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Our Apotex Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing extremely high volumes. Patients are seen in order of medical urgen...
01/02/2026

Our Apotex Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing extremely high volumes. Patients are seen in order of medical urgency, so individuals with less serious concerns are waiting much longer to be seen.
 
The estimated wait times located on screens in each of the ED waiting areas show how long it may take before you see a provider. Your total visit time will vary based on the care you require and any tests that need to be completed.
 
Thank you for your patience as our teams work diligently to care for all patients.
 
For non emergencies that require care, please consider options available here: https://www.hrh.ca/emergency/

Meet Odette, who has been working at Humber for over two decades.   From helping to introduce surgical innovations like ...
01/02/2026

Meet Odette, who has been working at Humber for over two decades.

From helping to introduce surgical innovations like ROSA and Stryker Mako to being part of the team that implemented our Hyper-Throughput Operating Rooms, Odette has helped position Humber as a leader in this space.

Her impact goes beyond our walls, such as through volunteering on surgical missions in Ecuador and Guatemala through the Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad. “The gratitude I see on the faces of the people after they can walk and stand again brings me immense joy,” says Odette.

Read more about Odette and meet more of our exceptional team on page 24 of our Future of Care magazine: https://www.hrh.ca/the-future-of-care/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! As we close 2025 and welcome 2026, we continue reflecting on a decade of innovation at our Wilson Hospital. As we look ahead into the new year, we continue shaping the future of care guided by compassion, professionalism, and respect.

📺 Watch the video on Humber River Health Foundation’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/QAJxjlqkVgA?si=G2hO0peCSEcROxR

Congratulations to the Nguyen family who was one of the many families to welcome their bundle of joy at Humber this   - ...
01/01/2026

Congratulations to the Nguyen family who was one of the many families to welcome their bundle of joy at Humber this - a special way to start 2026!💫
 
We congratulate all parents welcoming their today, and wish everyone a !

12/31/2025

2025 has been an incredible year for Humber River Health and Humber River Health Foundation.

Thanks to the dedication of our staff, physicians, and volunteers, we continued working alongside our community, partners, and donors to deliver innovative, safe, and equitable care.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to and transforming healthcare together in 2026.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy !

At Humber, you’ll see the usual sights of a modern hospital – advanced equipment, innovative tools, and expert staff. Bu...
12/30/2025

At Humber, you’ll see the usual sights of a modern hospital – advanced equipment, innovative tools, and expert staff. But look closer, and you’ll notice what’s missing: patients waiting in hallways or being treated in the ED waiting room.🩺

While “hallway healthcare” has been a challenge across Ontario for years, Humber has treated zero patients in unconventional spaces since early 2022 – even with the busiest ED in the province.

How? A relentless focus on patient flow and the power of our Command Centre, which is proudly celebrating its eighth anniversary this week!

Learn more about our Command Centre and its impact on page 18 of our Future of Care magazine: https://www.hrh.ca/the-future-of-care/

12/29/2025

2025 was a year of innovation, collaboration, and impact for Humber River Health and Humber River Health Foundation. As we look back, we’re inspired by what we’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead.

Check out our Year in Review snapshot of September to December and see how we’re transforming the future of healthcare.

Watch our full 2025 Year in Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUb9TDrpVJs

12/28/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re proud to look back on an incredible year for Humber River Health and Humber River Health Foundation. From groundbreaking initiatives to community impact, it’s been a year of progress and innovation.

Catch a glimpse of our journey from May to August in our Year in Review video—and see how we’re shaping the future of healthcare together.

Watch our full 2025 Year in Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUb9TDrpVJs

12/27/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on what an incredible year it was for Humber River Health and Humber River Health Foundation, as we celebrated a decade of our Wilson Hospital! Take a peek at our Year in Review video to see what we were up to from January to April.

To watch our full 2025 Year in Review, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUb9TDrpVJs

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa from today until January 1! May this season bring joy, insp...
12/26/2025

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa from today until January 1! May this season bring joy, inspiration, and a renewed sense of community to all who celebrate.

To all our staff, physicians, and volunteers working today and throughout the holidays – thank you for your ongoing commitment to our patients and each other!

Grateful for our exceptional teams who continue to provide compassionate, high‑quality care throughout the holiday seaso...
12/25/2025

Grateful for our exceptional teams who continue to provide compassionate, high‑quality care throughout the holiday season. Your dedication and holiday spirit make a meaningful difference for our patients and community.

Special thanks to our Child Life Services for bringing Holiday Cheer to our youngest patients — from Santa visits to the ballerina appearances in the NICU, Paediatric Inpatient Unit, and Emergency Department.

We also appreciate our food court vendors for keeping our SPVs nourished while they work through the holidays.

Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! Warmest wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy holiday full of joy and ...
12/25/2025

Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! Warmest wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy holiday full of joy and warmth.

Special thank you to all our staff, physicians, and volunteers working today and throughout the holiday season. We appreciate all that you do!

12/23/2025

ICYMI: Last week, we were proud to join leaders from government, healthcare, and industry at League for Scale AI’s announcement event.

Humber River Health, in collaboration with Deloitte and supported by Scale AI, is advancing iPlan—our discharge planning platform—with new AI-driven capabilities. Using predictive modeling, this innovation helps care teams plan discharges earlier, reduce delays, improve patient flow, and optimize staff time.

Through collaboration and technology, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.

Read the full press release here: https://www.scaleai.ca/pancanadian-announcement-toronto/

Today, at sundown, marks the end of Hanukkah, as we lit the final candle of the menorahs located at the South entrance o...
12/22/2025

Today, at sundown, marks the end of Hanukkah, as we lit the final candle of the menorahs located at the South entrance of Wilson Hospital and in the lobbies at our Church and Finch Campuses.

Together, we honour the light, hope, and resilience that this season represents. May the glow of the menorah continue to inspire unity and warmth across our entire community, today and throughout the year. Hanukkah Sameach!

In March 2020, Mario Castillo Tamayo was lying face down and sedated, while our ICU team fought to keep him alive. As th...
12/20/2025

In March 2020, Mario Castillo Tamayo was lying face down and sedated, while our ICU team fought to keep him alive. As the Hospital’s first COVID-positive patient to require full life support, he still vividly recalls the nurse who delivered his diagnosis, while covered head to toe in protective gear.

Now, more than 5 years later, Mario is healthy and serving as one of the ICU’s first Patient-Family Advisors, a role designed to give patients a voice in improving hospital services.

Read more of Mario’s story on page 17 of our Future of Care magazine: https://www.hrh.ca/the-future-of-care/

12/19/2025

ICYMI: We held our for our staff, physicians, and volunteers this week!

We came together to celebrate the season with hot chocolate, cider, cookies, and a little holiday gift for our SPVs. It was a meaningful way to share moments of cheer and thank our teams for their commitment to excellence everyday.🎁

Yesterday, we welcomed students from St. Andre Catholic School to spread   at our Wilson Hospital! Grade 7 and 8 student...
12/18/2025

Yesterday, we welcomed students from St. Andre Catholic School to spread at our Wilson Hospital!
 
Grade 7 and 8 students sang holiday carols for our staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, and visitors, and Grade 3 students shared joyful, hand-made holiday cards with our patients.
 
Thank you for helping us spread joy and happiness this season!

Yesterday, we were pleased to attend the Scale AI announcement event in Toronto at League, alongside leaders from govern...
12/17/2025

Yesterday, we were pleased to attend the Scale AI announcement event in Toronto at League, alongside leaders from government, healthcare, and industry.

We were honoured to be joined by The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, MP Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina Harbourfront, and MP Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, as we discussed how AI can drive meaningful, system-wide change in healthcare.

Hospital congestion and prolonged patient stays remain challenges across Canada’s healthcare system. Humber River Health, in collaboration with Deloitte and supported by Scale AI, is advancing iPlan, our discharge planning platform, with new AI-driven capabilities to improve patient flow management using predictive modelling.

This initiative enables care teams to plan discharges earlier, reduce delays, improve patient flow, and make more efficient use of staff time, ultimately enhancing the patient experience.

To learn more, visit: https://www.scaleai.ca/funded-projects/predicting-alternative-level-of-care-alc-patient-length-of-stay-service-need/

🚨 We’re Hiring: Academic Family Physician 📍 Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit – Humber River Health  📅 Application ...
12/17/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: Academic Family Physician
📍 Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit – Humber River Health

📅 Application deadline: December 30, 2025

Are you a family physician passionate about teaching and equity-driven care? Join Canada’s first fully digital hospital and train the next generation of doctors at the Schulich FMTU, in partnership with the University of Toronto.

What you’ll do:
🩺 Build a full-time academic family practice
📚 Supervise and mentor residents & medical students
🤝 Care for equity-deserving populations
🎓 Faculty appointment opportunity at U of T
💡 Lead, innovate, and collaborate in interdisciplinary care
💰 Signing bonus may be available

This is your chance to help shape the future of family medicine.

👉 Apply by sending and email at: MedicalRecruitment@hrh.ca
🔗 Learn more by visiting this link: https://careersen-hrrh.icims.com/jobs/22859/academic-family-physician/job

Today, we celebrated our annual   in our Team Revolution Piazza with our staff, physicians, and volunteers (SPVs)!  SPVs...
12/16/2025

Today, we celebrated our annual in our Team Revolution Piazza with our staff, physicians, and volunteers (SPVs)!

SPVs at our Wilson Hospital and Church and Finch Campuses received a holiday gift and sweet treats to celebrate the season.

Our Holiday Party is one of the many ways we express our gratitude to our SPVs for their continued dedication and excellence in the extraordinary work they do each day.

12/16/2025

Our Home Dialysis Program is designed around patient needs - providing flexibility, autonomy, and expert support. By bringing treatment home, we help patients reduce travel, improve quality of life, and live with fewer disruptions.

If you are interested in home dialysis, speak to your nephrologist for more information.

For Renee Alexander, Catherine Aldred and Virginia Debling – a trio of volunteers called ‘The Dream Team’ - volunteering...
12/15/2025

For Renee Alexander, Catherine Aldred and Virginia Debling – a trio of volunteers called ‘The Dream Team’ - volunteering at Humber built them a friendship for life.

Not only do they find joy in helping others, but they’ve also formed a lasting friendship. The three women are there for each other through holidays, shopping trips and health issues, far beyond their Wednesday volunteer shifts.

Read more about the Dream Team’s story on page 27 of our Future of Care magazine: https://www.hrh.ca/the-future-of-care/

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Hanukkah, beginning today at sundown.      In recognition of Hanukk...
12/14/2025

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Hanukkah, beginning today at sundown.

In recognition of Hanukkah, menorahs are located at the South entrance of our Wilson Hospital and in the lobbies at our Church and Finch Campuses.

To all our staff, physicians, and volunteers working today and throughout the holiday season, thank you for your commitment to our patients and each other.

Wishing you and your families a Happy Hanukkah!

Congratulations to OB/GYN Dr. Ben Tse, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Obstetricians and...
12/12/2025

Congratulations to OB/GYN Dr. Ben Tse, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)!

For more than 40 years, Dr. Tse has provided outstanding care to patients at Humber River Health and has been a driving force for innovation and access to care.

Dr. Tse served as Chief of our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department for over 20 years, was one of the first surgeons to perform laparoscopic hysterectomies, delivered the first baby at our Wilson Hospital (20 minutes before the site's scheduled opening), and is a wonderful mentor and educator to students, residents, and his colleagues.

His commitment to excellence and education continues to shape the future of women’s health at Humber.

Watch Dr. Tse’s acceptance speech on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9zoN0D01tW4

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