer online environment for youth, while still promoting the sense of belonging that social media can offer. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/prot...
October 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A new Sunnybrook-led study suggests a need for targeted interventions around self-harm and suicide-related content to create a safer online environment for youth, while still promoting the sense of belonging that social media can offer. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/prot...
Researchers at Sunnybrook are conducting a clinical trial to enhance radiation therapy through focused ultrasound-stimulated microbubble treatment. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/igni...
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Researchers at Sunnybrook are conducting a clinical trial to enhance radiation therapy through focused ultrasound-stimulated microbubble treatment. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/igni...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Saswata Deb, Emergency Physician and Clinician-Scientist at Sunnybrook, as Chief of the Integrated Community Program at Sunnybrook, effective October 1, 2025.
Read more: ow.ly/xk7s50WYOfz
Read more: ow.ly/xk7s50WYOfz
September 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Saswata Deb, Emergency Physician and Clinician-Scientist at Sunnybrook, as Chief of the Integrated Community Program at Sunnybrook, effective October 1, 2025.
Read more: ow.ly/xk7s50WYOfz
Read more: ow.ly/xk7s50WYOfz
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we’re highlighting a new study led by Sunnybrook psychiatrist Dr. Mark Sinyor which calls for greater engagement and education with major cable news networks about approach to coverage of stories about suicide Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/tv-r...
September 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we’re highlighting a new study led by Sunnybrook psychiatrist Dr. Mark Sinyor which calls for greater engagement and education with major cable news networks about approach to coverage of stories about suicide Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/tv-r...
This summer, Sunnybrook’s Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Toronto Community Housing partnered to launch The Next Neuroscientist. The program gives grade 11 and 12 students hands-on research experience in neuroscience labs.
Read the full story to learn more: ow.ly/gXFN50WT9P2
Read the full story to learn more: ow.ly/gXFN50WT9P2
September 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This summer, Sunnybrook’s Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Toronto Community Housing partnered to launch The Next Neuroscientist. The program gives grade 11 and 12 students hands-on research experience in neuroscience labs.
Read the full story to learn more: ow.ly/gXFN50WT9P2
Read the full story to learn more: ow.ly/gXFN50WT9P2
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Mason on being appointed to the Professorship in Burn Research, an academic position jointly shared between Sunnybrook and the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, for a five-year term. Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/dr-s...
September 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Mason on being appointed to the Professorship in Burn Research, an academic position jointly shared between Sunnybrook and the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, for a five-year term. Read more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/dr-s...
People depend on Sunnybrook in their most critical moments. Today, we welcomed Ontario’s Health Minister, Sylvia Jones, to our Bayview Campus to unveil signage for our future Critical Care Centre. Read more: ow.ly/8ofh50WN0xg
August 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
People depend on Sunnybrook in their most critical moments. Today, we welcomed Ontario’s Health Minister, Sylvia Jones, to our Bayview Campus to unveil signage for our future Critical Care Centre. Read more: ow.ly/8ofh50WN0xg
Tomorrow, construction to repair parts of Parking Garage 1 at our Bayview campus will begin.
No patient pick-up or drop-off will be permitted on the ground floor at this time - please use the first floor for pick-up and drop-off.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
No patient pick-up or drop-off will be permitted on the ground floor at this time - please use the first floor for pick-up and drop-off.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
August 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tomorrow, construction to repair parts of Parking Garage 1 at our Bayview campus will begin.
No patient pick-up or drop-off will be permitted on the ground floor at this time - please use the first floor for pick-up and drop-off.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
No patient pick-up or drop-off will be permitted on the ground floor at this time - please use the first floor for pick-up and drop-off.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
Starting Monday, August 25, 2025, construction will take place to repair parts of Parking Garage 1 at our Bayview Campus.
Patient pick up and drop off will not be permitted on the ground floor of the parking garage.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
Patient pick up and drop off will not be permitted on the ground floor of the parking garage.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
August 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Starting Monday, August 25, 2025, construction will take place to repair parts of Parking Garage 1 at our Bayview Campus.
Patient pick up and drop off will not be permitted on the ground floor of the parking garage.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
Patient pick up and drop off will not be permitted on the ground floor of the parking garage.
Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre hosted the inaugural 100+ Club celebration on July 30, honouring 56 residents aged 100 and older. Families, friends and staff joined to celebrate their milestone, service and contributions of some of Canada’s oldest living Veterans.
Read more here: ow.ly/FVIG50WEEIV
Read more here: ow.ly/FVIG50WEEIV
August 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre hosted the inaugural 100+ Club celebration on July 30, honouring 56 residents aged 100 and older. Families, friends and staff joined to celebrate their milestone, service and contributions of some of Canada’s oldest living Veterans.
Read more here: ow.ly/FVIG50WEEIV
Read more here: ow.ly/FVIG50WEEIV
Congratulations to the Sunnybrook scientists who recently received more than $7M in funding from the CIHR Spring Project Grants and Neurodegeneration in Aging competitions: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/08/sunn...
August 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations to the Sunnybrook scientists who recently received more than $7M in funding from the CIHR Spring Project Grants and Neurodegeneration in Aging competitions: research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/08/sunn...
Congratulations to Dr. Kullervo Hynynen for being appointed as the Temerty Chair in Focused Ultrasound Research for a second five-year term. The Chair is jointly held by @uoftmedicine.bsky.social's Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Sunnybrook. research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/08/dr-k...
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Kullervo Hynynen for being appointed as the Temerty Chair in Focused Ultrasound Research for a second five-year term. The Chair is jointly held by @uoftmedicine.bsky.social's Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Sunnybrook. research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/08/dr-k...
At 29, Herman Robers had a heart attack. After six weeks in hospital, he joined a rehab program at Sunnybrook that helped him recover—and run the Boston Marathon. Now 84, he says the program changed his life. Read more: ow.ly/oypG50WAQzN
August 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
At 29, Herman Robers had a heart attack. After six weeks in hospital, he joined a rehab program at Sunnybrook that helped him recover—and run the Boston Marathon. Now 84, he says the program changed his life. Read more: ow.ly/oypG50WAQzN
Sunnybrook’s SunRYSE program, a unique, summer camp-like experience for Toronto youth experiencing functionally impairing mental health challenges, has just finished its second year. Learn more: sunnybrook.ca/media/item.a...
August 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sunnybrook’s SunRYSE program, a unique, summer camp-like experience for Toronto youth experiencing functionally impairing mental health challenges, has just finished its second year. Learn more: sunnybrook.ca/media/item.a...
Today, Sunnybrook proudly hosted Minister Lecce and Minister Fedeli for the launch of the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO) — a key step in addressing the growing demand for life-saving medical isotopes. Learn more. ow.ly/TGAt50WxzaR
July 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today, Sunnybrook proudly hosted Minister Lecce and Minister Fedeli for the launch of the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO) — a key step in addressing the growing demand for life-saving medical isotopes. Learn more. ow.ly/TGAt50WxzaR
After losing the majority of his left leg in a motorcycle accident, Johnathan Laporte defied the odds by earning a spot on Team Canada’s Paralympic volleyball team.
His recovery was shaped in part by the care and support he received at St. John’s Rehab.
Read more: bit.ly/3TSdkbh
His recovery was shaped in part by the care and support he received at St. John’s Rehab.
Read more: bit.ly/3TSdkbh
July 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After losing the majority of his left leg in a motorcycle accident, Johnathan Laporte defied the odds by earning a spot on Team Canada’s Paralympic volleyball team.
His recovery was shaped in part by the care and support he received at St. John’s Rehab.
Read more: bit.ly/3TSdkbh
His recovery was shaped in part by the care and support he received at St. John’s Rehab.
Read more: bit.ly/3TSdkbh