Check out our Annual Report to learn how Team Sunnybrook is inventing the future of health care. From improving care delivery to investing in innovative technologies, this report celebrates our commitment to caring for patients when it matters most. Read now: sunnybrook.ca/about-sunnyb...

This #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, we’re highlighting the behind-the-scenes employees supporting more than 700 active clinical trials at Sunnybrook. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2026/05/behi...

Sunnybrook researchers are developing the SMART-S system, an AI tool, that will optimize schedules for surgeries based on patient case complexity, surgeon workloads, and resource allocation. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2026/04/ai-i...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science!👩‍🔬🧪 Meet some of the women at Sunnybrook inventing the future of health care. To learn more about their stories, visit: bit.ly/4rHBaoG #IDWGS2026

New Sunnybrook-led research published in JAMA Network Open finds that people who have experienced a concussion have a 15 per cent increased risk of subsequent long-term disability after a traffic crash, and should be warned about traffic safety. Learn more: ow.ly/qj0K50Y1aBl

#DidYouKnow a small organ in the inner ear is responsible for our balance? Recent Sunnybrook research provides unprecedented insight into how the human balance organ responds to damage, opening new avenues to develop therapies. Learn more: research.sunnybrook.ca/2026/01/insi...

Today we’re celebrating the first anniversary of the Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre! By bringing our interprofessional experts together under one roof, the state-of-the-art Hurvitz Centre has played a vital role in advancing care for the world’s most complex brain conditions.

ICYMI: Last week, we launched our newly redesigned Sunnybrook website. Designed to enhance navigation, our new website provides patients and their families the information they need when it matters most. ow.ly/ohx650XHunx

We’re excited to share the official launch of our refreshed hospital website. The website redesign puts patients first, providing easy access to information about navigating our campuses and the range of care services we provide. Take a look and share your feedback: ow.ly/bE3250XGulp

The results of a study co-led by Sunnybrook, shows success in the use of microbubble-enhanced focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier - not only in aiding medication to the brain of patients with glioblastoma, but also a 40 per cent increase in survival time. ow.ly/7xtz50XxA8r

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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...

Today, after sunset, the CN Tower will glow purple to mark #RowansLawDay and raise awareness about concussion safety. Watch the lights live: www.cntower.ca/live-views

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

This weekend, construction to repair the Parking Garage 1 exit ramp at our Bayview campus will begin. The ramp will be closed to all vehicle traffic and TTC busses on weekends until Saturday, October 18, 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/45JnxMs

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

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...

Researchers at Sunnybrook, Baycrest and the University of Calgary are currently conducting a clinical study to investigate the relationship between driving and dementia to help drivers with dementia stay safe on the roads. Read more. research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/09/driv...

New school year, fresh advice! Sunnybrookers shared their top tips for students. What advice do you have for students heading back to school today? youtube.com/shorts/0CaPB...

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

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

Sunnybrook is improving wayfinding to make it easier to navigate our campuses — and we want your input. Learn more about the project and complete the survey here: ow.ly/b74350WI9Pv

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

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...

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

Big News: We’ve entered an agreement with Oracle to implement a new health information system! This is an important milestone for Sunnybrook as we move to a single electronic health record. Full announcement + what it means for you ➡️ bit.ly/46MpYQM

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...

Yesterday, Sunnybrook Veterans Centre celebrated 56 Veterans aged 100 and older. The event honoured their lives, service and resilience. Watch some of the celebration in this CityNews feature: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nna5...

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

After surviving a traumatic injury, Eloisa returned to Sunnybrook for support during her pregnancy with baby Emily. Learn how our Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic helped her on this journey. Watch the CTV story: youtu.be/K-_dhYNINzA?...

A new study led by researchers at Sunnybrook has found that online harassment is taking a toll on journalists’ mental health, with nearly 1/3 reporting moderate to severe anxiety. Read more. ow.ly/pW7u50WuizM

Check out our Annual Report to learn how we are inventing the future of health care. From improving care delivery and accessibility to advancing treatments and technologies, this report highlights our commitment to caring for patients and their families when it matters most. bit.ly/4lTGpz6

When Helena O’Connor arrived at Sunnybrook’s Holland Centre, she wasn’t just seeking a new hip — she was trying to regain her mobility and independence. After a complex surgery, she’s now pain-free and walking with ease. Read her story: ow.ly/VzXf50Wthva

Dr. Simron Singh is one of our many physicians and researchers working to advance patient care by offering personalized and precise treatments. Learn more about Dr. Singh and how we are enhancing patient care and outcomes in our new five-year strategic plan – Invent 2030: bit.ly/3GpMDrm

Dr. Mina Madan and her team at Sunnybrook are pioneering a new treatment for high blood pressure. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive therapy that safely and effectively reduces blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Learn more here: ow.ly/jO2Q50WohfV

New Sunnybrook-led research shows fragmented sleep can damage brain blood vessels and blood flow, increasing one's risk of dementia. Read more. research.sunnybrook.ca/2025/07/slee...

When Alana Donovan faced cancer treatment, having a baby in the NICU and the possibility of losing her voice, she turned to music. With help from Sunnybrook’s music therapist, she recorded a lullaby — so baby Lila could always hear her mother’s voice. Read and listen here: ow.ly/WFqs50Wn3Ny