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Sunnybrook cares for our patients and their families when it matters most. Account not monitored 24/7 Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
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Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most. Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement. From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community. Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre. Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.

01/13/2026

Sunnybrook is making Canadian surgical history!

Last week, a team led by Dr. Colin Court and Dr. Paul Karanicolas became the first in Canada to implant a Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump (HAIP) using robotic-assisted surgery.

More than a decade ago, we launched Canada’s first HAIP Chemotherapy Program, offering a highly targeted treatment option for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread extensively to the liver.

Today, Sunnybrook remains the only hospital in Canada to offer a program of this kind.

By combining HAIP therapy with robotic-assisted surgery, Sunnybrook continues to lead the way, utilizing techniques to improve patient outcomes, reduce side effects, and minimize hospital visits.

Learn more about our HAIP Chemotherapy Program:
https://sunnybrook.ca/departments/hepatic-artery-infusion-pump-haip-chemotherapy-program/

01/12/2026

Have you or a loved one received care at Sunnybrook? We want to hear from you!
As a part of our ongoing commitment to the patient experience, Sunnybrook is creating a Patient Declaration of Values, a shared statement about what matters most during care. Patients, families and caregivers are invited to share their experiences and perspectives.

Join a sharing session (in-person or virtual) and fill out a short survey (open until February 13 at 5 p.m.) https://ow.ly/e1j350XVwac

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of care at Sunnybrook.

01/09/2026

Sunnybrook is taking a major step in advancing dementia care this .

Today, a team in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program completed Canada’s first patient infusion of lecanemab, a newly approved therapy shown to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease.

This first in Canada milestone marks a shift from managing symptoms to targeting the disease itself, helping patients stay independent longer.

Learn more about this new therapy and how we are driving innovation in personalized and precise treatment: https://ow.ly/MFrX50XUf6F

12/31/2025

Last chance! Donate BEFORE MIDNIGHT to double your impact on exceptional care at Sunnybrook, and receive 2025 tax credits.

Together, we can bring hope to more patients and families. Donate now: https://ow.ly/PLPx50XJLpv

12/31/2025

Today, for the , we look back at 24 Hours on Red Team, a behind-the-scenes look at the medical student experience.

Meet Zwetlana Rajesh and Radha Sharma, two medical students who rotated through Sunnybrook during their clerkship. Learn what it takes to train in one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals in the country: https://ow.ly/rWIx50XKE3b

12/30/2025

Today, for our , we're looking back to August 27, when Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones visited our Bayview campus and unveiled signage for Sunnybrook’s future Critical Care Centre.

People across Ontario depend on Sunnybrook in their most critical moments. As we look ahead, those needs continue to grow and we need to be ready. As Canada’s largest trauma centre, our proposed Critical Care Centre will help our teams continue to provide lifesaving care when it matters most.

Read more: https://ow.ly/jUC450XKvE0

12/29/2025

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a wonderful moment to reflect on the impact our community makes together.

A year-end gift to Sunnybrook helps Team Sunnybrook start the new year strong, and also offer you valuable tax credits in return. Your generosity makes a difference for patients and families when it matters most.

Donate today: https://ow.ly/hOVH50XJLeA

12/29/2025

Sunnybrook continues to invent the future of health care!

This year, a team of clinicians and researchers in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation achieved another world-first in focused ultrasound, as they non-invasively opened the blood-brain barrier to deliver a small dose of immunotherapy directly to the brain of a patient with ALS.

The procedure used the Sunnybrook-developed Next Generation Dome Helmet to deliver focused ultrasound, guided by MR imaging, to temporarily breach the blood-brain barrier, allowing for the therapy to successfully enter the brain. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Q9kA50XKCTr

12/28/2025

For the , we’re reflecting on moments from this year that helped make this place special.

Today, we’re highlighting the launch of our Integrated Surgical Program – Sunnybrook’s 11th program – which brings together teams from across the hospital to deliver coordinated, high-quality surgical care.

This new program unites teams under a single program, reinforcing our longstanding commitment to patient-centred, collaborative care. Bringing these teams together means we can offer a more seamless and cohesive patient journey, making sure care before, during and after surgery is better connected.

The Integrated Surgical Program will also help us expand our leading-edge surgical techniques and technologies, while providing a strong foundation for research and education.

The introduction of our Integrated Surgical Program is another example of how we’re leading the way to deliver better outcomes for patients, advance expert teams and build a stronger health-care system for Ontarians.

Learn more about our Integrated Surgical Program: https://ow.ly/K85450XKxcM

12/27/2025

We're looking back and celebrating the .

Earlier this year Sunnybrook set a new standard for detecting and treating heart rhythm disorders across Canada.

As of September, the Schulich Heart Program successfully implanted heart monitoring devices with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in 5 patients allowing for personalized and precise preventative cardiac care. The BIOTRONIK Biomonitor IV Loop Recorder monitors irregular heart rhythms, enabling earlier detection of heart rhythm abnormalities or arrhythmias. Read more: https://ow.ly/aefr50XKCp3

12/23/2025

Today, we continue to share the ! Meet Riddhi, who was 38 weeks pregnant when a serious car crash left her critically injured and airlifted to Sunnybrook. Her husband, Aashish, faced worry for his wife, their unborn child and two hospitalized in-laws.

Teams from Sunnybrook’s Tory Trauma Program and DAN Women & Babies Program moved quickly to deliver life-saving care — a reminder that Sunnybrook is there when it matters most.

Read how our teams came together to support Riddhi, Aashish and their entire family: https://ow.ly/RGeK50XKxn3

12/22/2025

For the , we’re reflecting on moments from this year that helped make this place special.

Today, we’re highlighting our Stroke Distinction award from Accreditation Canada for our excellence in stroke care and teams at our St. John’s and Bayview campuses.

Sunnybrook is one of 11 stroke centres in Ontario, with a 24/7 stroke team to support patients with suspected stroke symptoms and a Neurovascular Unit dedicated to inpatient stroke care.

At our Bayview campus, the Regional Secondary Stroke Prevention and Rapid TIA clinics in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program provide patients with specialized assessments, diagnostics and individualized treatment plans to reduce further stroke risk.

Our St. John’s Rehab campus is home to a Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation program, providing specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care for patients across the GTA and Northeastern Ontario.

With this distinction, our dedicated teams across the hospital will continue to provide comprehensive, personalized, and precise stroke care, making sure patients are supported every step of the way.

Learn more about the Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada: https://ow.ly/gask50XKvjN

12/22/2025

A gift in honour celebrates someone special while supporting the compassionate care and innovative treatments that make a real difference for patients and families at Sunnybrook.

Donate today - your generosity this December helps bring hope when it’s needed most: https://ow.ly/hWLg50XJL1v

12/21/2025

Today, we're looking back at Sunnybrook’s annual Operation Raise A Flag at our Bayview campus for the .

Thousands of patriotic flags were planted across our campus by hundreds of volunteers. On Remembrance Day, our nearly 150 resident Veterans woke up to a sea of flags as a symbol of gratitude.

Operation Raise A Flag shows the power of philanthropy. Donations directly support quality-of-life programs for the residents of the Veterans Centre, including accessibility, and on-site and off-site programs: https://ow.ly/tQIC50XKjjb

12/20/2025

We're celebrating the and looking back at some of this year’s most significant moments, including the opening of Toronto’s first 7T MRI system for clinical research.

The 7T MRI facility, shared by seven Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) institutions, marks a major milestone for research, unlocking ultra-high-resolution imaging that will transform how scientists will study and understand the brain and other organs.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/tHgj50XKCf9

12/19/2025

For the , we're reflecting on moments from this year that helped make this place special. Today, we're sharing an incredible patient story from our Holland Bone & Joint Program.

Living with metastatic breast cancer and the long-term effects of polio, Helena faced growing mobility challenges. A worsening hip condition made even short walks difficult, and a fall reinforced the need for surgery.

Her search for expert care led her to Sunnybrook's Holland Centre, where Dr. Markku Nousiainen performed a complex and successful hip replacement.

The Holland Centre’s care pathway and rapid-access assessment for hip and knee surgery help more patients receive timely joint replacement and high-quality care. With the highest patient volumes in the Toronto region, the centre’s average wait time for surgery is just 60 days, well below the provincial target.

Helena said her care at Sunnybrook went far beyond the procedure itself, and she is now pain-free and moving with ease. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/Knq350XKl4O

12/18/2025

December is a meaningful moment for our community, a time when donor generosity helps ensure exceptional care for patients and families when they need it most.

This year, your support has made a tremendous difference. Thousands will join our mission this month, helping us be there for families in their toughest moments.

You can make an even greater impact, your gift will be matched. Donate today: https://ow.ly/Qu7T50XJKKF

12/18/2025

For the , we're reflecting on moments from this year that helped make this place special.

Today, we're highlighting the announcement of Cancer Care at Home, made possible by a generous donation from Apotex Inc.

Part of the Odette Cancer Program, Cancer Care at Home will bring more care to patients in the comfort of their homes, providing continuous support between appointments or after hospital stays. The program connects remote patient monitoring, oncology urgent care and hospital-to-home services to deliver safer, coordinated care where people live.

Designing care around our patients' needs means we can offer personalized, precise treatments while reducing hospital stays.

Cancer Care at Home is another example of how we're advancing integrated care, bringing together community partners to improve access to primary, community, and specialized care.

Learn more about the Cancer Care at Home program: https://ow.ly/1Q1f50XKkg2

12/17/2025

Today we're launching the : a look back at moments from this year that helped make this place special.

Today, we're looking back at the opening of the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health, made possible by a generous lead gift from Peter Cipriano and additional donations from our donor community. This marked a new era of seniors care at Sunnybrook.

The new centre uses an integrated care model, bringing a variety of hospital teams and community partners together under one roof. This approach to care means seniors now have access to a one-stop shop for all their care needs, helping keep them healthy, independent and out of the hospital.

Staff in the centre also offer comprehensive geriatric assessments for patients over 70 who visit the Emergency Department but do not require urgent care – making sure they receive the proper support in the right setting while reducing wait times.

Learn more about the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health: https://ow.ly/FRcV50XJL9W

12/17/2025

If you’re feeling grateful for the compassionate care you received at Sunnybrook, there is a meaningful way to show your appreciation. You can honor your Champion of Care with a gift of gratitude today. Your gift supports the highest priorities in patient care at Sunnybrook. The staff member you honor receives a special Champions of Care pin and appreciation note! Make a donation: https://ow.ly/y2Yx50XAoos

12/16/2025

Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in North Toronto?

Don’t wait until you’re sick to find the care you need. The North Toronto Ontario Health Team (NTOHT) is helping residents match with a primary care provider.

Having a family doctor or nurse practitioner means:�
- Regular check-ups
- Preventative care
- Referrals to specialists when needed

Register at https://ow.ly/6n4q50XKq32

12/16/2025

When Sandy Walker, undergoing cancer treatment, developed a high fever, her sister Rosemary knew an ordinary Emergency Department wasn't an option. Sandy received urgent, personalized treatment at Sunnybrook's Oncology Urgent Care Unit (ONUC) providing immunocompromised patients with expert, timely support.

After Sandy’s passing in October 2024, in her honour, Rosemary continues her legacy through community fundraising, determined to help more patients receive the same care. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/thRm50XAojP

12/15/2025

In case you missed it, we launched our newly redesigned hospital website last week!

As one of the first steps in a patient’s care journey, our new website offers enhanced navigation to make sure patients and their families get the trusted information they need when it matters most.

Designed to offer a modern, secure and patient-centred experience, the new website is an important milestone in our digital transformation, helping us invent the future of health care.

Take a look: https://ow.ly/KgnL50XHujJ

12/13/2025

We’re celebrating Team Sunnybrook!

This year, Sunnybrook was recognized across four categories at the 2025 Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards — including one win! These nominations demonstrate our commitment to inventing the future of health care.

Congratulations to all of Team Sunnybrook for all your incredible work, including our NICU NICQ Project who took home the Improved Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement (PROM) Award. Read here more about our nominations: https://ow.ly/cILV50XItgW

12/10/2025

At Sunnybrook, every patient deserves to feel supported, heard and cared for.
Our Patient Experience Ambassadors help make that happen every day.

From offering comfort and resources in the Emergency Department, to helping patients connect with their families or providing friendly guidance at the MySunnybrook Experience Centre, they’re here to make your experience a little easier, a little calmer and a lot more human.

Get a glimpse of a day-in-the-life of a Patient Experience Ambassador and see how this team brings comfort and connection to patients and families across our hospital.

https://ow.ly/OhhQ50XFSpW

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