UHN's Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine launches Ontario’s first hospital-based homelessness and eviction prevention program with a $1 million donor-led fund. “This is preventative medicine. This is social medicine at its core.” - Dr. Andrew Boozary Read more: https://bit.ly/48ZRHOF

Thank you TeamUHN, for keeping our hospitals alight during the holidays, for bringing comfort to those who need it most, and for sacrificing time with your loved ones for those that can’t be home with theirs this season. For all that you do, 24/7 and 365 days a year - thank you!

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! ⛄🎀✨

Proud to partner with Cedars Sinai for the AI in Medicine Symposium in LA. More than 200 experts from 70+ institutions gathered to discuss applied AI in clinical care, including implementation, safety, ethics and training future clinicians. Read more: https://bit.ly/4q4db2Z

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data from electrocardiograms of patients with cardiac symptoms. This tool may make heart screening faster and more accessible. Learn more from @uhnresearch.ca: https://bit.ly/4p5lRER

This month in UHN On the Go: 🏥 UHN named Canada's No. 1 Research Hospital 🍪 TeamUHN celebrates 16th annual Holiday Tea 🤝 @pmcancercentre and @UWaterloo host connector event to accelerate innovation in cancer care Read more: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/news/pages/uhn-on-the-go-december-2025.aspx

Small moments of cheer and gratitude like these help keep health care workers warmed and fueled through the busy winter! Join us in wishing TeamUHN a joyous start to the holidays, and many more well-deserved moments of rest, cheer and celebration to come! ☕🍪

TeamUHN's own TRI Hards band led a choir of patients and staff through a sing-along to bring joy and healing through our halls. Learn more about our holiday music programming and the volunteers making it possible: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/news/pages/live-music-brings-joy-healing-across-uhn.aspx

A standout story from the top 10 Health System News stories of 2025 highlights a sustainability initiative led by @uhn.ca's Dr. Laura Donahoe, recycling used cautery cords from operating rooms & reinvesting proceeds into personalized, reusable caps for staff: www.oha.com/news/con...

A decade ago, patients undergoing brain radiation needed to have a metal frame fixed to their skull for imaging. A team at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre saw a new way. Their invention, an innovation born and commercialized at UHN, revolutionized treatment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MDfbQM

Over the past 6 months, UHN has been recruiting early-career scientists through our Canada Leads initiative. In an interview with @TheCurrentCBC, @bradwouters shares why Canada should stand out as a destination for global talent. 🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4oS3GSL

Stay safe this holiday season! Toronto's Virtual Emergency Department is here to help. Open daily from 1-9PM, the Virtual ED offers a unified virtual urgent care service for all Ontarians. Find out more at: uhn.ca/virtualED

As 2025 wraps up, we celebrate a year defined by discovery and impact! From continuing to lead health care innovation on a global scale, to establishing a bold new visual identity and achieving a series of firsts-in-Canada, here are some of the milestones that made the year unforgettable:

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) supported by UHN, marks 40 years of operating Canada’s only dedicated eating disorders helpline, providing confidential assistance to anyone seeking support. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oIL3AU

For nearly 30 years, Pauline experienced chronic pain. Her brain was sending faulty signals from an injury that had long healed. Pain Reprocessing Therapy with UHN's Rehabilitation Pain Service helped retrain her nervous system. Read more at: https://bit.ly/4pVsaLQ

Today we honour the 14 young women murdered in 1989 at École Polytechnique in Montreal, and show solidarity with the lives affected by gender-based violence. This day calls for decisive action to ensure safety and support for women in our families, workplaces and communities.

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. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iEuoNd

UHN is proud to be ranked #1 on the list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals from Research Infosource Inc. for the 15th year in a row! Thanks to our incredible research community for their continued dedication to #HealthDiscovery, #care & #education! 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-can...

It’s Spiritual Care Week! This week, we’re recognizing Spiritual Care Practitioners like Susie, who support patients and families during moments of spiritual distress and helps clinical teams process the emotional impact of stressful clinical encounters.

A new study led by TeamUHN's Dr. Charmaine E. Lok and published in @nejm.org found that hemodialysis patients who took daily fish oil supplements had significantly reduced risk of heart-related events including heart attacks and strokes. Read more: https://bit.ly/48ccqyc

Spotlighting an inspiring international collaboration spearheaded by TeamUHN emergency and abdominal radiologist Dr. Michael Patlas. This initiative is enabling continued medical education for Ukrainian radiologists.

By recycling the cautery cords used in surgery, TeamUHN has diverted more than 1,040 kilograms of copper from landfills since 2020, preserving natural resources, and demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. Learn more about the initiative: https://bit.ly/48lKBlM

This month in UHN's Honour Roll: 🏆 Dr. Preeti Dhar receives inaugural Dr. Sean Cleary Education Award 🏆 11 UHN researchers in Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list 🏆 UHN's KITE joins WHO's Global Disability Health Equity Network Read more at: https://bit.ly/4paj3an

Six months ago, Pauline couldn't imagine walking long distances with her chronic pain from a decade-old injury. Two sessions into Pain Reprocessing Therapy with Dr. Andrea Furlan, chronic pain expert and physiatrist at UHN, she walked 12,000 steps home. WATCH Pauline's story on CTV News:

Prepare for winter road conditions this week. Step behind the wheel of Canada's most advanced driving simulator at UHN's KITE Research Institute as staff scientist Bruce Haycock shares expert tips and tested advice on how to keep control on icy roads. WATCH on CityNews: https://bit.ly/4rqkjaH

Today is Physician Assistant Day, recognizing the vital role of PAs at UHN and beyond. Meet Jessica, the first PA to join TeamUHN at Princess Maragaret Cancer Centre 12 years ago. Today, she serves as clinical lead for the PA group and education initiatives across UHN.

Today the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation announced an unprecedented donation. The $50 million gift, donated by Peter Gilgan Foundation, will establish the Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rochiw

Today we shine a spotlight on a widespread human rights violation. Globally, violence against women and girls often goes unreported because of fear of retaliation or stigma. Learn about the global campaign to gender-based violence and abuse: https://bit.ly/3m0q5xD #NoExcuses

Mintra was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. With support from the geriatric oncology clinic at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, she's back to being active and looking forward to more time with her grandchildren. Read Mintra's story: https://bit.ly/49DjYv2

🚨 Road Restriction Alert🚨 The Santa Claus Parade is this Sunday, November 23. Road restrictions along the parade route will affect regular access points for drivers along University Ave. Please allow extra travel time, check transit schedules or plan alternate driving routes.

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the memory of transgender, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost to acts of anti-transgender violence.

Check out November's UHN on the Go! 🥂 UHN Foundation raises $4.6 million at annual Grand Cru fundraiser 🔬 Researchers & media gather for second annual Krembil Science Jam 🧬 Experts warn of ‘human crisis’ in global cancer care in Lancet Oncology Read more: https://bit.ly/486WkEE

Can Canada eliminate cervical cancer by 2040? Dr. Stephanie Lheureux, Gynecology Oncology Site Lead at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, explains why one of the most preventable cancers is no longer in decline, and how early HPV screening and vaccination can get us back on track.

Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. Learn 3 Fall Prevention Month tips from UHN experts: 🥾 wear well-fitted, slip-resistant shoes 📱 consider using fall-detection technology ⛑️ check for injuries before standing after a fall Read more: https://bit.ly/4r0A8ox

Meet the next generation of scientists and health care professionals! We gave grade 9 students an inside look at diverse career trajectories in health care during Take Our Kids to Work Day. Thanks to all at TeamUHN who helped make it an immersive and inspiring experience!

UHN’s Services of Remembrance offer families and staff a space to honour loved ones, reflect on shared experiences, and find comfort through rituals like candle lighting and flower offerings. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LF9JMI

A bold vision for Canada’s future: UHN’s Dr. Kevin Smith and @bradwouters.com on how science, talent, and innovation can power economic growth and global leadership. Read their op-ed @theglobeandmail.com :

​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

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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:

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

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.

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:

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