The official account for Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital.
#BestCareExperiences
@LetitiaMontana
At St. Joseph’s, masks must be worn by everyone in our hospital to keep everyone safe. This policy follows guidelines set out by Ontario’s Ministry of Health. If you continue to have concerns about your health, we encourage you to seek care from our ED or a clinic close to home.
Earlier this week, Dr. Sharon Straus started her new role as physician-in-chief at St. Michael’s Hospital. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Straus!
Dr. Sharon Straus has been appointed as an Officer to the
#OrderOfCanada
. Dr. Straus is an accomplished scientist, physician, mentor and advocate who has focused her work on the equitable treatment of populations:
Unity Health is teaming up with
@Sunnybrook
&
@UHN
to launch a unified virtual ED service! The service is open to all Torontonians with an urgent, non life-threatening medical issue who can't make an appointment with a family doctor or nurse practitioner:
St. Michael’s Cardiac and Vascular staff are showing their support of colleagues across the country.
Every night at 7:30, the staff gather, with appropriate social distancing, to cheer on and motivate health care professionals working on the
#COVID19
front lines!
@RNAO
Free access to essential medicines increases patient adherence to taking medication by 35 per cent and reduces total health spending by an average of over $1,000 per patient per year, according to a two-year study led by Dr.
@NavPersaud
. (1 of 3)
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Straus, St. Michael’s Hospital physician-in-chief and scientist, who has been named the 4th best female scientist in Canada by ! Straus was also ranked 123rd in the world. 👏👏👏
Today, St. Michael’s Hospital launched the appointment-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic as part of the first phase of Ontario’s vaccine roll out. This is a huge milestone in our fight against COVID-19. Learn more about the historic day:
Thanks to increased organ donations and transplants, an unprecedented 388 lives in Ontario were saved in the first three months of the year. Our transplant specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Zaltzman, is thrilled to see these results.
We recently announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak in the role of clinical integration and translational simulation lead, one of the first of its kind in Canada.
@petrosoniak
shares his thoughts in this Q&A.
St. Michael’s Hospital has officially received verification as a Level I Trauma Centre from the American College of Surgeons, making it one of a very limited number of health centres outside of the USA to achieve this standing. (1/5)
St. Michael’s Hospital currently has seven women residents who specialize in neurosurgery. Usually St. Michael’s only sees one woman resident training in the male-dominated field. Five of the residents share their journeys with CBC News.
1/2: Five people were admitted to St. Michael’s Hospital last night following the tragic incident on the Danforth. Their injuries range from serious to critical. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
Our pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Woodbine Racetrack (555 Rexdale Blvd.) has expanded its eligibility.
- 18+ who live in Toronto (M) hot spot postal codes
- 18+ who live or work in M9R, M9V or M9W
- Drop-in only - May 5 to 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bring proof of address
Thanks to the hard work of our teams, the accelerated opening of two floors of the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower was completed today. With the opening of the 4th and 7th floors, St. Michael’s has 33 new beds dedicated to COVID-19 critical patients.
Congratulations, Dr. Michelle
@sholzberg
, on being appointed Division Director - Hematology in the Department of Medicine at
@UofT
! Dr. Sholzberg is also the Head of Hematology-Oncology at St. Michael's Hospital. 👏
@uoftmedicine
Our St. Michael’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre team is showing off their Halloween spirit in their coordinated minion costumes. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween!
A new vaccine confidence campaign co-led by St. Michael's Dr. Anju Anand (
@thelungdr
) has received support from many Canadian icons and captures the 'Canadian spirit'.
@thisisourshotca
#ThisIsOurShotCA
Staff from the St. Michael's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit got the COVID-19 vaccine to keep our littlest patients safe. They are encouraging you to join the
@thisisourshotca
movement and get your vaccine.
A huge congratulations to our Dr. Sharon Straus for receiving the 2019 May Cohen Equity, Diversity and Gender Award from
@AFMC_e
. This award recognizes those who strive to improve the equity, diversity and gender environment in
#academicmedicine
in Canada:
Three St. Michael’s researchers were appointed Canada Research Chairs today. Congratulations to Drs. Pat O’Campo,
@NavPersaud
and
@Tara_Gomes
, who are making significant contributions to the areas of community medicine, epidemiology and population health.
“How did I normalize this and what do we have to do to address it?”
Dr. Sharon Straus, our hospital’s first female physician-in-chief, shared her thoughts on gender equality and diversity in health care with
@MattGallowayCBC
today on
@metromorning
.
UPDATED: Our pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Woodbine Racetrack (555 Rexdale Blvd.) has expanded its eligibility.
- 18+ who live or work in Toronto (M) hot spot postal codes
- Drop-in only - May 5 to 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bring proof of address
St. Michael’s Hospital is now offering virtual Emergency Department (ED) visits. You can speak with one of our doctors by video or phone. Visit the St. Michael’s ED page to book your virtual visit now. .
Go team vaccine! Our dedicated staff and physicians are fanning out across the city to vaccinate residents at the long-term care partners we support, including Ivan Franko Homes in Etobicoke.
"It was one of the hardest shifts ever for many of our staff."
An oral history of the day of the
#RaptorsParade
and how
@StMikesHospital
was called on to treat scores of patients. As told by nurses, social workers, surgeons, the emergency chief and more:
A new study by
@NavPersaud
of St. Michael’s Hospital’s MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions (
@C_UHS_StMikes
) found that distributing essential medicines at no charge to patients resulted in a 44 per cent increase in people taking their medications.
We are maintaining masking requirements in all Unity Health locations for the foreseeable future. Continuing to follow masking is an effective way to create a safe environment for healing.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Rob Sargeant, head of General Internal Medicine at St. Michael’s, who made huge contributions in his 20-year career at the hospital.
From developing interventions for those in long-term care, to supporting patients with COVID-19, many of our
#WomeninScience
have been trailblazers in the fight against COVID-19. Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science and thank you for your work!
Due to the vaccine supply issue and adjusting scheduling at the Wellesley, Regent Park and West Park clinics we are experiencing some delays for booking appointments. Thank you for your patience. New appointments will be made available tonight and tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s opening day! Here’s a behind the scenes look at where health care workers will receive the COVID-19 vaccine at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, our network’s newest vaccination site.
Congratulations to our Dr. Janet Smylie, who’s been awarded funding from the 2018-2019
@CIHR_IRSC
Foundation Grants competition. One of 28 recipients, this grant will enable Dr. Smylie to continue her work in addressing Indigenous health inequities:
@ZoeDodd
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. This opinion article does not reflect the views of Unity Health Toronto. It is inconsistent with our mission, vision and values.
Today is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Today and every day, we recognize the women scientists at Unity Health Toronto, & the investigators, research staff members & trainees who contribute to research that changes lives. Thank you to all
#WomenInScience
!
"For too long, we've had a culture of silence in academic medicine. We've tolerated bad behaviour in bright people. They'd get a pass because they're good at their jobs," said our Dr. Sharon Straus on
@CTV
Your Morning.
#MeToo
The Emergency Department
@StMikesHospital
is in need of gently-used
#winter
clothing. Items can be dropped off in the box in front of Room 1-001 Bond (near the Bond St. entrance.)
St. Michael's Hospital is 1 of 3 trauma centres in Toronto, and our trauma team treats about one victim of gun violence a week. The
@TorontoStar
spent a day with our trauma surgeons to get a glimpse of the work they do to treat critically injured patients.
We are delighted to share that Dr. Art Slutsky has been appointed to the
#OrderofCanada
. His work has shaped the science of critical care medicine and its delivery to patients, saving countless lives. Learn more:
First dose appointments at the St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now available for people who are 50 years of age and older living in certain high risk areas.
For information on eligibility and how to book, visit: (1 of 2)
Dr.
@JoanFC
is in a pioneering role as the GTA’s first East-Asian woman to helm a hospital Emergency Department and only the fourth female ED Chief in the region. Learn more about her role, her hidden figure skating talent and why representation matters.
We have a limited number of spots available at St. Joseph's vaccine clinic that we are opening to those 18+ who live in the following postal codes: M6K, M6N, M8V, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9R, M9V and M9W. (1 of 2)
It took more than 100 people – including hospital leadership, simulation experts and operation staff – to design and quickly pull together our COVID-19 Assessment Centres. Dr. Joel Lockwood shares how the one at St. Michael’s came together.
A study led by our Dr. Michael Sgro suggests cuddling infants as they receive care in a hospital can help them recover faster and get home sooner. CTV National News spoke to Dr. Sgro about the study and the volunteer cuddling program at St. Michael’s.
Dr. Sharon Straus is making a mark as St. Michael’s first female physician-in-chief. For
#WomensHistoryMonth
, revisit her interview with
@MattGallowayCBC
as she shared her thoughts on gender equality and diversity in health care.
A study led by our Dr. Nancy Baxter (
@enenbee
) and Dr. Fahima Dossa (
@fdossa
) has found that female surgeons in Ontario earn 24 per cent less per hour while operating compared to male surgeons.
@ICESOntario
Dr. Sharon Straus, interim physician-in-chief for
@StMikesHospital
, won the inaugural Dr. Michael R. Freeman Award for Integrity and Professionalism. Dr. Straus, a unanimous choice, was applauded for “the exemplary manner in which you conduct yourself as a leader and mentor.”
Congratulations to our
@DrFahadRazak
who was awarded the 2021
@PSIFoundation
Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship for his ability to successfully complete high impact knowledge translation research.
After more than a decade at the helm of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute,
@AndreasLaupacis
will step down at the end of March. Learn about his journey to St. Michael's and where his career will take him next »
@UofT
@ICESOntario
Although Halloween may look a bit different this year, our St. Joseph’s NICU team still found ways to celebrate. The team dressed up for the occasion and made colourful M&M costumes for some of our littlest patients. We hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween!
On this day 128 years ago, St. Michael’s Hospital officially opened its doors to the public.
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, the original hospital consisted of a one-room emergency, a simple outpatient’s clinic and 26 beds.
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tim Rutledge as the new president and CEO of the health-care network bringing together
@StMikesHospital
@stjoestoronto
and
@Providence3276
, effective March 19, 2018
Eight projects led by St. Michael's Hospital researchers have been awarded funding from
@CIHR_IRSC
Project Grants. Congratulations to our researchers and their teams for receiving this outstanding recognition and support: .
On the first anniversary of the Danforth tragedy, we are keeping the victims, their families and all those affected in our thoughts.
We also thank the first responders, hospitals, doctors, nurses and staff who supported those in need.
#DanforthStrong
|
#TorontoStrong
Reliving the night of the Danforth shooting, our trauma surgeon Dr. Najma Ahmed said she wasn't nervous after getting an urgent, late-night text. "This is what I do." »
#UrbanAngel
#DanforthStrong
Unity Health Toronto teams are working together to pilot a process for vaccinating homebound seniors in the West and Downtown East. This will ensure that those who are most vulnerable get access to COVID-19 vaccines, even if they aren’t able to go to a clinic in the community.
Go
#TeamVaccine
! Our teams have administered more than 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with our sites, pop-ups and outreach. A big thank you to our partners in the West and Downtown East Ontario Health teams, community providers and our amazing staff and physicians!
Congratulations to our Dr. Philip Berger for being inducted into the
@CdnMedHallFame
. His 40-year career as a family physician is a record of advocacy and activism on behalf of health care for all people.
#CMHF2018
Congrats Dr. Sharmistha Mishra (
@mishrash
) for winning funding from
@stmichaelsfdn
’s Research Innovation Council! Her COVID-19 research focuses on creating a mathematical model to deploy population-specific interventions based on geography & demographics.
As a member of the MCIT, our nurse Sivi Joachim helps police de-escalate
#MentalHealth
crises that arise from 911 calls. On
@CP24
, she discussed the importance of caring for caregivers.
We’re excited to introduce you to Dr.
@IrfanDhalla
, Unity Health Toronto’s first vice president of Physician Quality and director of the Care Experience Institute. Learn a bit more about Dr. Dhalla in this Q&A.
Our pop-up vaccine clinic at Woodbine Racetrack (555 Rexdale Blvd) will be open today at 10 a.m. for:
- 18+ who live in Toronto (M) hot spot postal codes
- 18+ who live or work in M9R, M9V or M9W will be prioritized
Bring proof of address. OHIP/health card not required.
Our vaccination teams at Unity Health hit a big milestone this week – we have provided over 63,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through our clinics and outreach. Keep up the incredible work Team Vaccine!
‘It’s not about dying. It’s about living well.’ For National Hospice Palliative Care Week, we spoke with three palliative care providers about the changes they saw during the pandemic, and how they’d like to see palliative care evolve in the future:
Congratulations to our Dr.
@StephenHwang
, director of
@C_UHS_StMikes
, who's been awarded funding from the 2018-2019
@CIHR_IRSC
Foundation Grants competition. One of 28 recipients, this grant will enable Dr. Hwang to continue his research into homelessness, housing and health.
Congratulations to our Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, VP of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Unity Health, who will be leading the new Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine at
@uoftmedicine
.
A big shout out to the 35 staff and physicians from Unity Health who volunteered at the Our Winning Shot clinic on
#TorontoVaccineDay
and helped set a world record for the most-one day COVID-19 vaccinations given at a single clinic.
Canada’s largest clinic caring for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is celebrating the grand opening of the BARLO MS Centre, ushering in a new era of patient care and research at St. Michael’s Hospital.
Our COVID-19 vaccination clinic at St. Joseph’s reopened today to provide first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to kids aged 5-11. Tomas, age 8, was the first kid to roll up their sleeve and said it was “awesome” to get the vaccine [1/3]
Doctors in St. Michael’s gastroenterology and general surgery divisions have teamed up to adopt an innovative, minimally-invasive surgical approach developed in Japan. Learn more about the procedure and how the collaboration is advancing patient care.
New first dose appointments at St. Joseph’s & St. Michael’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be released today at 7 p.m. Eligibility criteria now includes those with at-risk health conditions such as diabetes, respiratory diseases (i.e. asthma) & more.
We couldn’t do what we do without our nurses. They make us stronger and they make individuals and communities healthier.
This
#NursingWeek
, join us in recognizing, celebrating and thanking nurses across Unity Health Toronto for their dedication and commitment to patient care.
🚨 CODE LOVE❤️
It was an “immediate connection” when nurse Alaina &
@TorontoPolice
officer Mike first saw each other in the St. Michael’s Emergency Department in 2011. Now, the unlikely romantic location is the backdrop for their wedding photos:
(1/2)
Can an existing HIV medication slow the spread of COVID-19? St. Michael’s Dr. Darrell Tan, alongside his co-leads Dr. Allison McGeer from
@SinaiHealth
and Dr. Adrienne Chan from
@Sunnybrook
, are launching a clinical trial to find out.
“Worlds open up. I know that sounds dramatic but it is absolutely what I see over and over again.”
In this Global News feature, Dr. Gary Bloch explains how helping patients increase their income with government resources can lead to better health:
Every second counts for a bleeding trauma patient. Learn how our trauma team was able to get blood to the trauma bay on average 2.5 minutes faster — improving patients' survival odds by 12.5 per cent »
#InSitu
#QualityImprovement
#MedEd
Twelve projects led by St. Michael's Hospital have been awarded funding from the
@CIHR_IRSC
Project Grants. Congratulations to our researchers and their teams for receiving this outstanding recognition and support:
First-of-its-kind study by our social worker Amanda Hignell and nurse practitioner Karen Carlyle found that infants withdrawing from in-utero exposure to opioids spent six fewer days in the NICU when they received consistent cuddling:
Only 42 per cent of workers in Canada have access to paid sick leave, according to a report from
@DecentWorkHlth
. Dr.
@shazeen_s
& Dr.
@NaheedD
speak with
@TorontoStar
about calls for 10 paid sick days for all workers, public or private.
There has been increased attention and concern about the health and wellbeing of unhoused individuals, particularly this winter. We share these concerns and hope to provide insight into what we're seeing in our hospitals. Read more:
"We have to address unprofessional behaviour among physicians on an institutional level," said our Dr. Sharon Straus. "Experiencing it can lead to anxiety and depression and impacts workplace retention. Ultimately it can impact patient care." »
It’s Emergency Nursing Week (
#ENWeek
) in Toronto and we are recognizing our incredible Emergency Department nurses at St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and hard work in saving lives and keeping us safe.
To celebrate Halloween, St. Michael’s Hospital's littlest patients are dressing up in these handmade hats by Liz Fontana, a volunteer in the NICU. She hopes the hats will bring a small amount of joy to everyone during these stressful times. Thank you Liz and the NICU team!
"In the moment, we were all focused on the job we had to do right then. Let's all pull together and make sure we can save as many lives and minimize as much damage as we can," said our Dr. Najma Ahmed on
@CBCTheNational
»
#UrbanAngel
#DanforthStrong
Unity Health Toronto has received a massive shipment of PPE from China that includes respirator masks, medical masks, protective gowns, latex gloves and goggles. Read our article to learn the back story behind this generous donation:
@UofTGlobalSurg
Machines that dispense free self-testing kits for HIV and COVID-19, naloxone kits, new needles, condoms and other essential harm reduction and sexual health supplies will soon appear in communities across Canada. Learn more:
COVID-19 vaccination clinics at St. Joseph’s & St. Michael’s will be open again for first dose appointments. Appointments for next week will available for booking at 7 p.m. tonight (Thurs, April 29) for priority groups identified by the Province. (1 of 2).