Virtual Urgent Care
Find out if your concern needs an emergency department or primary care visit or if you are eligible for a virtual urgent care visit.
Safety & Infection Prevention
Everyone should self-screen for symptoms before coming to SickKids. Read the list of symptoms and other tips to prevent infections from spreading.
Coming to SickKids
Before an appointment, familiarize yourself with our general guidelines for all clinical appointments.
News & Stories
January 27, 2026
Inside the evolution of SickKids’ Child Life Specialist team — and their next era
As one of the largest Child Life teams in North America, they have shaped the hospital in immeasurable ways: “Even if you don’t meet a Child Life Specialist, when you come to SickKids, you’re being impacted by Child Life.”
January 22, 2026
Precision sedation puts kids in control of their lumbar punctures
SickKids’ Anesthesia and Oncology teams are personalizing lumbar puncture procedures, giving children like Avery more choice and helping reduce unnecessary anesthesia.
January 21, 2026
Canadian scientists uncover hidden cells fueling brain cancer — and a drug that could stop them
Findings show an existing medication could be repurposed to target a newly identified cellular process that contributes to tumour growth in glioblastoma.
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