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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined January 2009
Starting Monday, January 20, the doors to the new Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre, located at our Bayview campus, will be open and most clinical care will transition to the new building. What does this mean if you have an appointment? Learn more:
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The spirit of the season is alive in our NICU. Watch as two nurses sing a carol to preemie baby Anya… 🎶
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Phyllis Ridgway, Canada's oldest person, received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Sunnybrook today. Phyllis was born in 1907, and she just celebrated her 114th birthday on March 10th! 🎂 "This is the best birthday I've ever had," she says.
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We can’t thank Gord Downie & @thehipdotcom enough for the funds and awareness they've raised for brain cancer research. #TheHip.
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Gord Downie's legacy extends beyond his music. He raised unprecedented awareness for glioblastoma. Our condolences to his family & friends.
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by today’s tragic incident. We would like to thank all first responders, our health system partners, and the many teams in our hospital for their tremendous work today. #TorontoStrong
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Our staff sing "Courage" for Gord. Thank you for supporting brain cancer research. #CourageForGord #TragicallyHipDay
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We’re thrilled to see these 'graduates' of our #NICU ready-to-go for the #FirstDayOfSchool! ❤️☀️
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Thank you to the volunteers who planted 47,500 Canadian flags outside of our Veterans Centre today, as part of Operation Raise a Flag. On #RemembranceDay, veterans will wake up to a sea of red and white. 🇨🇦. There’s still time to support: #CanadaRemembers
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is caring for a patient who has a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. The patient is in stable condition and has been admitted to an isolation room. More info:
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Heartwarming news ❤️ @drawmaradraw has been re-united with a stolen teddy bear that contained her late mother's recorded voice: We’re so happy for you, Mara! Thanks again for your kind words & support for our Palliative Care Unit:
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This morning, residents of our Veterans Centre woke up to find a sea of Canadian flags in their honour. This breathtaking sight is all thanks to your support of Operation Raise a Flag: #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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Along with being Canadian war heroes, these veterans have another thing in common — they're all 100 years old or older. Meet some of Canada’s oldest-living veterans in this photo series: . #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay
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Today, Toronto @MapleLeafs past and present visited residents of our Veterans Centre. Thank you all for paying a special visit to Canada’s heroes!. #CanadaRemembers #LeafsForever
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Today, residents of our Veterans Centre received a special visit from Toronto @MapleLeafs past and present, and @RonMacLeanHTH! Thank you all for joining us today!
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John Boyd, Canada's oldest known Veteran, received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. Dr. David Shergold, a Veteran himself, administered the vaccine. John has lived at our Veterans Centre for almost 5 years. He turns 108 on Jan. 26. ➡️ More:
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UPDATE:.We have received a total of 10 victims from the incident today at Yonge & Finch:.- unfortunately, 2 patients arrived vital signs absent and were pronounced dead upon arrival.- 5 in critical condition.- 2 in serious condition.- 1 in fair condition:
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This #RemembranceDay, residents of Canada's largest veterans centre woke up to a sea of flags planted in their honour 🇨🇦. Thanks to your support, 47,500 flags were planted at Sunnybrook: #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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The third wave is ravaging our communities. We are heartbroken & exhausted. As our ICU & dedicated COVID-19 units continue to fill, Dr. Shelly Dev, critical care physician at Sunnybrook, shares an unfiltered, raw account of what it's like on the front-lines. (1/11). ⬇
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To Sunnybrookers and everyone working in our health-care system: thank you for all that you do. These are challenging times. We are all in this together, and we will get through this together.
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Yesterday, members of the @MapleLeafs stopped by to visit our Veterans. Thank you, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Darryl Sittler and Mike Johnson for your warmth and for the signed custom Sunnybrook jersey. Good luck against the Penguins tomorrow. #GoLeafsGo
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Today, our Veterans Centre pub was renamed the “Johnny Bower Arms Pub” in honour of the @MapleLeafs legend who paid many visits to Sunnybrook’s Veterans. The pub is a hidden social club open only to Sunnybrook Veterans, providing a space for vets to relax & watch a game!
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Our trauma team thinks you’re great, but would rather not spend New Year’s Eve with you. If you’re drinking or using cannabis tonight, please don't drive. #HappyNewYear2019 #NewYearsEve
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37,500 flags were planted at our Veterans Centre today, as part of Operation Raise a Flag. On #RemembranceDay, residents of Canada's largest veterans' care facility will wake up to a sea of red & white. There’s still time to support: #CanadaRemembers
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An exciting day! Today, Sunnybrook began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of our Veterans Centre — the largest Veterans' care facility in Canada. ➡️ Read more:
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Thank you to our friends @TorontoPolice, @TorontoMedics and @Toronto_Fire for honouring our front-line workers with a touching salute this evening. We are in this together ❤️ #FromUsTOYou #StrongerTogether.
#TogetherWeCanDoIt #Cheer4HealthWorkers ❤️ 👏 🚨 . @TorontoPolice @TPSOperations at @Sunnybrook Hospital tonight #davisvillevillage #Toronto #StayHomeTO
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Following Sunday’s shooting on the Danforth, our trauma centre received three patients. Our thoughts are with all of those affected. Thank you to the first responders, our health system partners and our hospital teams who have responded to this situation:
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Following an incident involving a van striking a number of pedestrians in the Yonge and Finch area, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has received seven patients from the scene in its Trauma Centre:
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Take a look inside a #COVID19 unit at Sunnybrook, and meet a few members of our dedicated team. More:
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Our trauma team thinks you’re great, but would rather not spend New Year's Eve with you. Be safe tonight, don’t drink & drive. #NYE2017 #HappyNewYear
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Three residents of the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre threw out the first pitch at the June 30 @BlueJays game, as part of the team's #CanadaDay weekend celebrations 🇨🇦⚾️
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World-first: Sunnybrook and @SickKidsNews are the first in the world to use MRI-guided focused ultrasound to deliver chemotherapy in Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an aggressive and terminal pediatric brain tumour. Read more about the trial:
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Last year, WWII veteran Fred Arsenault wished for 100 cards for his 100th birthday. He received thousands of cards from across the world: Here's what the resident of our Veterans Centre is wishing for this year. @pfizer @PfizerCA @AlbertBourla
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Today is #DoctorsDay! We are so grateful for our Sunnybrook doctors and their dedication to making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, throughout the pandemic and always. Today, please join us in thanking Sunnybrook physicians for all that they do.
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Thank you to the volunteers who planted 47,500 Canadian flags outside of our Veterans Centre today as part of Operation Raise a Flag. Tomorrow morning veterans will wake up to a sea of red and white. There’s still time to support: #CanadaRemembers
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We're proud to partner with Toronto Paramedic Services to ensure those on the front line get vaccinated as soon as possible. @TorontoMedics were at Sunnybrook today for training, and COVID-19 vaccinations for Toronto's 1,300 paramedics begin tomorrow.
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Today, we are celebrating the completion of our hospital’s rooftop helipad. 🚁. Critically ill and severely injured patients — who arrive from all over Ontario — will gain valuable minutes in getting to the life-saving care they need. Take a virtual look:
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@drawmaradraw Thank you, Mara. We truly appreciate your kind words and support for our palliative care team. We’re wishing you well, and we hope you get the bear back! ❤️ #FindMarasBear.
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We thank The Hip for donating a portion of their tour proceeds to our brain cancer research:
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Thank you Gord Downie & @thehipdotcom for the funds and awareness you've raised for brain cancer research #TheHip <3.
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#HappyHalloween from our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit!. Celebrating holidays & milestones in the NICU can help bring joy to families during what can be a challenging journey. These moments of joy have been especially meaningful for families during these unprecedented times 💖
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We are deeply saddened to share with you that Dr. Todd Mainprize, Division Head of Neurosurgery at Sunnybrook, died Tuesday. We would like to share our sincere condolences on behalf of the entire Sunnybrook team, to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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ICYMI: Our staff sang "Courage" for Gord Downie. Thanks to all for supporting our brain cancer research. #TheHip.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunnybrook nurses have displayed leadership, resilience and an unwavering dedication to our patients. This #NursingWeek, please join us in thanking our Sunnybrook nurses for all that they do:
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Today is #DoctorsDay! We thank doctors for their hard work and dedication. They provide high-quality care that makes a positive difference in patients' lives. #LoveMyMD
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Thank you to the volunteers who planted 30,000 flags outside our Veterans Centre tonight, as part of Operation Raise a Flag. Tomorrow, our veterans will wake up to a sea of red & white. There's still time to support: #CanadaRemembers #WeRemember
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Women at Sunnybrook are saving lives. They’re operating, innovating, researching, inventing. And so much more. #WomenInScience are not only critical to our hospital — they're the future of health-care around the globe.
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Even the @Raptors' newest, wee-est fans are celebrating their historic win! 🏀🎉👶 #WeTheNorth #WeTheChamps
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Today, Serena got to go home. Nearly five weeks ago, she ended up in our intensive care unit after contracting #COVID19. After three weeks of acute care, she was moved to St. John's Rehab to rebuild her strength. Today, she walked out the door as the care team cheered her on 👏
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Please don’t spend #NewYearsEve in our trauma room with us. Tonight, consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Don’t drive under the influence. Be safe and stay out of our trauma room tonight. #HappyNewYear2020
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This #RemembranceDay, residents of our Veterans Centre woke up to a sea of 30,000 Canadian flags planted in their honour, as part of Operation Raise a Flag: . #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay2017 #LestWeForget
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We love that #PokemonGO encourages exercise! Remember: stay alert & safe. Can’t catch 'em all from a hospital bed.
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We are in this together. Thank you to our incredible teams for being there for our patients, when it matters most. These are challenging times. They are going to present an even bigger challenge in the days and weeks ahead of us.
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Two years ago, Canada's first case of COVID-19 (then known as the novel coronavirus) was confirmed in a patient at Sunnybrook. To Team Sunnybrook, who has been on the forefront of this pandemic since day one, thank you for all that you do — now, then and always.
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These babies in our NICU got tiny costumes for Halloween 👶🎃
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Today marks one year since the Yonge Street tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims, families and all those affected. We also thank the first responders, our health system partners and our hospital teams for their strength and dedication. Together we are all #TorontoStrong
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We're proud to share that @DoctorAndySmith has been named a 2021 @Glassdoor Top CEO in Canada! This award is based entirely on employee feedback. Congratulations, Andy!. ➡️ Read more: . #TopCEOs
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Meet Sofia, one of our many dedicated staff members who slept at the hospital last night so that she could be here for our patients today. #ONStorm. Thank you, Team Sunnybrook, for everything you do.
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A significant milestone: today, the Shared Hospital Lab team conducted its one millionth COVID-19 test. Thank you to the entire team and our partners for your hard work and dedication throughout this challenging time.
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Sunnybrook is building a rooftop helipad 🚁. With this new helipad, critically ill and injured patients arriving by air ambulance will gain valuable minutes in receiving the life-saving care they need.
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On #WorldAlzheimersDay, Sunnybrook is pleased to announce a generous and timely investment from an anonymous local donor. This $10-million lead gift launches the Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience & Recovery at Sunnybrook:
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“Researchers from these world-class institutions came together in a grassroots way to successfully isolate the virus in just a few short weeks,” said Dr. Rob Kozak, clinical microbiologist at Sunnybrook. “It demonstrates the amazing things that can happen when we collaborate.”.
NEW: Researchers from Sunnybrook, U of T and McMaster have isolated the agent responsible for the outbreak of COVID-19. This will help researchers in Canada and across the world develop better testing, treatments and vaccines, the hospital says.
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These are just some of the many members of Sunnybrook's trauma team who do not want to meet you this #longweekend. Please do them a favour: stay out of our trauma bay. Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Our front-line environmental services staff received a surprise care package from @BlueJays shortstop Bo Bichette with a special message: "Your efforts don't go unnoticed, and I hope this small gift shows my appreciation for you as well."
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In a Canadian first, Sunnybrook researchers are investigating the use of deep brain stimulation to help patients with treatment-resistant PTSD:
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We’re thrilled to see “graduates" of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit start their #FirstDayOfSchool! #NICU #preemie
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Dr. Jack Tu changed cardiac care. He made lives better for countless people. He set out in his professional life to make a difference, and he did.
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We’d be nothing without our nurses ❤️. This #NursingWeek, please join us in thanking our dedicated nurses for all that they do! #YesThisIsNursing
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Here’s to 100,000! 💉🎉💯. Yesterday, the COVID-19 Vaccine Team at Sunnybrook, along with our partners at @Baycrest and the @NorthTorontoOHT, administered our 100,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine!. Thank you to everybody who has rolled up their sleeves to #GetVaccinated! 💪
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Sunnybrook’s OR team is showing some serious @Raptors spirit ahead of tonight's big #Game6! 🏀 #WeTheNorth.
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See how Sunnybrook is sterilizing N95 masks to prepare them for safe re-use, should the need arise. We will only move to issue reprocessed N95 masks if our current supply is depleted.
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In the past, they fought for our freedom. In the present, we continue to honour & remember their sacrifices. In this series, view photos of Canada’s heroes then — during their time in the war — & now, as residents of our Veterans Centre: #CanadaRemembers
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This #WorldHealthDay, we would like to say a huge thank you to Team Sunnybrook and health-care workers across the world ❤️. These are challenging times. We are all in this together, and we will get through this together.
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Researchers at Sunnybrook are the first in the world to demonstrate the safe delivery of an antibody therapy across the blood-brain barrier using MRI-guided focused ultrasound. ➡️ Watch and read more:
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Sunnybrook is thrilled to be leading a national network that will use artificial intelligence and medical imaging technologies to advance the future of therapies such as scalpel-free surgery: @ISED_CA.
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Our Veterans Centre received a special gift of 40 tulip bouquets from @NLinToronto, as a symbol of gratitude for Canada's role in the Liberation of the Netherlands 75 years ago. 🇨🇦🇳🇱. Learn more about #Netherlands75: . #Liberation75 #CanadaRemembers
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With N95 masks in limited supply worldwide, Sunnybrook is developing and testing an alternative form of the personal protective equipment using a modified full-face snorkel mask, should the need arise. ➡️ Read more:
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Sunnybrook remains open and clinics and procedures will continue to operate as per normal. The hospital is safe for patients and visitors.
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The Mobile Health Unit (MHU) is a resource that allows us to provide safe and quality care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when hospital beds and resources are limited. Take a look inside this new facility:
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This week, Sunnybrook and @GairdnerAwards are co-hosting an international symposium on focused ultrasound, a breakthrough technology that could change medicine forever. See how Sunnybrook researchers are making groundbreaking advances in this area.
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As a respirologist, Dr. Andrea Gershon cares for people with lung conditions. As a researcher, she's preparing to study the effects #COVID19 has on those who recover. She's also a mom of 3. This #MothersDay we honour all of our health-care hero moms ❤️
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You are important. You are valuable. You are not alone. ❤️. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If you or someone you know is suffering, remember: help is always available.
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Today marks 75 years since the first patient was admitted to what was then Sunnybrook Military Hospital. We have grown to care for 1.3 million patients each year, yet our mission – to be there when it matters most – stays true to our roots as Canada's largest Veterans hospital.
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Happy #DoctorsDay! Please join us in thanking doctors for their hard work and dedication to providing high-quality care. They are making a difference in patients' lives.
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You don’t need the luck of the Irish to make good decisions today. It’s simple — if you're drinking, don't drive. #StPatricksDay
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Today, Sunnybrook opened two 30-bed units at the Reactivation Care Centre - Church site, near Jane & the 401. Thank you to our teams and partners who helped make this happen! These new beds are an important step towards ending hallway medicine: @HRHospital
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It’s #NationalNursingWeek! This week, we honour nurses everywhere, and thank them for their dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment to patients and their families. Please join us in thanking Sunnybrook nurses for all that they do — throughout the pandemic and always.
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As of 7pm today, there will be no visitors permitted at Sunnybrook, with few exceptions. We understand this is a difficult change for those with loved ones at the hospital, but it is an important precaution to ensure the safety of our patients & staff:
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February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. #WomenInScience are absolutely vital to Sunnybrook. Meet just a few of the intelligent and inspiring women breaking boundaries in research, treatment, patient care and beyond. #WomenInSTEM
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In the first peer-reviewed published report of its kind, Sunnybrook researchers have demonstrated that focused ultrasound can be used to safely open the blood-brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer’s disease:
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These teeny babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are ready for Santa's arrival! 💕🎅🏼 #MerryChristmas
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The first @Ornge helicopter landed on our new rooftop helipad today, as part of a test run. With this new helipad, critically ill & severely injured patients — who arrive from all over Ontario — will gain valuable minutes in getting to life-saving care:
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