It’s Resident Doctor Appreciation Week! This week, we’re recognizing residents like William. As a teacher, clinician, researcher, and advocate, he is responsible for assessing patients’ conditions, supporting new consults, and coordinating care for timely treatment.

Seniors can be especially vulnerable during cold weather. Freezing conditions limit access to care, social connections and resources in numerous ways. UHN's Dr. Richard Norman calls on the community to be neighbourly and offer help as temperatures drop. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZebBzI

#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to honor the significant contributions and resilience of Black people across all identities. It is also an opportunity for TeamUHN to reflect on the ongoing work to eradicate anti-Black racism and create a more equitable society.

Meet Dr. Paul Comper, a UHN neuropsychologist heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics to support more than 150 NHL players by assessing and treating concussions. Learn about his role, as well as the tools and testing involved in keeping athletes safe: https://bit.ly/4ru1ant

On World Cancer Day we recognize the vital mission of strengthening care for patients globally. The GOLD Program at UHN's Princess Margaret Cance Centre has trained 232 fellows from 54 countries through leadership development, mentorship and clinical training. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZhxRJ2

Today, on World Cancer Day, TeamUHN's Dr. Razq Hakem shares how his family's experience with cancer and loss sparked his journey from Morocco to Toronto to advance research, advocacy and treatment. Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/meet-dr...

A change in environment can be a treatment. Experts at @kiteuhn.bsky.social and @ocaduniversity.bsky.social have transformed the shower room in UHN’s Specialized Dementia Unit to create a warmer, more calming experience for patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tgHjKc

This Psychology Month we celebrate UHN’s psychology team and colleagues like Dr. Lesley Ruttan. Dr. Ruttan has been part of TeamUHN since 2002, supporting patients recovering from brain injury through neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and compassionate care.

Measles is on the rise again. Here are the facts you should know. Dr. Susy Hota, Division Head for Infectious Diseases at UHN, shares how the virus spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and most importantly, how to prevent it. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4bpOERs

Join us in celebrating the best in Canadian clinical care, science and education! 🏆 See the list of winning teams and individuals recognized last night at UHN’s second annual Mission Excellence Awards: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/news/pages/mission-excellence-team-awards.aspx

Today we remember those lost and injured in the Quebec City Mosque Attack, and honour the community members and first responders who risked their lives to save others that day. We stand with the Muslim community. Islamophobia, like all forms of hate, has no place at UHN or in our country.

After years of pain and worsening vision, Lisa found clarity with @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Specialized minimally invasive glaucoma and cataract surgeries allowed her to reclaim her life and vision. Read more this Glaucoma Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/4rnFIkg

The Liver Transplant Program at UHN's Ajmera Transplant Centre celebrates 40 years! Driven by the commitment of health care professionals and researchers, innovations in technology, and the generosity of donors, the program has completed over 4,800 transplants. Read more: https://bit.ly/4t4Sh5m

On International Holocaust Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust, mourn the millions murdered, and honour the strength and resilience of survivors. Today is a reminder of our collective responsibility to stamp out intolerance in all its forms.

WEATHER ADVISORY: Clinics and services at all UHN sites are open. However, snow-related travel delays for both patients and staff may result in longer wait times. Please check with your team before coming in for your appointment.

How often do you use the bathroom at night? UHN urologic surgeon Dr. Dean Elterman warns that nocturia, waking up repeatedly at night to urinate, could signal underlying health issues. Learn more on CTV News: https://bit.ly/4a1pTsu

Have you been feeling low lately? You’re not alone. TeamUHN family physician Dr. Camille Lemieux to shares her top mood-boosting tips for getting through the dark days of winter.

Housing is health. Alongside the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto, we are proud to announce the next phase of Dunn House, UHN’s Social Medicine Housing Model, with 54 new supportive housing units for at-risk seniors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49vjYN9

Thank you to the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, @toronto.ca and our partners for supporting the scaling of UHN’s Social Medicine Housing Model. The next phase of Dunn House will create 54 supportive units for senior, unhoused, at-risk UHN patients.

NEWS RELEASE: UHN, the Structural Genomics Consortium and The Hospital for Sick Children are harnessing AI and open science to advance drug discovery, securing a $26M grant. Learn more: bit.ly/3LOojBQ @uhnresearch.ca

Has “Blue Monday” got you feeling low? Dr. Andrea Iaboni from UHN's KITE Research Institute shares mood-boosting tips for navigating dark winter days including staying social, light therapy and more. Read more:

Thank you to Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones for visiting UHN’s Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) clinic to learn more about this lifesaving treatment.

More snow is on the way. UHN’s Geriatrics Lead, Dr. Richard Norman, shares how wintry weather poses additional hazards, including falls and isolation, which can especially impact older adults. Learn more on CTV News:

What is it like to be a wound care nurse at UHN? Follow along with Erlyn as she shares a day in her life, from team huddles and bedside care to teaching and mentoring. She brings science, skill and heart to her work, making a difference one patient at a time.

Check out this month's UHN on the Go! ➡️ Shawn Desman brings holiday cheer to TeamUHN ➡️ UHN's FM-PRO team helps fight food insecurity with a record-breaking donation ➡️ UHN's Quality & Safety team champions global best practices Read more: https://bit.ly/4qUm5jn

Flu cases have peaked in Canada but virus circulation remains higher than previous years. It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:

Robotics are shaping the future of surgery at UHN. Watch to learn how UHN's Sprott Department of Surgery and Ajmera Transplant Centre are working together to integrate robotics into living organ donation surgeries and redefining what is possible for patients and living donors.

Researchers at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have found that inactivation of the TET2 gene in immune cells improves the response of immunotherapy in certain cancer models. Read more: https://bit.ly/4boFwfC

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. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aGx9fa

Heavy snowfall often leads to an increase in heart attacks. Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre shares how shovelling in the cold can push your heart to its limit. Learn how to stay safe and know the signs of exertion. Read more: bit.ly/4q3ne88

Congratulations to Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, Chief of Innovation at UHN, for his promotion from Officer to Companion of the Order of Canada. See the full list of 2025 appointees: https://bit.ly/3YjFXAb

(1/3) 🎉 Congratulations to @uhn.ca researchers Drs. Shaf Keshavjee and Allison McGeer on their appointments to the Order of Canada! Their work has advanced research in #transplantation and #InfectiousDisease worldwide. 🔗 Read the full press release: gg.ca/en/media/new...

2025 was marked by several first-in-Canada milestones at UHN including: 🏅 1st heart transplant from circulatory death donor 🏅 1st Neuralink brain implant outside U.S. 🏅 stem cell therapy enabling insulin independence Read more in UHN's Year in Review: https://bit.ly/4qyRsQs

Stay safe this 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: https://www.uhn.ca/virtualED

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.