University Health Network

Heading to UHN? 🛑 @toronto.ca is conducting watermain and road work northbound on University Ave. and eastbound on College St. UHN sites remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians. Allow for extra travel time and consider subway travel to arrive on time. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AhErAm

Health literacy helps patients and families access, understand and use health information to support their care. UHN's Patient and Family Learning Centres provide trusted health information, caregiver support and resources in multiple languages. Read more: https://bit.ly/3URXLnQ

This National Respiratory Therapy Week, we recognize Kellie and the respiratory therapists whose expertise helps patients breathe, recover and transition home with confidence. Thank you to Kellie and all our RTs for the care you provide to patients and families every day.

What started as episodes of unsteadiness and double vision turned out to be a rare condition that could have led to a catastrophic stroke. Thanks to specialized care at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital, Gregory Cunningham got a second chance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zNl5SD

Check out UHN On The Go! ➡️ @uhnfoundation campaign spotlights TeamUHN ➡️ Symposium on cancer care for adolescents and young adults ➡️ Former Lyndhurst patients return to inspire through music Read more: https://bit.ly/4sg8qVQ

🏆 UHN has been named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals list. As a leader in AI innovation and digital health, UHN is helping shape the future of care through connected technologies, data-driven systems and approaches that support better patient outcomes and health system transformation.

At UHN, medicinal leeches can be used after complex hand surgery to help relieve trapped blood and support circulation while new blood vessels grow. Dr. Heather Baltzer, Director of the Hand Program at UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital, explains the science behind leech therapy in modern medicine.

NEWS RELEASE: Early-stage study shows novel immunotherapy may benefit patients with treatment-resistant solid tumours. ➡️Read more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ne...

It's Canadian Intensive Care Week! Meet Emily, a social worker in the Medical Surgical ICU at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital. “Being able to create meaningful moments during such an incredibly difficult time is a privilege," says Emily. Thank you to Emily and critical care teams across UHN. 💙

UHN researchers created the world’s first single-cell atlas of the pediatric liver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRJWoS This research was supported by UHN Foundation, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

This National Infection Control Week, TeamUHN is celebrating the people and everyday practices that help keep our care environments safe. Stop by an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) booth across all UHN sites this week for interactive activities and a chance to connect with the team.

What does cooking with Type 1 diabetes look like? For Linxi, it means keeping joy, culture and creativity on the menu. 🍽️ We’re proud to cheer on Linxi, Director of Patient Engagement at Diabetes Action Canada, based at UHN, as she competes on this season of MasterChef Canada!

Is sleeping in on the weekend good for your health? UHN’s Dr. Mandeep Singh speaks with @thestar.com about catching up on lost sleep and why maintaining a regular sleep schedule matters. Read more:https://bit.ly/4s8ScNW

Roll up your sleeve, TeamUHN! 💉 The annual UHN flu vaccine campaign is on until October 30. Getting your flu vaccine is a quick and important step you can take to help protect yourself, your colleagues and our patients during respiratory virus season.

What if patients could see their tumour in 3D before surgery? UHN scientist Wagner Souza and his team are exploring how AI can transform medical imaging into “digital twins” of a patient’s anatomy, helping them to better understand their cancer and upcoming procedures. WATCH on @globalnews.ca:

This Medical Device Reprocessing Department Week, we're answering your FAQs about endoscopes! MDRD techs like Yara help keep us running 24/7, 365 days a year. Servicing operating rooms, labs, clinics and research centres, our MDRD plays a crucial role in providing safe patient care.

Congrats to @uhn.ca’s Drs. Frances Shepherd and Anthony Lang on being 2027 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inductees! Their decades of research have advanced care for people with lung cancer and movement disorders. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/10-13-2...

Happy Healthcare Security and Safety Week! This week, we’re recognizing Mahdi, a Security Guard at UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital. Working the night shift, he assists with wayfinding, responds to safety concerns, and helps maintain a safe environment across the hospital.

UHN is proud to support Canadian innovation, strengthen local industry and accelerate the next generation of life sciences companies. As a Genesys University Seed Fund partner, we're helping move Canadian discoveries from research to real-world impact. News release: shorturl.at/McBxs

This Sonography Week, we’re recognizing Kulsoom, whose passion for ultrasound has shaped a remarkable career at UHN as a medical sonographer at the JDMI Biopsy Centre. Thank you to Kulsoom and to all of UHN’s sonographers for the expertise and care you bring to patients every day.

World Sight Day brings attention to vision impairment and the importance of early intervention. At @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, researchers and clinicians are at the forefront of eye care innovation. Learn how the team restored and maintained a patient's vision after 12 surgeries. https://bit.ly/4zi7HWd

Canada helped pioneer AI. Now, UHN researchers are exploring how it can improve patient care. @nytimes.com goes inside Toronto General Hospital, to see how surgeons are testing AI technology to support safer, more precise surgery.

This Fire Prevention Week, we’re celebrating Ed Riley, a Fire Marshal at UHN approaching 45 years of dedicated service. Thank you to Ed, and to the entire Fire & Life Safety team at UHN, who help keep patients, families and staff safe through emergency preparedness and education.

Polycystic ovary syndrome has a new name. The condition was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) earlier this year to better reflect its effects on hormonal, metabolic and reproductive health. UHN experts explain PMOS diagnosis, treatment and care: https://bit.ly/4rOuR4f

This National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re spotlighting Dorothy, a dental hygienist at UHN’s Toronto Rehab. She works with healthcare teams and families to support oral hygiene, ensuring dental care needs are addressed across a range of clinical settings.

This Fire Prevention Week, our Fire & Life Safety team is visiting sites across UHN to share fire safety tips and resources. Stop by a booth from 10AM and 2:30PM Mon-Fri this week to connect with a Fire Marshal and learn the importance of lithium-ion battery safety, working smoke alarms and more!

Could stem-cell therapies transform treatment for type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases? UHN’s Dr. Trevor Reichman speaks with Nature about progress in the field and the challenge of overcoming the need for immunosuppression. Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02855-0

UHN's Dunn House proved the potential of housing prescribed as health care. Time to scale our impact. Alongside Build Cananda Homes, @toronto.ca, CreateTO and UHN Foundation we're announcing three additional supportive and transitional housing developments. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ze2AXi

We're partnering with Build Canada Homes, @toronto.ca CreateTO & UHN Foundation for a new phase of social medicine and prescribed housing. Three new developments will add approximately 200 supportive and transitional units for patients. Learn more: bit.ly/3TFknY2

Today, on International Day of Older Persons, we recognize the contributions of older adults, the unique challenges they face, and the dedicated TeamUHN members working to improve care experiences and outcomes with dignity and innovation.

Check out this month's UHN Honour Roll 🏅 Dr. Tak Mak receives German Immunology Prize​ 🏅 Dr. Benjamin Lok receives Heine H. Hansen Lectureship Award 🏅 Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia receives Researcher of the Year award​​​ And more! Learn about this month's awardees: https://bit.ly/46P6byS

TeamUHN came together at the Michener Gitigan for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day to reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation, including UHN’s work to support traditional healing practices and strengthen cultural safety in health care.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day calls for reflection, learning and action. UHN's Indigenous Health Program guides ongoing work to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action related to health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ypaflF

When Dr. Efrem Mandelcorn boarded the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Da Nang, Vietnam, he wasn’t there just to perform surgery. He was there to teach. Read More >> bit.ly/4jqJ0SS #WorldRetinaDay @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

GRASSP, a tool developed at UHN's KITE Research Institute, uses real-life tasks to measure changes in strength and grasping abilities. It helps track recovery in people living with spinal cord injuries at hospitals and rehabilitation centres internationally. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dy80DW

Starting Sep 28, the City of Toronto will be conducting watermain and road work on University Ave. Toronto General Hospital, and all UHN sites, will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians. Please allow for extra travel time. Find more information at: https://bit.ly/4AhErAm

We were honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, to UHN's Dunn House. Thank you for your interest in learning about social medicine, and how supportive housing and integrated care can improve health and transform lives across Canada.

Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Dr. Nathan Perlis, urologic oncologist at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, shares why early detection matters, who may be at higher risk and what you need to know about screening and treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/46BocAG

Every major breakthrough at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has been powered by philanthropy. Now, in this new "golden age" of cancer research, care and education, we're launching Canada's largest cancer fundraising campaign: $2.5B to help create a world free from the fear of cancer.

Thank you to the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada for visiting UHN's Dunn House to hear directly from residents and the team advancing social medicine in Canada. We are grateful for the growing interest in expanding supportive housing and integrated care to more patients.

What role can the arts play in healthy aging? Pia Kontos, senior scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, discusses how creative engagement can support well-being, social connection and quality of life as we age. Read more in Toronto Star: https://bit.ly/3Tx64ou

From popcorn and giveaways to handwritten notes and smiles, here’s a look back at the photobooth moments from our annual Week of Gratitude. 💙📸 Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s celebrations so full of TeamUHN spirit! Read the wrap-up: https://bit.ly/4zaiu55

Check out UHN's on the Go! ➡️ UHN's ​Michener Institute of Education welcomes record incoming class ➡️ Latest cohort of research students completes UHN's STAR-EM program ➡️ UHN's C​onn​ected Care students observe patient journeys​ Read more: https://bit.ly/46mhpdZ

On National Orthotics and Prosthetics Day, we’re shining the spotlight on Alex, a Certified Prosthetist at UHN’s West Park Healthcare Centre. He supports patients with limb loss and mobility challenges through every stage of their prosthetic journey.

We asked TeamUHN what they’re grateful for, and the answer was clear: the people they work alongside every day. 💙 Thank you, not only for the excellent care and support you provide to our patients, but for the joy, teamwork, and pride you share with each other every day. Happy Week of Gratitude!