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Today, we are thrilled to reveal our refreshed brand, a bold and modern reflection of the full scope of who we are and what we do.
We are UHN – Canada's Hospital 🍁
Learn more at: uhn.network/3ZCETbQ
We are UHN – Canada's Hospital 🍁
Learn more at: uhn.network/3ZCETbQ
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare and deadly form of high blood pressure that is often underdiagnosed. See how a world-class team at UHN is curing the condition — one life-saving surgery at a time.
Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/3WTc3lM
Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/3WTc3lM
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare and deadly form of high blood pressure that is often underdiagnosed. See how a world-class team at UHN is curing the condition — one life-saving surgery at a time.
Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/3WTc3lM
Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/3WTc3lM
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
This week, we’re celebrating Nurse Practitioners like Shannon, whose work in UHN’s Mental Health in Medicine Clinic supports patients with mental health needs progress through their care journey.
This week, we’re celebrating Nurse Practitioners like Shannon, whose work in UHN’s Mental Health in Medicine Clinic supports patients with mental health needs progress through their care journey.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
This week, we’re celebrating Nurse Practitioners like Shannon, whose work in UHN’s Mental Health in Medicine Clinic supports patients with mental health needs progress through their care journey.
This week, we’re celebrating Nurse Practitioners like Shannon, whose work in UHN’s Mental Health in Medicine Clinic supports patients with mental health needs progress through their care journey.
At the Caregiver Clinic, part of UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Sarah Hales and Dr. Rinat Nissim provide therapy, training and research to help caregivers manage the emotional and practical challenges of supporting their loved ones.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUnljf
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUnljf
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
At the Caregiver Clinic, part of UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Sarah Hales and Dr. Rinat Nissim provide therapy, training and research to help caregivers manage the emotional and practical challenges of supporting their loved ones.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUnljf
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUnljf
On November 11, UHN honours Canadians who have served in uniform in times of war and peace. We honour the courage and selflessness of those serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and extend our deepest gratitude to Canada’s veteran community.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On November 11, UHN honours Canadians who have served in uniform in times of war and peace. We honour the courage and selflessness of those serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and extend our deepest gratitude to Canada’s veteran community.
Meet the inaugural class of the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) care worker program. The innovative new college certification course at UHN's @michenerinstitute.bsky.social offers credentialing pathways for community health workers applying their lived experiences professionally.
New program aims to create pathway to credentials for community health workers
Students in the course learn how to help marginalized communities access the health care system
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Meet the inaugural class of the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) care worker program. The innovative new college certification course at UHN's @michenerinstitute.bsky.social offers credentialing pathways for community health workers applying their lived experiences professionally.
Celebrate a year of transformative achievements and discoveries at UHN. Read the annual report from @uhnresearch.ca:
Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact.🎯
A story of science that’s bold, transformative, and collaborative.
This #WorldScienceDay, explore our annual research report and discover how @uhn.ca is building #AHealthierWorld.
➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
A story of science that’s bold, transformative, and collaborative.
This #WorldScienceDay, explore our annual research report and discover how @uhn.ca is building #AHealthierWorld.
➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Celebrate a year of transformative achievements and discoveries at UHN. Read the annual report from @uhnresearch.ca:
This Perioperative Nurses Week, we celebrate the skill and compassion of nurses like Anna Rita, who has been part of #TeamUHN for more than 20 years.
Thank you to Anna Rita, and to all perioperative nurses, for your dedication to surgical excellence and patient care.
Thank you to Anna Rita, and to all perioperative nurses, for your dedication to surgical excellence and patient care.
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Perioperative Nurses Week, we celebrate the skill and compassion of nurses like Anna Rita, who has been part of #TeamUHN for more than 20 years.
Thank you to Anna Rita, and to all perioperative nurses, for your dedication to surgical excellence and patient care.
Thank you to Anna Rita, and to all perioperative nurses, for your dedication to surgical excellence and patient care.
Weeks after brain surgery, CTV News cinematographer Kirk Neff reunites with Dr. Mojgan Hodaie, neurosurgeon at UHN's Toronto General Hospital. See how the procedure has impacted the essential tremor that he has lived with for decades.
Watch the conclusion to CTV's 3-part series:
Watch the conclusion to CTV's 3-part series:
‘Change is possible': CTV News cameraman describes overwhelming response after sharing his story
It's amazing how life has a way of falling into place, not just in other people's lives, but in your own, writes CTV News' Kirk Neff.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Weeks after brain surgery, CTV News cinematographer Kirk Neff reunites with Dr. Mojgan Hodaie, neurosurgeon at UHN's Toronto General Hospital. See how the procedure has impacted the essential tremor that he has lived with for decades.
Watch the conclusion to CTV's 3-part series:
Watch the conclusion to CTV's 3-part series:
A study led by TeamUHN's Dr. Charmaine E. Lok, found that daily fish oil supplementation significantly reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular-related deaths in patients receiving hemodialysis.
Learn more about the PISCES trial:
Learn more about the PISCES trial:
Daily fish oil supplementation cut serious heart risks by nearly 50% in hemodialysis patients, finds the PISCES trial led by @uhn.ca.
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A study led by TeamUHN's Dr. Charmaine E. Lok, found that daily fish oil supplementation significantly reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular-related deaths in patients receiving hemodialysis.
Learn more about the PISCES trial:
Learn more about the PISCES trial:
UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre partners with Helix to test 100K patients for hereditary risk of cancer and high cholesterol. Results from the study will allow participants and care teams to make more proactive decisions about their health.
Learn more:
https://t.co/GW69e5zLau
Learn more:
https://t.co/GW69e5zLau
Major genetic screening project to check hereditary cancer, high cholesterol risk of up to 100,000 Canadians | CBC News
Over the the next five years, up to 100,000 people in Ontario will be screened for genetic conditions that increase their risk of hereditary cancers and a condition tied to high cholesterol and heart disease, says Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre partners with Helix to test 100K patients for hereditary risk of cancer and high cholesterol. Results from the study will allow participants and care teams to make more proactive decisions about their health.
Learn more:
https://t.co/GW69e5zLau
Learn more:
https://t.co/GW69e5zLau
It’s Patient Transportation Week!
This week, we’re recognizing porters like Madeline, who ensure patients are safely transported between units and departments while showing compassion in every interaction.
This week, we’re recognizing porters like Madeline, who ensure patients are safely transported between units and departments while showing compassion in every interaction.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It’s Patient Transportation Week!
This week, we’re recognizing porters like Madeline, who ensure patients are safely transported between units and departments while showing compassion in every interaction.
This week, we’re recognizing porters like Madeline, who ensure patients are safely transported between units and departments while showing compassion in every interaction.
Step into the operating room with UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie as she and her team perform a 5-hour brain surgery to fix the essential tremor disorder that a CTV cameraman has lived with for decades.
WATCH part 2 of 3 in the CTV National News series:
WATCH part 2 of 3 in the CTV National News series:
Kirk's Journey: Part 2
Omar Sachedina follows CTV News cameraman Kirk Neff as he prepares for brain surgery to fix the essential tremor disorder he's lived with for decades.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Step into the operating room with UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie as she and her team perform a 5-hour brain surgery to fix the essential tremor disorder that a CTV cameraman has lived with for decades.
WATCH part 2 of 3 in the CTV National News series:
WATCH part 2 of 3 in the CTV National News series:
We applaud PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, Finance Minister Champagne and the Government of Canada for historic investments in research to attract global scientific talent — a clear signal that Canada sees science as a driver of resilient economic growth.
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
UHN Canada Leads
UHN is unveiling the ambitious Canada Leads Challenge to recruit world-leading early-career scientists to Canada’s No. 1 research hospital.
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
We applaud PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, Finance Minister Champagne and the Government of Canada for historic investments in research to attract global scientific talent — a clear signal that Canada sees science as a driver of resilient economic growth.
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
When a news cameraman met UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie on assignment, she quickly recognized a tremor in his hands and he became her patient.
Follow the journey from behind-the-camera, into the operating room in a CTV National News 3-part series:
Follow the journey from behind-the-camera, into the operating room in a CTV National News 3-part series:
A second shot: How a doctor spotted a CTV News cameraman’s condition and said ‘I can fix that’
For almost two decades, Kirk Neff and Omar Sachedina have travelled Canada and documented some memorable stories together. Over the next three days, Sachedina will share the incredible journey of Neff...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When a news cameraman met UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie on assignment, she quickly recognized a tremor in his hands and he became her patient.
Follow the journey from behind-the-camera, into the operating room in a CTV National News 3-part series:
Follow the journey from behind-the-camera, into the operating room in a CTV National News 3-part series:
Many of us enjoyed an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, but the sudden time change may cause strain for those with chronic health conditions. Learn how to help your body adjust to Daylight Savings with Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, Sr. Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute.
WATCH on CTV News:
WATCH on CTV News:
Clocks go back early Sunday as Daylight Saving Time ends
The clocks will go back an hour early Sunday as Ontario marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. Nick Westoll has more on the reminders from health and emergency services personnel.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Many of us enjoyed an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, but the sudden time change may cause strain for those with chronic health conditions. Learn how to help your body adjust to Daylight Savings with Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, Sr. Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute.
WATCH on CTV News:
WATCH on CTV News:
It's Medical Radiation Technologist Week!
We’re celebrating the expertise and dedication of MRTs across UHN, like Denise. Since joining the team in 2008, Denise has helped guide patients through diagnoses and treatments with X-rays and advanced CT imaging.
We’re celebrating the expertise and dedication of MRTs across UHN, like Denise. Since joining the team in 2008, Denise has helped guide patients through diagnoses and treatments with X-rays and advanced CT imaging.
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's Medical Radiation Technologist Week!
We’re celebrating the expertise and dedication of MRTs across UHN, like Denise. Since joining the team in 2008, Denise has helped guide patients through diagnoses and treatments with X-rays and advanced CT imaging.
We’re celebrating the expertise and dedication of MRTs across UHN, like Denise. Since joining the team in 2008, Denise has helped guide patients through diagnoses and treatments with X-rays and advanced CT imaging.
Thank you for an outstanding World Series run, Blue Jays!
Canada’s Hospital was proud to come together to cheer on Canada’s Team! You’ve inspired us all with your incredible teamwork, resilience and heart!
TeamUHN 💙 Blue Jays
Canada’s Hospital was proud to come together to cheer on Canada’s Team! You’ve inspired us all with your incredible teamwork, resilience and heart!
TeamUHN 💙 Blue Jays
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Thank you for an outstanding World Series run, Blue Jays!
Canada’s Hospital was proud to come together to cheer on Canada’s Team! You’ve inspired us all with your incredible teamwork, resilience and heart!
TeamUHN 💙 Blue Jays
Canada’s Hospital was proud to come together to cheer on Canada’s Team! You’ve inspired us all with your incredible teamwork, resilience and heart!
TeamUHN 💙 Blue Jays
This month in UHN's Honour Roll:
🥇 The 2025 Gerald Kirsh Humanitarian Award
🥇 The Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery's Hall of Fame
🥇 A University of Toronto appointment
🥇 The 2025 AMS Compassion and AI Grants
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LfuyOG
🥇 The 2025 Gerald Kirsh Humanitarian Award
🥇 The Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery's Hall of Fame
🥇 A University of Toronto appointment
🥇 The 2025 AMS Compassion and AI Grants
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LfuyOG
November 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This month in UHN's Honour Roll:
🥇 The 2025 Gerald Kirsh Humanitarian Award
🥇 The Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery's Hall of Fame
🥇 A University of Toronto appointment
🥇 The 2025 AMS Compassion and AI Grants
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LfuyOG
🥇 The 2025 Gerald Kirsh Humanitarian Award
🥇 The Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery's Hall of Fame
🥇 A University of Toronto appointment
🥇 The 2025 AMS Compassion and AI Grants
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LfuyOG
🎃 Stay safe this Halloween!
Learn how to avoid the most common Halloween injuries that can lead to a visit to the hospita. Dr. Erin O'Connor, ED physician at UHN, shares practical tips to help you enjoy tonight's festivities.
WATCH here: https://bit.ly/48WTape
Learn how to avoid the most common Halloween injuries that can lead to a visit to the hospita. Dr. Erin O'Connor, ED physician at UHN, shares practical tips to help you enjoy tonight's festivities.
WATCH here: https://bit.ly/48WTape
The most common Halloween injuries and what to look out for | Watch News Videos Online
Watch The most common Halloween injuries and what to look out for Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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October 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🎃 Stay safe this Halloween!
Learn how to avoid the most common Halloween injuries that can lead to a visit to the hospita. Dr. Erin O'Connor, ED physician at UHN, shares practical tips to help you enjoy tonight's festivities.
WATCH here: https://bit.ly/48WTape
Learn how to avoid the most common Halloween injuries that can lead to a visit to the hospita. Dr. Erin O'Connor, ED physician at UHN, shares practical tips to help you enjoy tonight's festivities.
WATCH here: https://bit.ly/48WTape
Happy Halloween from TeamUHN! 👻🎃🍬
From cobweb-covered clinics and inpatient pumpkin patches, all the way to our “aCute sCare Unit”, tricks and treats were abound at our annual Halloween Door Decorating Contests!
From cobweb-covered clinics and inpatient pumpkin patches, all the way to our “aCute sCare Unit”, tricks and treats were abound at our annual Halloween Door Decorating Contests!
October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Happy Halloween from TeamUHN! 👻🎃🍬
From cobweb-covered clinics and inpatient pumpkin patches, all the way to our “aCute sCare Unit”, tricks and treats were abound at our annual Halloween Door Decorating Contests!
From cobweb-covered clinics and inpatient pumpkin patches, all the way to our “aCute sCare Unit”, tricks and treats were abound at our annual Halloween Door Decorating Contests!
Blue Jays fans’ hearts are pumping hard as they cheer on the team in the World Series!
Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explains the physical impacts of watching a heart-racing game - and warning signs to look out for.
#WANTITALL
Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explains the physical impacts of watching a heart-racing game - and warning signs to look out for.
#WANTITALL
What being a sports fan can do to your heart rate
A Toronto-based cardiologist has measured the heart-pounding effects on fans watching the Blue Jays play in the World Series in the latest study to suggest that the stress of an intense sporting event can as much as double someone's heart rate.
#baseba...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Blue Jays fans’ hearts are pumping hard as they cheer on the team in the World Series!
Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explains the physical impacts of watching a heart-racing game - and warning signs to look out for.
#WANTITALL
Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explains the physical impacts of watching a heart-racing game - and warning signs to look out for.
#WANTITALL
TeamUHN's scrubs and uniforms are looking a little different this week! Our signature UHN blue and red are covering multiple bases we cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays across every one of our sites!
Okay Blue Jays! Let's play ball! 💙🍁⚾
#WANTITALL
Okay Blue Jays! Let's play ball! 💙🍁⚾
#WANTITALL
October 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TeamUHN's scrubs and uniforms are looking a little different this week! Our signature UHN blue and red are covering multiple bases we cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays across every one of our sites!
Okay Blue Jays! Let's play ball! 💙🍁⚾
#WANTITALL
Okay Blue Jays! Let's play ball! 💙🍁⚾
#WANTITALL
A new UHN study shows that tailored therapy programs combining speech support, education, and peer connection can help people with primary progressive aphasia maintain communication and improve quality of life.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43vRAa8
Read more: https://bit.ly/43vRAa8
October 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A new UHN study shows that tailored therapy programs combining speech support, education, and peer connection can help people with primary progressive aphasia maintain communication and improve quality of life.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43vRAa8
Read more: https://bit.ly/43vRAa8
Michael has been part of UHN’s Health Records team since 2018, ensuring patient records are accurate, complete, and support safe, high-quality care.
From collaborating with clinicians and committees, Michael’s work helps transform data into better outcomes for patients.
From collaborating with clinicians and committees, Michael’s work helps transform data into better outcomes for patients.
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Michael has been part of UHN’s Health Records team since 2018, ensuring patient records are accurate, complete, and support safe, high-quality care.
From collaborating with clinicians and committees, Michael’s work helps transform data into better outcomes for patients.
From collaborating with clinicians and committees, Michael’s work helps transform data into better outcomes for patients.
💙⚾ Expert tips for Jays fans from Canada’s Hospital!
From calm minds to strong hearts, TeamUHN experts share their best advice to help fans stay playoff-ready.
Canada’s Hospital is cheering on Canada’s Team. Go Jays Go! 🏥🍁
#WANTITALL
From calm minds to strong hearts, TeamUHN experts share their best advice to help fans stay playoff-ready.
Canada’s Hospital is cheering on Canada’s Team. Go Jays Go! 🏥🍁
#WANTITALL
October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
💙⚾ Expert tips for Jays fans from Canada’s Hospital!
From calm minds to strong hearts, TeamUHN experts share their best advice to help fans stay playoff-ready.
Canada’s Hospital is cheering on Canada’s Team. Go Jays Go! 🏥🍁
#WANTITALL
From calm minds to strong hearts, TeamUHN experts share their best advice to help fans stay playoff-ready.
Canada’s Hospital is cheering on Canada’s Team. Go Jays Go! 🏥🍁
#WANTITALL