Humber River Health, 1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON (2026)

02/17/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing Ramadan from February 17 to March 19.

For our staff, physicians, and volunteers who are observing, a basket of snacks will be available in our Spiritual Centre should you need nourishment while at work during Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) or Iftar (breaking of the fast). We sincerely appreciate your dedication to our patients, our community, and one another.

For those celebrating, Ramadan Mubarak! May this month bring you peace, fulfillment, and spiritual renewal.

02/17/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Lunar New Year today!

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we wish all those celebrating a year filled with health, happiness, bravery, and resilience. May this Lunar New Year bring you and your loved ones renewal, unity, and success.

02/16/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy – a day dedicated to celebrating all the people in your life who make it special!

Thank you to all our staff, physicians, and volunteers working this long-weekend. We appreciate you and your dedication to our patients!

02/15/2026

This past week, our leadership team proudly participated in our Accreditation Round Robin, as we prepare for our 2027 accreditation.

This important work reflects our commitment to excellence and our continuous drive to enhance the quality of care we provide to our patients, families, and community every day.

Thank you to all who planned and participated in this meaningful and educational initiative!

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, our hearts are full thanks to you - our grateful patients!🩵

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful messages about our staff, physicians, volunteers, and hospital community. Your trust and gratitude fuel our commitment to delivering innovative and high-reliability care every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a !

02/13/2026

ICYMI: Patient Connect is here — Humber River Health’s new appointment reminder system.

Watch this video for a step‑by‑step look at what the Patient Connect experience will look like, and see how it helps support a smoother appointment process.

Patient Connect lets you receive secure text or automated phone reminders about your visit, offering a simple, no‑app experience that works seamlessly with our scheduling tools.

You can confirm your appointment, connect with administrative staff for needed support.

Patient Connect will be implemented across participating clinics over the coming months to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Learn more: https://www.hrh.ca/2026/01/15/notifications/

02/12/2026

Meet Dr. Sarah Kitner, a resident at our Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit.

During our chat with Dr. Kitner, she emphasized the importance of having a family physician and the benefits of having a resident doctor involved in your care.

Interested in seeing if you qualify for a family doctor at Humber? Visit: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/IntakePortal.html?eReqRef=dd996699-6fef-42fb-b746-4c94ac2b7506

02/11/2026

Today, we proudly unveiled a new plaque in our Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU), recognizing the vital role our Family Medicine residents play in delivering exceptional patient care. 🩺

The plaque helps build transparency and trust by highlighting the scope of practice of our residents and reminding patients that all resident care is fully supported by supervising staff physicians.

Thank you to Dr. Susan Tory, Chief of Medicine and Medical Director of the Medicine Program and Command Centre, Dr. Priya Sood, Co‑Chief (Interim) and Family Medicine HRH Postgraduate Site Program Director, Schulich FMTU, and Beatrise Edelstein, VP, Post Acute Care and Health Systems Partnerships, who shared their heartfelt remarks during the unveiling.

We appreciate all who participated in this meaningful moment during Resident Doctor Appreciation Week!

02/11/2026

Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women across our hospital who, through dedication, teamwork, and a deep commitment to making a difference, bring science to life every day.

From MRI technology and pharmacy automation to surgical assisting, biomedical engineering, laboratory science, nursing, and more - their knowledge, innovation and compassion help shape safer care and better outcomes for our patients at Humber.

To every woman and girl curious about science, your future patients are counting on you.🩵

02/11/2026

Join us at a ‘Heart-to-Heart' at Humber River Health!

In celebration of Heart Month, we’re excited to invite you to our upcoming ‘Heart-to-Heart’ Fireside Chat focused on exploring cardiac care services and prevention.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 26
🕕 Time: 6PM to 8PM
📍 Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Hospital

The event will feature esteemed speakers, including Humber Cardiologists, followed by the opportunity to participate in our blood pressure clinic. Please see the poster and agenda for more information.

Interested in attending? RSVP here: https://forms.gle/U2pSFVxdiXUKPtzPA

02/10/2026

Join us on February 23 from 12PM-1PM for our Black History Month 2026 Event, as we welcome Keynote Speaker Dr. Vidoll Regisford, a renowned psychotherapy and counselling practitioner.

This free event focuses not only on educating, but inspiring attendees on the contributions of Black pioneers in medicine and science, while emphasizing the importance of health equity and data collection.

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Interested in attending? RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=klhoOPcUFUGORHokYjsEZCnHR7yT4YhAivA7-YgKkg9UNFlQR0pYMTdOTjZKWVVTVktRUUlTWDdYTi4u&origin=QRCode

02/09/2026

During Cardiovascular Professionals Week, we are proud to recognize the Cardiology Technologists who provide exceptional diagnostic testing and cardiac care to our patients and community.

From diagnostic testing to advanced cardiac device care, our Cardiology Technologists support patients during routine appointments and critical moments alike—providing expertise, compassion, and continuity of care every step of the way.

As we grow the services offered to our community, including the need for a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, our team of Cardiology Technologists continue to support patients through every stage of their journey.

02/07/2026

Yesterday, we happily received 100 care kits kindly packed and donated to Humber on behalf of Graybar Canada and Kits for a Cause!

Each pack contained items such as bags, a blanket, an adult coloring book, crayons, a message of Hope card, and more to be distributed to patients and families at our Church and Finch Campuses.

We express our gratitude to GraybaR Canada and Kits for a Cause for sharing their kindness and generosity with our patients and community!

02/06/2026

Congratulations to Charriss Memita, Mayura Kandasamy, Dr. Andre LaRoche, Valerie Quartarone, Vishnave Maheswaran, Kelly Da Cruz, and Paula Reynolds, who are our first-place poster award winners from last week’s Scholarly Practice Conference with their poster “Utilizing Key Performance Indicators to Drive Quality Improvement Initiatives in the Birthing Unit.”

The objective of this project was to reduce the rate of low-risk repeat C-sections performed before 39 weeks gestation as outlined in evidence-based guidelines and BORN KPI targets.

Learn more about this project:https://www.hrh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BORN-KPI-IHI-Poster.pdf

02/05/2026

Dr. Stephen Glazer, our Medical Director of our Medical and Surgical Bariatric Programs, was recently featured in a Globe and Mail article regarding Canada’s growing obesity problem and the options available.

Read more in the Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-how-will-cheaper-versions-of-ozempic-tip-the-scales/

02/05/2026

As you walk through our Portals of Care, you’ll discover countless easels along our entrances – each forming our Black History Month (BHM) Time Capsule.

Our BHM Time Capsule showcases some of Humber’s meaningful initiatives over the past decade, as well as Black trailblazers in healthcare who continue to inspire future generations.

We encourage you to take some time to visit, reflect, and learn!

02/04/2026

Last June, our Cancer Care Clinic underwent a vibrant transformation with the installation of 81 pieces of art, thanks to a generous initiative led by the not-for-profit foundation ArtWorks for Cancer (AWFC).

The installation, which spans waiting areas, consult rooms, and treatment spaces, is part of a larger mission to turn sterile clinical environments into warm, hopeful, and healing spaces for patients, their families, and the health care teams that support them.

Read more: https://www.oha.com/news/art-installation-enhances-cancer-care

02/03/2026

Congratulations to Raminder Grewal, Angelica Love Memita, Tharsika Thirunavukkarasu, Sherry Li, Kathryn Favot, Sarah Yang, Riya Patel, Saptha Navaratnam, Angela Cacciatore, Lalita Singh, Andrew Messiha, Francis Cacao, Suzi Laj, and Apoorva Kelkar, who are our second place poster award winners from last week’s Scholarly Practice Conference with their poster “Enhancing Access to Cancer Medications - Reducing Turnaround Times via Expanded Reimbursement Support.”

Our Cancer Clinic serves a community with significant socio-economic stressors; whereby financial assistance is heavily relied upon for access to lifesaving medications. As cancer treatments become increasingly more complex, they also become more financially burdensome for patients. The Oncology Medication Reimbursement Specialist (MRS) plays a vital role in navigating this increasingly complicated landscape of drug access and funding.

Learn more about this project:https://www.hrh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cancer-Medications.pdf

02/02/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Evanyshyn, Kukwinder Chana, Shirley Goguen, Diana Dini, Dr. Gihad Nesrallah, Dr. Maxim Ben-Yakov, Grace Mercieca, Debbie Martino, Zahra Sheraly, and Azeem Mamajiwalla, who are our third-place poster award winners from last week’s Scholarly Practice Conference, with their poster “Better Scripts, Happier Patients - First MEDITECH Hospital to Use PrescribeIT®.”

Humber is the first MEDITECH-based hospital in Canada to implement PrescribeIT®, a national electronic prescribing service developed by Canada Health Infoway. PrescribeIT® enables secure, direct transmission of prescriptions from hospital to pharmacy, eliminating handwritten, printed, or faxed prescriptions.

Learn more about this project and its key benefits:https://www.hrh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PrescribeIT-IHI-Poster.pdf

02/01/2026

February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, achievements, and resilience of people of African, Caribbean, and Black descent. It is an opportunity to learn from the stories, honour the legacies, and recognize the profound impact Black Canadians have had on our shared culture and identity.

This year, the Government of Canada’s theme for Black History Month is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.”

To support this theme, we will celebrate Humber’s meaningful initiatives over the past decade, as well as recognize Black trailblazers in healthcare and beyond, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.

01/31/2026

Meet Brandon Ractoo, one of our Clinical Practice Leaders at our Church Campus.

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Brandon shared his insights on what Alzheimer’s is, common misconceptions, and simple but meaningful ways families, caregivers, and communities can support people experiencing memory loss. Small acts of kindness can make a powerful difference.

01/30/2026

Today, we were proud to host our annual Scholarly Practice Conference, led by our Quality and Patient Safety team.

The conference brought together staff, physicians, and volunteers to connect, learn, and share the meaningful quality improvement work happening across Humber. Through poster and abstract presentations, teams from across the organization showcased initiatives, ideas, and insights that continue to strengthen patient care and safety.

Thank you to everyone who presented, attended, and helped make this event a success. Your dedication and collaboration continue to build and advance our culture of quality improvement at Humber.

01/30/2026

At Humber, we are proud to highlight the important quality improvement work underway to strengthen vascular access practices and improve patient outcomes across our organization.

Vascular Access Devices (VADs) play an important role in our patients’ care. When not managed properly, they can increase the risk of complications such as Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI). To reduce these risks and support safer care, Humber has several initiatives currently in progress that focus on prevention, education, and continuous improvement.

Read more: https://www.hrh.ca/2026/01/30/advancing-vascular-access-best-practices-to-improve-patient-safety/

01/30/2026

Introducing Patient Connect — Humber River Health’s new appointment reminder system.

Replacing our previous reminder tools with a simple, no‑app experience that integrates with our scheduling system. Patients can receive secure text or automated phone reminders, confirm appointments, and connect with administrative staff for extra support.

We’re phasing in Patient Connect across participating clinics at Humber River Health over the coming months to help ensure a smooth transition for patients and staff.

Learn more and get support: www.hrh.ca/notifications

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