Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Official account of our Hospital, Foundation and Research Institute. Account not monitored 24/7. 🔗 sunnybrook.ca

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1 month ago
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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

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1 month ago
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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

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1 month ago
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#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...

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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.

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2 months ago
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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

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3 months ago
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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

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3 months ago
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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.

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3 months ago
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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

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3 months ago
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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

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4 months ago
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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-...

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4 months ago
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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.

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4 months ago
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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.

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4 months ago
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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.

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4 months ago
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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

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4 months ago
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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

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5 months ago
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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

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5 months ago
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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...

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5 months ago
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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...

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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

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5 months ago
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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

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5 months ago
Parking Garage 1 construction project at Bayview campus On Monday, August 25, 2025, Sunnybrook will start construction work in Parking Garage 1 to repair critical infrastructure. Construction will take place on both the first floor and ground floor levels.

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

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6 months ago
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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...

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6 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
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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...

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6 months ago
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Driving w Dementia YouTube video by Sunnybrook Hospital

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...

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6 months ago
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Sunnybrook Streeters -Back-to-School YouTube video by Sunnybrook Hospital

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...

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6 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
Sunnybrook seeks feedback to improve wayfinding Navigating a large hospital can be challenging. That’s why Sunnybrook has launched a project to improve wayfinding across its campuses.

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

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