University Health Network

UHN invited over 170 Grade 9 students to participate in Take Your Kids To Work Day! These students got a practical look at the wide range of activities taking place every day across the organization. The day was highlighted with hands-on demonstrations by leaders in the field in a variety of areas including: 🩺 Patient care 🦽 Rehabilitation 😷 PPE (personal protective equipment) 💼 Corporate affairs 🔬 Clinical research 🎓 Education Thank you to the over 100 #TeamUHN staff, interns and volunteers involved that helped to organize this across locations at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto Rehab: University Centre, Bickle Centre and Lyndhurst/Rumsey Centres.

New research led by Dr. Tatyana Mollayeva and team at UHN's KITE Research Institute reveals three differences and key challenges faced by men and women recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) 👇 ➡️ The absence of a "graduated home plan" left individuals struggling with gendered roles and responsibilities at home. ➡️ Being overwhelmed at work, women felt like they couldn't meet occupational expectations, while men noted a reduced productive capacity. ➡️ Taking on the emotional toll of experiencing a TBI, women struggled with maintaining social activities, while men avoided them altogether. Read more about the findings of the study: https://bit.ly/40uNtdU

We are inspired by Patty De Guia's incredible recovery story. As a cancer, aneurysm, and stroke survivor she has worked tirelessly with occupational therapists at UHN's West Park Healthcare Centre to relearn day-to-day tasks and rediscover a passion for cooking. From relearning how to crack eggs to competing on a national baking competition show, Patty's journey is a remarkable example of the power of rehabilitation, one of UHN's centres of excellence. Keep going Patty! Watch her story here: https://bit.ly/3YBfeyS

“I've never seen a distinct uptick like this so quickly and suddenly." Dr. Camille Lemieux, chief of family medicine at Toronto's University Health Network, weighs in on the spike of walking pneumonia cases across parts of Canada. Read more on what she and fellow doctors are looking out for when diagnosing patients this season: https://bit.ly/3YR1f9r

This week is Support Services Week, which recognizes more than 1400 members of #TeamUHN within Environmental Services, Linen & Laundry, Nutrition Services, Facilities Operations, Transportation Services and Research Facilities. This dynamic team provides meals, cleans every inch of the organization, transports patients and equipment, and literally ensures that the lights stay on. They collectively keep UHN running around-the-clock every day and are absolutely critical to patient safety and care. Hear directly from some of the UHN Support Services team in our UHN News spotlight to better understand the work they do and the pride they take in it: https://bit.ly/4eh7t73

It’s MRT Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing Medical Radiation Technologists at UHN! MRTs are essential healthcare professionals specializing in diagnostic medical imaging, playing a crucial role in patient diagnosis and treatment. “What I love about being an MRT is that I learn something new every day and the impact I have on patient care. “Working at Canada’s number one hospital allows me to collaborate with top professionals in the field and use the most advanced technology. I get hands-on learning opportunities every day.”— Yoojin Ro UHN, MRT at UHN. Thank you for your dedication, Yoojin! #MRTWeek #TeamUHN #MedicalImaging #RadiationTherapy #PatientCare #HealthcareExcellence

Halo, an innovative tele-monitoring technology developed by UHN, is now being launched by NL Health Services in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Placed at the patient's bedside across 5 provinces and 13 partner hospitals, Halo can remotely monitor medically appropriate patients using a portable camera and audio communication. #TeamUHN's Justin Young explains the importance of Halo's role in patient safety and fall prevention: "It has proven to be a very efficient platform to enhance patient safety and improve the much-needed health human resource capacity." Learn more 👇 https://bit.ly/3Uug6Ef

October was a momentous month for the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, with the completion of 31 lung transplants in as many days. Congratulations to the Ajmera Transplant Centre UHN team, and a massive thanks to the organ donors who made this life-saving work possible. 🫁

Stay safe this flu season! Toronto's Virtual Emergency Department is here to help. Open daily from 1-9PM, the Virtual ED offers a unified virtual urgent care service for all Ontarians. Find out more at the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3YLkMIi

Trick or treat!! 👻🎃🍬 We went door to door across UHN locations and the Halloween spirit was so good it was SCARY. There were costumes, dances, games and even a puzzle-filled escape room! Thanks to all team members who participated in making spooky season so special for fellow team mates, patients, and visitors! Whether you're planning a big night out or a cozy evening in, #TeamUHN wishes you a safe and happy Halloween!