Dr. Bradley MacIntosh, senior scientist at Sunnybrook, is developing an #AI tool to analyze and outline locations of brain bleeds visible on CT scans, supporting timelier treatment and potentially improving outcomes for stroke patients.

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Congratulations to this year’s Sunnybrook Excellence in Education Award recipients. All of this year’s recipients and nominees have demonstrated a commitment to Sunnybrook’s mission to invent the future of health care through education.

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Your voice matters! We’re developing a food 🍲 and retail 🛍️ strategy for our Bayview campus and want to hear from you! Complete this short survey to help us improve your experience: bit.ly/3vNWfqx.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Haas to the de Souza Chair in Trauma Clinical Research. Dr. Haas’ overarching focus will be on improving patient long-term outcomes after injury and improving equity in trauma care.

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Today is #DoctorsDay !

From routine check-ups to lifesaving interventions, doctors play an indispensable role in safeguarding our health and well-being.

Thank you for all that you do – you are one of the reasons this place is special! 💚

We’re proud to offer unique education classes for patients scheduled for heart surgery at Sunnybrook. Hear from our peer support volunteer, Jay Davis, and his surgeon Dr. Stephen Fremes, about the positive impact on the patient experience: bit.ly/44egASn

From thinking the impossible to making it possible – learn more about how Sunnybrook has partnered to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about caring for pregnant patients with disabilities. bit.ly/3JDeDFI

From receiving a challenging #cancer prognosis to becoming a cancer warrior, former Sunnybrook patient Vera shares her lived experience and how, 10 years on, she is giving back.

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#CancerAwarenessMonth

Today is #WorldIPDay and we’re celebrating our inventors who’ve turned their ideas into innovative products that are helping solve healthcare’s most complex challenges. More than 20 spin-off companies have been founded through the work at Sunnybrook Research Institute.

April is Parkinson Awareness Month. Sunnybrook scientist, Dr. Nir Lipsman, is leading a trial exploring how focused ultrasound can be used to advance the delivery of potential disease-modifying therapies to patients living with the disease.

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Last week INOVAIT, the image-guided therapy (IGT) network hosted by Sunnybrook, held its annual Discovery Forum. This event brings together leaders to explore the evolution of IGT technologies to invent the future of health care.

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We are working as part of Team Ontario to reduce hip and knee replacement wait times. Toronto Star recently covered the important work that the Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative is doing to achieve just that!

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The Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative celebrated one-year of weekend surgery, completing an additional 1,120 joint replacement surgeries during weekend surgeries.

Read more about one patient’s experience: bit.ly/3JuuXZs

Update: the laneway construction affecting access to the Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre is now complete and regular access is restored. Thank you for your patience!

🚨 Laneway construction is underway, impacting access to the Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre. Patients and visitors should plan ahead for their visit. Read more: bit.ly/3T49VoE

We want your input! We’re developing a food and retail service strategy for our Bayview campus. Complete a short survey to help us learn your needs, and plan retail requirements for new buildings in the future. bit.ly/3vNWfqx

Dr. Jesse Chao, scientist at Sunnybrook and Canada Research Chair in Precision Cancer Diagnostics and AI, is developing AI software to better detect cancerous cells in the mouth which will support early detection and improved patient outcomes.

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In case you missed it, our next virtual Speaker Series on April 18 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Join us for #CancerAwarenessMonth to hear Sunnybrook experts discuss personalized cancer care. 🔗 bit.ly/3JhyCd4