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

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 7d

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...

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

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 15d

#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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 21d

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

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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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upstreamlab.bsky.social @upstreamlab.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 22d

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

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KT Canada e-Newsletter

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

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 · 26d

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 · 28d

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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Tara Kiran @tarakiran.bsky.social · 27d

🎙️ Great to be part of the latest ICES podcast to talk all things primary care

I was joined by Sandy Epp, an #OurCare participant, who shares personal stories about her struggles & what gives her hope

Listen to learn more about how we can build a better system:
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In Our VoICES

Science Podcast · Updated Monthly · In Our VoICES is an ICES podcast that takes you beyond the data to meet the people – and hear the stories – that help shape health and healthcare, for all of us.

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 27d

Dr. Sean B. Rourke, scientist at the @map-health.bsky.social & director of REACH Nexus, has been awarded the Eric Jackman Prize by the Royal Society of Canada. Congratulations to Dr. Rourke on receiving this remarkable honour!

Read more in this @utoronto.ca article: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...

Sean Rourke recognized with inaugural Eric Jackman Prize by Royal Society of Canada

Sean Rourke, a scientist in the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto and professor of psychiatry in the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medi...

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 29d

Stroke is a medical emergency. When #stroke patients come to St. Michael’s Hospital they are cared for by several clinical teams that work together to provide urgent, life-saving care. Watch the video to follow the journey of a stroke patient. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2025/09/jour...

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

Register now for the Research Integrity Symposium — Wednesday, October 1, 2025, (8:30am-1:00pm) at Allan Waters Auditorium, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute.

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week, St. Michael’s welcomed a German delegation as they toured our hospital to learn about ASIST-TBI, an AI tool developed at Unity Health to speed triage for patients with traumatic brain injuries.

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

From Sept 2024–June 2025, Unity Health welcomed 114 high school co-op students across St. Michael’s, St. Joseph’s & Providence. At Providence, youth make up 1/3 of volunteers—supporting seniors, assisting staff & building lasting connections. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2025/09/stud...

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