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Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month!Meet Marisa, a Pharmacy Clinician Scientist at UHN. Her journey at UHN began 27 years ...
03/19/2026

Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month!

Meet Marisa, a Pharmacy Clinician Scientist at UHN. Her journey at UHN began 27 years ago as an inpatient pharmacist in cardiology and internal medicine. Now, Marisa works in the hemodialysis unit where she reviews medications, collaborates with the nephrology team during medical rounds, and ensures external care providers receive up-to-date information. She is also a researcher and provides mentorship to students during clinical practice.

"I became a pharmacist because I like science and problem solving. But more importantly, I really enjoy working with patients," says Marisa. "I think patients like to feel heard and have someone to chat with – it’s important that we take the time to listen and try to help with what’s important to them."

Thank you, Marisa, for all you do to support patients and care teams every day.

03/18/2026

An important reminder from Dr. Jennifer Bryan, TeamUHN Emergency Department Physician, as a new variant of mpox is detected in Ontario:

03/18/2026

Have you noticed something new on the rise at Bathurst and Nassau in Toronto’s west end? 👀

Crews at UHN’s new surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital have completed the framework of the 5th floor, where neurosurgeons will perform complex brain surgeries. Work is now beginning on the 6th floor, a new base for orthopedic, plastic and hand surgeries.

In total, the 15-storey tower will house 20 advanced operating rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to perform life-saving surgeries.

Stay up to date about the project that will advance surgical care at uhnsurgicaltower.ca

Check out this month’s UHN On the Go!➡️ TeamUHN celebrated a historic milestone as Toronto General Hospital was ranked t...
03/17/2026

Check out this month’s UHN On the Go!

➡️ TeamUHN celebrated a historic milestone as Toronto General Hospital was ranked the No. 2 hospital in the world by Newsweek – its highest placement to date.

➡️ UHN recognized International Women’s Day with a meaningful event centered on advancing women’s leadership, featuring a keynote presentation and panel discussion on career growth and professional development.

➡️ Teaching and Learning Week put teaching excellence in focus, celebrating educators through a series of in-person and virtual activities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ryPmzU

03/16/2026

Don't fall victim to the silent thief of sight. 👁️

Learn more about glaucoma, preventing irreversible blindness and early detection with Dr. Matt Schlenker and UHN's Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute:

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, and at UHN we’re celebrating the people who use music to bring calm, comfort, an...
03/13/2026

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, and at UHN we’re celebrating the people who use music to bring calm, comfort, and connection to patients when they need it most.

Meet Ella! As a clinical observer shadowing Dr. SarahRose Black in the music therapy program at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, she’s learning firsthand what it means to support patients throughout their care journeys.

“Being invited into someone’s life through music is extraordinary. Whether it’s helping a patient rest, celebrating a milestone, or supporting a family, music reminds us of the person behind the patient,” says Ella.

Thank you to all certified music therapists for the joy, strength, and support you bring every day.

UHN is taking patient‑centred care beyond vitals and charts, starting with inclusive hair care.Learn how Dannah, a regis...
03/12/2026

UHN is taking patient‑centred care beyond vitals and charts, starting with inclusive hair care.

Learn how Dannah, a registered respiratory therapist, is transforming the ICU experience at UHN by strengthening inclusive hair‑care practices. Through UHN's Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) Innovation Fellowship Program, she created practical resources and hands‑on training to help staff care confidently for all hair types.

More than 40 nurses have already built new skills, and early results show increased comfort in supporting patients with different hair textures and cultural practices.

Learn more about the project: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/news/pages/redefining-patient-centered-care.aspx

03/08/2026

Did you know that 73% of TeamUHN are women?

On International Women’s Day, we proudly recognize the contributions of women at UHN and across the world. UHN could not be Canada’s Hospital without the dedication and excellence of women working across patient care, research, and education.

While we honour these contributions, we also acknowledge our collective responsibility to create environments where women are empowered, respected, and celebrated – regardless of background or circumstance. UHN Women, one of our working communities, continues to lead this effort by championing equitable and inclusive opportunities that enable women to lead, grow, and achieve professional fulfillment in their careers and lives.

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our pop-up events this week to celebrate UHN's new ranking as Newsweek's no. 2 hosp...
03/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our pop-up events this week to celebrate UHN's new ranking as Newsweek's no. 2 hospital in the world! It's amazing to see TeamUHN wearing their passion and pride on their sleeves all throughout our sites. As you have already heard from your many colleagues, patients, families and collaborators, you are truly second to none!

Don't worry if you weren't able to join us in-person to pick up your sweatshirt! We'll be sharing more details soon for any TeamUHN staff, learners and volunteers who were unable to attend!

Celebrating International Women’s Day with an open conversation on career development, nonlinear paths, and growing with...
03/06/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day with an open conversation on career development, nonlinear paths, and growing with intention.

Thank you to all of our panelists and to Catherine Wang for an inspiring keynote. Catherine’s journey from TeamUHN to Associate Deputy Minister of Clinical Care and Delivery for Ontario is a reminder that when we invest in one another, we don’t lose impact — we multiply it.

The event also marked an exciting milestone: the unveiling of a new UHNWomen Strategic Action Plan, our roadmap for advancing mentorship, visibility and leadership across the organization.

Here’s to strengthening one another — and strengthening the whole.

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