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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 2h

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital reported a 600 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries between 2020 and 2024. Dr. Steve Lin, an emergency physician and trauma team leader at St. Michael’s, spoke to the Toronto Star about the rise in cases.
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Toronto hospital reports 600 per cent spike in trauma cases related to e-scooter injuries

St. Michael’s Hospital is emabarking on new study to help bring safety to Toronto roads after data shows an increasing number of e-scooter and e-bike accidents.

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 3h

Unity Health is developing our next strategy, and we need your help! Please complete this brief survey by Nov. 28, sharing your insights, experiences and ideas to help shape our future. Thank you for guiding us as we enter this next chapter at Unity Health.
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Shape our future: Provide your insights and ideas to inform Unity Health Toronto’s next strategy

Unity Health Toronto has kicked off the development process for our next strategy, which will guide our priorities, decision-making and sustainable growth over the next few years.

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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · 4h

🚨 Big news in #braincancer research! Brain Canada &
@src-crs.bsky.social are funding 2 top teams: Dr. Robert Vanner & Dr. Sheila Singh with $1M each over 3 years.
@unityhealthto.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ braincanada.ca/announcement...

Advancing Brain Cancer Research

Brain Canada and CRS fund two teams under the 2025 Translational Research Grants to advance brain cancer research

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 1d

Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation, providing free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, health & essential wellness products. Dr. Sean B. Rourke, with @map-health.bsky.social, spoke to the @lethbridgeherald.bsky.social. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...

Vending machine focuses on self care

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BROCKET - The Piikani Nation is the latest recipient of Our Healthbox, a free

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

Too many trauma patients never make it to the hospital in time. At St. Michael’s Hospital, a proposed model could pair doctors with paramedics to bring trauma care to the scene, delivering life-saving treatment up to 30 mins faster. Read more: www.thestar.com/news... @unityhealthto.bsky.social

Too many trauma patients die before they reach the hospital. These Toronto doctors have an idea that would ‘shake up the system’

For a few critically injured patients, the urgent interventions those patients need can only be done at a trauma centre. Can a new model help?

www.thestar.com

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 2d

“We want to get to patients a lot earlier in their journey,” says Dr. Johannes von Vopelius-Feldt, physician & trauma team leader at St. Michael’s Hospital. Research highlights a new model pairing doctors & paramedics to bring trauma care directly to the scene. www.thestar.com/news/gta/too...

Too many trauma patients die before they reach the hospital. These Toronto doctors have an idea that would ‘shake up the system’

For a few critically injured patients, the urgent interventions those patients need can only be done at a trauma centre. Can a new model help?

www.thestar.com

Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 8d

We celebrated the 2025 Our Shared Values Awards on St. Michael’s Feast Day—honouring those who live our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Excellence, Community & Inclusivity. Read their inspiring stories: unityhealth.to/2025/10/st-m...

Meet the winners of the St. Michael’s Our Shared Values Awards and the Spotlight on Sustainability

A family physician who serves individuals the healthcare system often overlooks. An Intake Coordinator that demonstrates sensitivity and acknowledgment of people experiencing mental health struggles…

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 9d

Please click the link below to read an important statement from Unity Health Toronto. unityhealth.to/2025/10/stat...

Unity Health Toronto Responds to Guilty Verdict for Former Hospital Executive

Unity Health Toronto is aware that Vas Georgiou former executive at St. Michael’s Hospital has been found guilty of fraud perpetrated against the hospital, Infrastructure Ontario…

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 10d

A research team at St. Michael’s found that Kupffer cells (white blood cells in the liver) are needed for regulating the hormone that controls platelet production. It’s a step forward for patients with low platelet count, such as patients with #leukemia or #autoimmune diseases. bit.ly/4mLPdXD

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 15d

Hospital admissions from e-scooter accidents jumped a shocking 600 per cent from 2020-2024. What can help prevent this rise and improve care? The St. Michael’s Hospital trauma research team launched a new study to find out. unityhealth.to/2025/10/e-bi...

A picture of a person riding an e-bike at sunset.

Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 16d

A message from Unity Health Toronto on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: unityhealth.to/2025/09/upda...?

Building a foundation: An update on Unity Health Toronto’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts

For the past year, Unity Health Toronto has continued to lay a strong foundation for our growing Indigenous Health Program and Service, which guides our efforts to improve the care we provide to…

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 20d

Join us on November 15, 2025, at #COEE2025 for the inaugural RSC Eric Jackman Lecture, presented by 2025 prize winner Sean B. Rourke (@unityhealthto.bsky.social, University of Toronto). Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025 ✨

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 21d

Adrian Smallwood, shift mechanic at St. Michael’s. “As a shift mechanic I am like a first responder for the site,” he says. “I take calls and carry out basic repairs on electrical, plumbing, motors and pumps... that keep the hospital running in proper order.” #CaringHeartsLeadingMinds

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 23d

#ICYMI: Check out this recent article by Dr. Tina Fahim, implementation scientist with the @ktprogram.bsky.social at St. Michael’s Hospital and her team. Published in @plos.org, the study examines long-term care homes during the pandemic and the models of care implemented.

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks to Parkdale–High Park MPP Alexa Gilmour for visiting St. Joseph’s Health Centre this morning to learn how we’re caring for Toronto’s west-end communities. #UnityHealthToronto #TorontoWest #PatientCare

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24d

Dr. Tali Bogler, chair of family medicine obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital, spoke to the @theglobeandmail.com about what the research tells us about Tylenol, pregnancy and autism.

Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-...

What the research says about Tylenol, pregnancy and autism

Concerns are growing that the Make America Healthy Again movement wants to link the painkiller with the neurodevelopmental disorder

www.theglobeandmail.com

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 29d

Do you want to learn more about #KnowledgeSynthesis from the experts? By the end of our online course, "Intro to KS for Knowledge Users", you'll have a protocol ready for registration.

Apply & find out more here: bit.ly/42AoohE

@cathsmstratton.bsky.social @andreatricco.bsky.social

Introductory online course – Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users.

Learn from KS experts!

January to April, 2026

Scan the QR code to find out more, or visit (link to course page).

Delivered by the Knowledge Translation Program.

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Logos for University of Toronto, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Image of a person in a green shirt, holding a blue lightbulb in each hand.

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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 27d

We're getting PREPARED for cold and flu season and future pandemics.

Dr. @andrewpinto.bsky.social, director of the Upstream Lab at St. Michael's Hospital, @unityhealthto.bsky.social, shares an update on PREPARED: preparedcanada.org

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 27d

Congrats to Hajra Turabi & Gabrielle Tsai on receiving the Graduate Training Award from Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare & the University of Toronto’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute!

Hajra is a Masters student who works at the Knowledge Translation Program with Dr. Jennifer Watt. 🎉

Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 28d

A new research award from Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare & U of T’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute is an opportunity for graduate trainees to do a fellowship program at Providence Healthcare, under the supervision of Unity Health scientists. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2025/09/rese...

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MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions @map-health.bsky.social · 28d

Join us in Toronto on Nov 25 for the 2025 Solutions for Healthy Cities Symposium!🎉
Theme: The Science and Practice of System Change.
Keynote: @picardonhealth.bsky.social

Learn more and register now: maphealth.ca/symposium

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 28d

A new research award from Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare & U of T’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute is an opportunity for graduate trainees to do a fellowship program at Providence Healthcare, under the supervision of Unity Health scientists. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2025/09/rese...

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KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · Sep 16

In case you missed it - KT Canada newsletter from Sept 10:

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#ImpSci #KnowledgeSynthesis

@andreatricco.bsky.social @sporalliance.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social

KT Canada e-Newsletter

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · Sep 15

Dr. Tali Bogler, chair of family medicine obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital, spoke to the @theglobeandmail.com about what research tells us about Tylenol, pregnancy and autism. Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-...

What the research says about Tylenol, pregnancy and autism

Concerns are growing that the Make America Healthy Again movement wants to link the painkiller with the neurodevelopmental disorder

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · Sep 12

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 #𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗗𝗮𝘆. Earlier this year Nature Communications published ground-breaking work by Dr. Claudia dos Santos, physician-scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, who developed a simple blood test that can quickly predict sepsis risk. See the CTV News story: www.ctvnews.ca/video/health...

CTV National News: A breakthrough in the fight against sepsis

Canadian researchers believe they have found a blood test that can predict a patient's likelihood of developing sepsis. Adrian Ghobrial on the breakthrough.

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congratulations to KTP Scientist Dr Jennifer Watt and Michael Page on being accepted to present their work at the 2025 #AngelsDen event - Canada's biggest research competition! Visit the link below to learn more.

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#angelsden2025 #angelsden | St. Michael's Hospital Foundation

What if artificial intelligence could solve hallway medicine? Dr. Jennifer Watt and Michael Page, MBA are designing a tool to do just that. On October 22, they’ll take the stage at Koerner Hall to p...

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