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UHN's Toronto Western Hospital has been selected as the first international site for the Neuralink trials. #TeamUHN's Dr. Andres Lozano and his team have received approval for the trials and will be implanting the device in six patients in the coming months. “This is just the beginning. Right now we’re talking about downloading information from the brain but in the future we will be able to upload as well," says Dr. Lozano. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4fBI7RQ

We’re expanding to meet the growing need for cancer care, research and education. UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre sees nearly 20,000 new patients every year, a number that is continuing to rise alongside earlier diagnosis and better survivorship. The acquisition of 522 University Avenue will allow us to provide greater access to care for families across Ontario, focus on new clinical research, develop innovative treatments, and educate the next generation of cancer experts. Thank you to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones for their continued support and for joining us at last week’s announcement.

Thank you to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minster of Health Sylvia Jones for joining us today to announce UHN's acquisition of 522 University Avenue. "This latest expansion will help UHN continue delivering cutting-edge treatments, drive groundbreaking innovations and train the next generation of doctors and researchers, ensuring Ontario patients are connected to the best possible cancer care right here at home." - Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The newly acquired property will support the expansion of UHN programs in cancer care, research and education at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Toronto General Hospital. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/41JJDOs

UHN is expanding to meet the health care needs of the future! Today, we are excited to announce the purchase of 522 University Avenue. The 15-storey building will support the expansion of UHN programs in cancer care, research and education at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Toronto General Hospital. The building will also serve as another important training ground for health care learners from UHN's Michener Institute of Education. “The demand for cancer diagnosis and treatment continues to surge here in Canada and around the world,” says UHN President and CEO Dr. Kevin Smith. "The addition of 522 University Avenue increases our capacity to drive innovation and research in cancer prevention, early cancer detection, diagnostics and treatment, as well enable the introduction of new and expanded programs at UHN.” Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4ftIduI

🌟 Happy Holidays #TeamUHN! 🌟 While other industries may be winding down for the season, things are only ramping up for those of us committed to healthcare. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our patients and to each other. Don't forget to take a moment every day to indulge in festive cheer, practice self care, and celebrate with your loved ones. On behalf of the entire leadership team here at UHN, we wish you a joyous season filled with warmth, happiness and cherished new memories.

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to acknowledge what a momentous year this has been in our mission of creating a healthier world. These are some of the stories and accomplishments that have made the past twelve months so notable for our team, for our patients and for the future of healthcare. Read our #UHNYearInReview2024: 👩⚕️ We kicked off Nursing Week 2024 with the Nursing Speaker Series, and hosted a ceremony honouring the winners of the inaugural DAISY awards. https://bit.ly/4fmFuDn 🏥UHN and West Park Healthcare Centre integrated to create Canada’s leading rehabilitation ecosystem. https://bit.ly/4gHwcmE 👮 Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw celebrated his cancer-free milestone five years after diagnosis by ringing the bell at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. https://bit.ly/3DkDDlr 🎓 UHN's Michener Institute of Education collaborated with our Quality, Safety & Clinical Adoption and Patient Experience teams to develop new processes in non-physical harm prevention, centered on patient respect, listening, and anti-discrimination. https://bit.ly/3DpZyYs 🏅 UHN launched the UHNITED campaign, highlighting the real people, stories of innovation and trailblazing discoveries from Canada's no. 1 hospital. https://bit.ly/4gpBhjF

Congratulations to #TeamUHN's Dr. Dafna Gladman and Dr Ajay Virmani for being appointed to the Order of Canada! This prestigious honour was awarded to Dr. Gladman, Director of the Psoriatic Arthritis Program at UHN for her foundational contributions to the field of psoriatic arthritis, and improved treatment availability options for this disease. Dr. Virmani, a member of the UHN Board of Trustees has been awarded this honour for his entrepreneurship and philanthropic work, supporting health care and social justice initiatives. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement 👏 Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/41JLX8f

New initiatives are making significant strides in improving medical support for Black communities and patients like Moses. Learn more from experts Dr. Istvan Mucsi of Ajmera Transplant Centre UHN and Dr. Jacob Pendergrast, medical director of the Blood Transfusion Service at UHN as they discuss recent advancements in regenerative medicine and the innovative use of gene therapy to treat patients with sickle cell disease. Read here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gddiMcC5

Congratulations to UHN's Princess Margaret teams for being recognized at the 17th Annual CQCO Quality and Innovation Awards! In the Innovation category, the Digital Triage service developed by Cancer Digital Intelligence at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN earned an honourable mention. Digital Triage enables patients to connect with their care teams quickly by sending questions through an online form in the myUHN patient portal. Congrats CDI! In the Quality category, Princess Margaret's Caregiver Clinic received an honourable mention for being Canada’s first cancer centre program dedicated to supporting family caregivers facing psychological, emotional, and physical challenges while caring for cancer patients. Congrats Drs. Rinat Nissim and Sarah Hales! Thank you to both teams for advancing quality and innovation in cancer care in Ontario!

Season’s greetings #TeamUHN! Thanks for joining us at our annual Holiday Tea events! 🍪☕ Our full team may be spread across multiple locations, schedules and disciplines, but nothing brings us together like tea and cookies! We know that our industry only gets busier during the holidays, so we hope that these festive treats brought you and your teams a bit of warmth and cheer to kick off season. As always, thank you for all that you do #TeamUHN!