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Mintra was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. With support from the geriatric oncology clinic at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, she's back to being active and looking forward to more time with her grandchildren.

Read Mintra's story: https://bit.ly/49DjYv2
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🚨 Road Restriction Alert🚨

The Santa Claus Parade is this Sunday, November 23. Road restrictions along the parade route will affect regular access points for drivers along University Ave. Please allow extra travel time, check transit schedules or plan alternate driving routes.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the memory of transgender, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost to acts of anti-transgender violence.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Check out November's UHN on the Go!

🥂 UHN Foundation raises $4.6 million at annual Grand Cru fundraiser
🔬 Researchers & media gather for second annual Krembil Science Jam
🧬 Experts warn of ‘human crisis’ in global cancer care in Lancet Oncology

Read more: https://bit.ly/486WkEE
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Can Canada eliminate cervical cancer by 2040?

Dr. Stephanie Lheureux, Gynecology Oncology Site Lead at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, explains why one of the most preventable cancers is no longer in decline, and how early HPV screening and vaccination can get us back on track.
New report suggests Cervical Cancer rates no longer declining in Canada
Progress eliminating one of the most preventable forms of cancer has stalled - that's according to a new report from the Canadian Cancer Society. Catalina Gillies tells us what's behind the shifting trend.
toronto.citynews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. Learn 3 Fall Prevention Month tips from UHN experts:
🥾 wear well-fitted, slip-resistant shoes
📱 consider using fall-detection technology
⛑️ check for injuries before standing after a fall

Read more: https://bit.ly/4r0A8ox
November 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Meet the next generation of scientists and health care professionals!

We gave grade 9 students an inside look at diverse career trajectories in health care during Take Our Kids to Work Day. Thanks to all at TeamUHN who helped make it an immersive and inspiring experience!
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
UHN’s Services of Remembrance offer families and staff a space to honour loved ones, reflect on shared experiences, and find comfort through rituals like candle lighting and flower offerings.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LF9JMI
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A bold vision for Canada’s future:

UHN’s Dr. Kevin Smith and @bradwouters.com on how science, talent, and innovation can power economic growth and global leadership.

Read their op-ed @theglobeandmail.com :
Opinion: Canadian science can help drive wealth creation and grow the economy
Bold investments will attract top talent to Canada and build the economy at home
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
​Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare and deadly form of high blood pressure that is often underdiagnosed. See how a world-class team at UHN is curing the condition — one life-saving surgery at a time.

Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/3WTc3lM
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

This week, we’re celebrating Nurse Practitioners like Shannon, whose work in UHN’s Mental Health in Medicine Clinic supports patients with mental health needs progress through their care journey.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
At the Caregiver Clinic, part of UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Sarah Hales and Dr. Rinat Nissim provide therapy, training and research to help caregivers manage the emotional and practical challenges of supporting their loved ones.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUnljf
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On November 11, UHN honours Canadians who have served in uniform in times of war and peace. We honour the courage and selflessness of those serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and extend our deepest gratitude to Canada’s veteran community.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Meet the inaugural class of the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) care worker program. The innovative new college certification course at UHN's @michenerinstitute.bsky.social offers credentialing pathways for community health workers applying their lived experiences professionally.
New program aims to create pathway to credentials for community health workers
Students in the course learn how to help marginalized communities access the health care system
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Celebrate a year of transformative achievements and discoveries at UHN. Read the annual report from @uhnresearch.ca:
Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact.🎯

A story of science that’s bold, transformative, and collaborative.

This #WorldScienceDay, explore our annual research report and discover how @uhn.ca is building #AHealthierWorld.

➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...

#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This Perioperative Nurses Week, we celebrate the skill and compassion of nurses like Anna Rita, who has been part of #TeamUHN for more than 20 years.

Thank you to Anna Rita, and to all perioperative nurses, for your dedication to surgical excellence and patient care.
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Weeks after brain surgery, CTV News cinematographer Kirk Neff reunites with Dr. Mojgan Hodaie, neurosurgeon at UHN's Toronto General Hospital. See how the procedure has impacted the essential tremor that he has lived with for decades.

Watch the conclusion to CTV's 3-part series:
‘Change is possible': CTV News cameraman describes overwhelming response after sharing his story
It's amazing how life has a way of falling into place, not just in other people's lives, but in your own, writes CTV News' Kirk Neff.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A study led by TeamUHN's Dr. Charmaine E. Lok, found that daily fish oil supplementation significantly reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular-related deaths in patients receiving hemodialysis.

Learn more about the PISCES trial:
Daily fish oil supplementation cut serious heart risks by nearly 50% in hemodialysis patients, finds the PISCES trial led by @uhn.ca.

A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.

🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...

#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre partners with Helix to test 100K patients for hereditary risk of cancer and high cholesterol. Results from the study will allow participants and care teams to make more proactive decisions about their health.

Learn more:
https://t.co/GW69e5zLau
Major genetic screening project to check hereditary cancer, high cholesterol risk of up to 100,000 Canadians | CBC News
Over the the next five years, up to 100,000 people in Ontario will be screened for genetic conditions that increase their risk of hereditary cancers and a condition tied to high cholesterol and heart disease, says Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
t.co
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It’s Patient Transportation Week!

This week, we’re recognizing porters like Madeline, who ensure patients are safely transported between units and departments while showing compassion in every interaction.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Step into the operating room with UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie as she and her team perform a 5-hour brain surgery to fix the essential tremor disorder that a CTV cameraman has lived with for decades.

WATCH part 2 of 3 in the CTV National News series:
Kirk's Journey: Part 2
Omar Sachedina follows CTV News cameraman Kirk Neff as he prepares for brain surgery to fix the essential tremor disorder he's lived with for decades.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We applaud PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, Finance Minister Champagne and the Government of Canada for historic investments in research to attract global scientific talent — a clear signal that Canada sees science as a driver of resilient economic growth.

UHNCanadaLeads.ca
UHN Canada Leads
UHN is unveiling the ambitious Canada Leads Challenge to recruit world-leading early-career scientists to Canada’s No. 1 research hospital.
UHNCanadaLeads.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
When a news cameraman met UHN neurosurgeon Dr. Mojgan Hodaie on assignment, she quickly recognized a tremor in his hands and he became her patient.

Follow the journey from behind-the-camera, into the operating room in a CTV National News 3-part series:
A second shot: How a doctor spotted a CTV News cameraman’s condition and said ‘I can fix that’
For almost two decades, Kirk Neff and Omar Sachedina have travelled Canada and documented some memorable stories together. Over the next three days, Sachedina will share the incredible journey of Neff...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Many of us enjoyed an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, but the sudden time change may cause strain for those with chronic health conditions. Learn how to help your body adjust to Daylight Savings with Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, Sr. Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute.

WATCH on CTV News:
Clocks go back early Sunday as Daylight Saving Time ends
The clocks will go back an hour early Sunday as Ontario marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. Nick Westoll has more on the reminders from health and emergency services personnel.
toronto.citynews.ca
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's Medical Radiation Technologist Week!

We’re celebrating the expertise and dedication of MRTs across UHN, like Denise. Since joining the team in 2008, Denise has helped guide patients through diagnoses and treatments with X-rays and advanced CT imaging.
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM