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What comes after being declared “cancer-free”? The Zoomer dedicates their latest episode to breast cancer survivorship with insights from experts at UHN's Princes Margaret Cancer Centre. Michelle Nadler, Supriya Kulkarni and Margaret Zjadewicz share their thoughts and expertise on the less discussed challenges that post-cancer patients face. Watch the full panel: https://bit.ly/3Upx8mQ
What comes after being declared “cancer-free”? The Zoomer dedicates their latest episode to breast cancer survivorship with insights from experts at UHN's Princes Margaret Cancer Centre. Michelle Nadler, Supriya Kulkarni and Margaret Zjadewicz share their thoughts and expertise on the less discussed challenges that post-cancer patients face. Watch the full panel: https://bit.ly/3Upx8mQ
This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ontario Breast Screening Program dropped the age of screening from 50 to 40. This change makes it easier and more accessible for the most at-risk groups to book screenings and will increase the rate of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis saves lives and reduces the long-term impacts of cancer and treatment. Learn more with Dr. Supriya Kulkarni at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and more resources here: https://bit.ly/48s3KCj
Today, UHN's West Park Healthcare Centre hosted a delegation visit from UNBROKEN Ukraine, the National Rehabilitation Center of Ukraine. Amid the nation's surge of traumatic injuries in recent years, the visit centered around West Park's advanced 3D printing techniques for prostheses and neuro-rehabilitation for those who need it.
This week marks #CanadianPatientSafetyWeek. With this year's theme of understanding health care harm in mind, UHN is progressing further in its patient safety journey by moving beyond the traditional focus of preventing physical harms. Teams at UHN have led the development and implementation of a process for identifying, learning from and responding to preventable non-physical harm (NPH) events, which builds on UHN's existing safety event reporting and review system. "We know that patients can be harmed in different ways, and that different people are affected by different issues," says Dr. Lucas Chartier, Vice President of Quality & Safety and Chief Patient Safety Officer at UHN. "This can include emotional, cultural and even community harm." Healthcare Excellence Canada Learn more 👇 https://bit.ly/4eRQ9GN
"There is somebody out there that has a part of my organ inside of them, and it's allowing them to do these wonderful things in their life that I've had the opportunity to do, like getting an education and making memories with my friends and family." Meet Jocelyn Leworthy, two-time living organ donor. Jocelyn donated her kidney and part of her liver to two separate anonymous recipients. Hear her story and learn more about living organ donations through Ajmera Transplant Centre UHN. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3Uood4W
Calling all #TeamUHN staff! Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? Until November 1st, all UHN staff can get their flu vaccines at the designated Fight the Flu booths in lobbies and atriums across our locations. By making it quick and easy for team members to get vaccinated, we are helping to protect our patients and visitors for the peak of flu season! Collect the 2024 participation sticker for your badge and receive a complimentary candy bar or bag of chips after getting your vaccine!
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One of the most celebrated traditions at Michener is the annual Respiratory Therapy Stethoscope Ceremony. The symbolic event represents a step forward in our students' path to a career in care. Congratulations to all our second-year RT students who received their stethoscope today!
In 2022, we launched UHN STEM Pathways with the goal of igniting scientific curiosity in youth of all backgrounds and inspiring careers in STEM. We are proud to share the impact this program has had since its formal launch in a new program update. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCaBXWrU
Special announcement - our first program update is now LIVE! Head to the link below to learn what our youth outreach team has been up to since the formal launch of this University Health Network outreach initiative in 2022. 💡 Program Update: https://lnkd.in/gCaBXWrU
This week is Canadian Critical Care Week, an opportunity to celebrate our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their tremendous service to UHN and patients. These teams care for patients in the most serious condition and provide support to families when they are at their most vulnerable. If you didn't have a chance to stop by the team's interactive Intensive Care Showcase at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital, be sure to reach out to your ICU colleagues, friends and family to show your thanks and support this week!