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Two surgeons in blue scrubs and patterned surgical caps perform a procedure using advanced medical imaging equipment in an operating room.

June 2, 2025

SickKids experts perform Canada's first endovascular hemispherectomy

When surgery wasn't an option, SickKids experts decided to perform a novel procedure done only a handful of times in the world, giving Maryam a new chance at life.

May 28, 2025

Global experts release first international consensus guidelines for a precision genetic medicine

The guidelines aim to improve screening and broaden access to antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy.

Teen sits leaning against a wall with head in her hand.

May 20, 2025

Study investigates efficacy of safety planning interventions for suicide prevention among children and adolescents

Meta-analysis highlights the need for effective interventions that are tailored for paediatric populations.

May 14, 2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Nursing Excellence Awards

SickKids celebrates 150 years of nursing excellence, honours nurses for the profound impact they have on patients and their families.

Two women stand side by side with their arms crossed surrounded by drawings of genes and brains.

May 6, 2025

When code meets CRISPR: Postdocs innovating in brain science

Two postdoctoral fellows working in the Li Lab are using different tools—computational modeling and gene-editing technology—to collaboratively unlock a better understanding of the developing brain.

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May 2, 2025

Boomerang Health honoured by Vaughan Chamber of Commerce with Business Achievement Award

Boomerang Health Powered by SickKids was honoured for its outstanding contributions to the thriving community of Vaughan, picking up a Business Achievement Award from the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce in the Health and Wellness category.

The Family Centre entrance includes a clear sign above the door, welcome desk with a screen of rotating messages and plenty of health information resources.

May 2, 2025

The Family Centre and Children’s Library are closed for renovations

The Family Centre and Children’s Library at SickKids are closed for renovations as of May 5. Although the space is closed, many of the services will continue to be available.

Five women in blue jackets pose together at a sewing table.

April 30, 2025

Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers celebrate 75 years of “Making SickKids Better”

“Volunteers Make Waves” is a fitting theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 given our Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers (WAV) are celebrating their 75th anniversary!

April 29, 2025

Phone system outage (Code Grey) resolved

The Code Grey network outage that was impacting the phone system at SickKids has been resolved.

Digital screen with DNA strands and sequencing ATGC data background.

April 21, 2025

Study reveals new genetic mechanism behind autism development

Researchers have identified a genetic link between myotonic dystrophy and autism spectrum disorder, which may explain how autism develops in the general population.

A collage showing five photos of SickKids staff who support the transplant program. In the top row are Jane Darch, Jaina Leitch, and Dr. Aamir Jeewa. In the bottom row are Kalyn Bolland and Melissa Darby.

April 16, 2025

“We really do see it as a team”: Meet 5 SickKids staff supporting patients on their transplant journeys

Get to know some of the members of SickKids’ Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre team providing transformative care.

Illustration of a mother and child visiting a doctor's office.

April 14, 2025

Childhood obesity guidelines provide recommendations for care, quality of life

The updated Canadian guidelines are informed by evidence-based recommendations from SickKids researchers.

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