Unity Health Toronto
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The official account for Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital. #BestCareExperiences
At 11 a.m. on this Remembrance Day, Unity Health Toronto is observing a moment of silence to honour those who served in times of war, conflict and peace. Their courage reminds us of the power of compassion and commitment to others. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At 11 a.m. on this Remembrance Day, Unity Health Toronto is observing a moment of silence to honour those who served in times of war, conflict and peace. Their courage reminds us of the power of compassion and commitment to others. Lest we forget.
With over 400 active clinical trials happening across Unity Health, every study involves highly collaborative teams leading detailed preparations and protocols. To recognize this important work, we’re profiling a few of the people powering this critical research. unityhealth.to/2025/11/clin...
November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
With over 400 active clinical trials happening across Unity Health, every study involves highly collaborative teams leading detailed preparations and protocols. To recognize this important work, we’re profiling a few of the people powering this critical research. unityhealth.to/2025/11/clin...
We’re delighted to welcome Simon Kennedy to Unity Health Toronto as Special Advisor, Strategy and Partnerships.
With more than three decades spent in public service at the highest levels of Canadian government, Kennedy brings exceptional leadership experience to his new role.
With more than three decades spent in public service at the highest levels of Canadian government, Kennedy brings exceptional leadership experience to his new role.
Simon Kennedy has joined @unityhealthto.bsky.social as Special Advisor, Strategy & Partnerships. In this role, he'll be helping to drive innovative projects & partnerships in areas such as artificial intelligence, KT, and health innovation.
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Team Spotlight: Simon Kennedy - Knowledge Translation Program
Special Advisor, Strategy and Partnerships
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November 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Simon Kennedy to Unity Health Toronto as Special Advisor, Strategy and Partnerships.
With more than three decades spent in public service at the highest levels of Canadian government, Kennedy brings exceptional leadership experience to his new role.
With more than three decades spent in public service at the highest levels of Canadian government, Kennedy brings exceptional leadership experience to his new role.
Ontario’s Drug Checking Community at St. Michael’s Hospital received support from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program to expand its drug checking model to regions across the province. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Ontario communities - Canada.ca
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treat...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Ontario’s Drug Checking Community at St. Michael’s Hospital received support from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program to expand its drug checking model to regions across the province. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
#Addictions #DrugChecking @map-health.bsky.social
We’re building our next Strategic Plan — and we want your input.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
Unity Health Toronto Community Board Meeting 2025
Unity Health Toronto's Annual Community Board Meeting
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re building our next Strategic Plan — and we want your input.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
💻 Join our virtual Community Board Meeting and be part of the conversation.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/UnityHealthC...
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Check out this recent publication from KT Program grad student Dr Jenny Yu Qing Huang!
#FallPreventionMonth
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#FallPreventionMonth
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Late-life traumatic brain injury in older adults is associated with higher rates of incident dementia, use of publicly funded home care, and admission to a long-term care home; older females and residents of smaller communities experienced worse outcomes.
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Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study
Background: The long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults are not well known. Our objective was to describe the association between late-life TBI, incident dementia, and health...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Check out this recent publication from KT Program grad student Dr Jenny Yu Qing Huang!
#FallPreventionMonth
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#FallPreventionMonth
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"When we talk about the primary care crisis, we often focus on patients who don't have a family doctor," Dr. Archna Gupta, a scientist St. Michael’s. "But we looked at nearly 10 million patients who do have a family doctor and they're still struggling to get care." www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
These patients have a family doctor, but they’re hours away. The hidden health-care struggle for thousands in Ontario
A study published Monday measured how geographical distance between family doctors and their patients might affect quality of care.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"When we talk about the primary care crisis, we often focus on patients who don't have a family doctor," Dr. Archna Gupta, a scientist St. Michael’s. "But we looked at nearly 10 million patients who do have a family doctor and they're still struggling to get care." www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in October! Click the link to learn more:
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Unity Health Toronto’s October Honour Roll
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in October! Click the link to learn more:
unityhealth.to/2025/10/octo...
unityhealth.to/2025/10/octo...
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The most common Halloween injuries and what to look out for globalnews.ca/video/115031... @unityhealthto.bsky.social @medsky.social @globaldoc1.bsky.social @globalnews.ca #EMedsky @cmadocs.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The most common Halloween injuries and what to look out for globalnews.ca/video/115031... @unityhealthto.bsky.social @medsky.social @globaldoc1.bsky.social @globalnews.ca #EMedsky @cmadocs.bsky.social
The use of prescription #opioids to treat acute pain has decreased in Canada in recent years. But there’s still a need for national information on prescription opioid use specific to different populations. Read the study led by St. Michael’s researchers here: unityhealth.to/2025/10/opio... @cmaj.ca
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The use of prescription #opioids to treat acute pain has decreased in Canada in recent years. But there’s still a need for national information on prescription opioid use specific to different populations. Read the study led by St. Michael’s researchers here: unityhealth.to/2025/10/opio... @cmaj.ca
“Opioids have a place in clinical practice, but it’s really about making sure that when they are accessed... that they’re prescribed as low dose & short a time period as possible,” says Dr. @taragomes.bsky.social, scientist at St. Michael's. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Canada needs to tackle escalating opioid use among young people, doctors say
Physicians fear the crisis will continue to get worse for decades if immediate action is not taken
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October 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“Opioids have a place in clinical practice, but it’s really about making sure that when they are accessed... that they’re prescribed as low dose & short a time period as possible,” says Dr. @taragomes.bsky.social, scientist at St. Michael's. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. for a virtual Community Board Meeting and help shape the future of Unity Health Toronto. Your voice matters in our next Strategic Plan.
👉 Register now: unityhealth.to/2025/10/comm...
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. for a virtual Community Board Meeting and help shape the future of Unity Health Toronto. Your voice matters in our next Strategic Plan.
👉 Register now: unityhealth.to/2025/10/comm...
Unity Health Toronto Community Board Meeting 2025
Unity Health Toronto's Annual Community Board Meeting
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October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. for a virtual Community Board Meeting and help shape the future of Unity Health Toronto. Your voice matters in our next Strategic Plan.
👉 Register now: unityhealth.to/2025/10/comm...
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. for a virtual Community Board Meeting and help shape the future of Unity Health Toronto. Your voice matters in our next Strategic Plan.
👉 Register now: unityhealth.to/2025/10/comm...
A spiritual care practitioner at St. Joseph’s sees many links between his work and his hobby of beekeeping. “We observe and respond to the needs of the bees. With patients, we listen deeply, observe emotional cues and create a safe space to process grief and fear.” unityhealth.to/2025/10/comp...
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A spiritual care practitioner at St. Joseph’s sees many links between his work and his hobby of beekeeping. “We observe and respond to the needs of the bees. With patients, we listen deeply, observe emotional cues and create a safe space to process grief and fear.” unityhealth.to/2025/10/comp...
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We know mentorship is beneficial for the ‘mentee’ but what about the mentor? Royal College Fellow Dr. Sharon Straus shares how her research highlights the benefits of mentorship and her own evolution from mentee to leader: youtu.be/qOWNckT7sSA @unityhealthto.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We know mentorship is beneficial for the ‘mentee’ but what about the mentor? Royal College Fellow Dr. Sharon Straus shares how her research highlights the benefits of mentorship and her own evolution from mentee to leader: youtu.be/qOWNckT7sSA @unityhealthto.bsky.social
What a year of transformation at Unity Health Toronto! See how we’re changing the game -- from research to education, in our hospitals and in the communities we serve.
📄 Read our Annual Report 2024-25: unityhealth.to/about-unity-...
📄 Read our Annual Report 2024-25: unityhealth.to/about-unity-...
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What a year of transformation at Unity Health Toronto! See how we’re changing the game -- from research to education, in our hospitals and in the communities we serve.
📄 Read our Annual Report 2024-25: unityhealth.to/about-unity-...
📄 Read our Annual Report 2024-25: unityhealth.to/about-unity-...
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital reported a 600 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries between 2020 and 2024. Dr. Steve Lin, an emergency physician and trauma team leader at St. Michael’s, spoke to the Toronto Star about the rise in cases.
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Toronto hospital reports 600 per cent spike in trauma cases related to e-scooter injuries
St. Michael’s Hospital is emabarking on new study to help bring safety to Toronto roads after data shows an increasing number of e-scooter and e-bike accidents.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital reported a 600 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries between 2020 and 2024. Dr. Steve Lin, an emergency physician and trauma team leader at St. Michael’s, spoke to the Toronto Star about the rise in cases.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Unity Health is developing our next strategy, and we need your help! Please complete this brief survey by Nov. 28, sharing your insights, experiences and ideas to help shape our future. Thank you for guiding us as we enter this next chapter at Unity Health.
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Shape our future: Provide your insights and ideas to inform Unity Health Toronto’s next strategy
Unity Health Toronto has kicked off the development process for our next strategy, which will guide our priorities, decision-making and sustainable growth over the next few years.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Unity Health is developing our next strategy, and we need your help! Please complete this brief survey by Nov. 28, sharing your insights, experiences and ideas to help shape our future. Thank you for guiding us as we enter this next chapter at Unity Health.
unityhealth.to/2025/10/shap...
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🚨 Big news in #braincancer research! Brain Canada &
@src-crs.bsky.social are funding 2 top teams: Dr. Robert Vanner & Dr. Sheila Singh with $1M each over 3 years.
@unityhealthto.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
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@src-crs.bsky.social are funding 2 top teams: Dr. Robert Vanner & Dr. Sheila Singh with $1M each over 3 years.
@unityhealthto.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ braincanada.ca/announcement...
Advancing Brain Cancer Research
Brain Canada and CRS fund two teams under the 2025 Translational Research Grants to advance brain cancer research
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October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🚨 Big news in #braincancer research! Brain Canada &
@src-crs.bsky.social are funding 2 top teams: Dr. Robert Vanner & Dr. Sheila Singh with $1M each over 3 years.
@unityhealthto.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ braincanada.ca/announcement...
@src-crs.bsky.social are funding 2 top teams: Dr. Robert Vanner & Dr. Sheila Singh with $1M each over 3 years.
@unityhealthto.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ braincanada.ca/announcement...
Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation, providing free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, health & essential wellness products. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, with @map-health.bsky.social, spoke to the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Vending machine focuses on self care
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BROCKET - The Piikani Nation is the latest recipient of Our Healthbox, a free
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October 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation, providing free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, health & essential wellness products. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, with @map-health.bsky.social, spoke to the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
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Too many trauma patients never make it to the hospital in time. At St. Michael’s Hospital, a proposed model could pair doctors with paramedics to bring trauma care to the scene, delivering life-saving treatment up to 30 mins faster. Read more: www.thestar.com/news... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
Too many trauma patients die before they reach the hospital. These Toronto doctors have an idea that would ‘shake up the system’
For a few critically injured patients, the urgent interventions those patients need can only be done at a trauma centre. Can a new model help?
www.thestar.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Too many trauma patients never make it to the hospital in time. At St. Michael’s Hospital, a proposed model could pair doctors with paramedics to bring trauma care to the scene, delivering life-saving treatment up to 30 mins faster. Read more: www.thestar.com/news... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
“We want to get to patients a lot earlier in their journey,” says Dr. Johannes von Vopelius-Feldt, physician & trauma team leader at St. Michael’s Hospital. Research highlights a new model pairing doctors & paramedics to bring trauma care directly to the scene. www.thestar.com/news/gta/too...
Too many trauma patients die before they reach the hospital. These Toronto doctors have an idea that would ‘shake up the system’
For a few critically injured patients, the urgent interventions those patients need can only be done at a trauma centre. Can a new model help?
www.thestar.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
“We want to get to patients a lot earlier in their journey,” says Dr. Johannes von Vopelius-Feldt, physician & trauma team leader at St. Michael’s Hospital. Research highlights a new model pairing doctors & paramedics to bring trauma care directly to the scene. www.thestar.com/news/gta/too...
We celebrated the 2025 Our Shared Values Awards on St. Michael’s Feast Day—honouring those who live our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Excellence, Community & Inclusivity. Read their inspiring stories: unityhealth.to/2025/10/st-m...
Meet the winners of the St. Michael’s Our Shared Values Awards and the Spotlight on Sustainability
A family physician who serves individuals the healthcare system often overlooks. An Intake Coordinator that demonstrates sensitivity and acknowledgment of people experiencing mental health struggles…
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October 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We celebrated the 2025 Our Shared Values Awards on St. Michael’s Feast Day—honouring those who live our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Excellence, Community & Inclusivity. Read their inspiring stories: unityhealth.to/2025/10/st-m...
Please click the link below to read an important statement from Unity Health Toronto. unityhealth.to/2025/10/stat...
Unity Health Toronto Responds to Guilty Verdict for Former Hospital Executive
Unity Health Toronto is aware that Vas Georgiou former executive at St. Michael’s Hospital has been found guilty of fraud perpetrated against the hospital, Infrastructure Ontario…
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October 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Please click the link below to read an important statement from Unity Health Toronto. unityhealth.to/2025/10/stat...
A research team at St. Michael’s found that Kupffer cells (white blood cells in the liver) are needed for regulating the hormone that controls platelet production. It’s a step forward for patients with low platelet count, such as patients with #leukemia or #autoimmune diseases. bit.ly/4mLPdXD
October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A research team at St. Michael’s found that Kupffer cells (white blood cells in the liver) are needed for regulating the hormone that controls platelet production. It’s a step forward for patients with low platelet count, such as patients with #leukemia or #autoimmune diseases. bit.ly/4mLPdXD
Hospital admissions from e-scooter accidents jumped a shocking 600 per cent from 2020-2024. What can help prevent this rise and improve care? The St. Michael’s Hospital trauma research team launched a new study to find out. unityhealth.to/2025/10/e-bi...
October 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hospital admissions from e-scooter accidents jumped a shocking 600 per cent from 2020-2024. What can help prevent this rise and improve care? The St. Michael’s Hospital trauma research team launched a new study to find out. unityhealth.to/2025/10/e-bi...