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Learn how #TeamUHN's @drlaschowski.bsky.social is using artificial intelligence to create robots that can help people with physical disabilities.

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December 10, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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Congratulations to TeamUHN's Dr. Shaf Keshavjee and Dr. Allison McGeer on their prestigious Order of Canada appointments, recognizing their trailblazing work in patient care, medical advancements and scientific discovery.

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January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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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.

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May 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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In honour of National Day For Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, TeamUHN’s Indigenous Health Team hosted a ceremony featuring live drumming, singing, and staff joining the Round Dance at The Michener Gitigan.
September 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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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.

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February 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Clinical informatics is reshaping how nurses deliver care! 💻 📊

Follow along with TeamUHN’s Chantel Lutchman to learn about one of the newest and fastest growing trajectories in nursing.
August 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Virtual reality holds significant potential for use in vision care. The first scoping review of VR as a tool in eye health, conducted by TeamUHN's Drs. Michael Reber and Lora Appel, offers a roadmap for future research and clinical adoption.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Bioethics programs are recognizing the need to prioritize racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Hear more #TeamUHN's Ann Munro Heesters on the training and commitments needed to drive meaningful #REDI change in health care institutions.

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January 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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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.

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February 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Empower future health leaders!🎓

A study published by #TeamUHN's Dr. Kathryn Parker highlights the value of student-led learning environments. With hands-on training, students will lead transformative change for a healthier future.

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January 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Do you know how to recognize a stroke? #TeamUHN's Dr. Paul Oh sheds light on the signs, post-stroke rehabilitation, and available educational resources about prevention and care with
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November 19, 2024 at 2:11 AM
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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! 💙🍁⚾

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October 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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It's #MedicalLaboratoryWeek! Join us in celebrating the 725+ members of #TeamUHN's Lab Medicine Program! 🔬

"I take pride knowing my work plays a role in understanding how to improve treatments or diagnose disease.” – Naghmeh Azadi, Medical Lab Technologist, Clinical Hematology
April 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) is an opportunity to reaffirm TeamUHN's commitment to eradicating racism, bigotry, and prejudice in all forms, and to celebrate the diversity that strengthens the UHN community.
March 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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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

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May 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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March 24 is #WorldTuberculosisDay.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs and spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. #TeamUHN's Dr. Sarah Brode explains what Canadians need to know about the rise of TB.

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March 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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On #WorldHepatitisDay, learn about one of the most harmful infectious diseases in Canada, as well as the past decade of breakthroughs and challenges in eliminating it as a public health threat.

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July 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Ovarian Cancer was known as "the silent killer," but new research and new drugs are giving patients renewed hope. TeamUHN's Dr. Stephanie Lheureux shares insights on the disease and new forms of treatment for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

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September 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the dark history of residential schools and renew our commitment to reconciliation in action. In honour of this solemn day, TeamUHN's Indigenous Health Team brought the community together for a ceremony at the Michener Gitigan.
September 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A new study led by ‪#TeamUHN's Dr. @katehanneman.bsky.social links long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution with scarring of the heart muscle, raising risks for future cardiovascular disease — even in healthy individuals. 🫁

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August 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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In an interview with The i Paper, #TeamUHN's Dr. Andres Lozano discusses his excitement over UHN's Toronto Western Hospital being selected as the first international site of Neuralink trials.

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'We'll be uploading information to the brain' - the future of Musk's Neuralink
Previous brain implants were bulkier or required cables to protrude from the back of a patient’s head
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December 23, 2024 at 10:02 PM
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Learn the sweet truth🍭

#TeamUHN's Primrose Mharapara, endocrinology Nurse Practitioner, discusses how sugar is processed, the healthy fats we should eat, and the links between excess sugar and the risk of cancer on this episode of theZoomer.

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January 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Over 1 million young Canadians are caring for loved ones with long-term health issues.

#TeamUHN's Dr. Karen Okrainec created a toolkit to help health care providers identify these young caregivers and connect them with available resources.

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They're too young to drive or vote — but they're caring for their ailing loved ones | CBC News
Findings from a recent case study suggest that as family doctors treat a growing aging population, they will also need to start providing support for the young people who are increasingly sharing the ...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Young caregivers are challenged with advocating for their own role in supporting loved ones and recognition within the health care system. Hear from #TeamUHN's Dr. Karen Okrainec on her research and insights in the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence's podcast.

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January 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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TeamUHN's annual Holiday Decorating Contests are turning our hallways into a winter wonderland! Thank you for making UHN a warmer, brighter place for all who come through our doors this holiday season! ⛄🎀✨
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM