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June 24, 2025

SickKids maintains highest designation for using an electronic medical record from HIMSS - EMRAM Stage 7

Originally awarded this prestigious designation in 2022, SickKids has now completed its first revalidation.

June 23, 2025

SickKids staff to join hospital workers across Ontario as members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) are pleased to announce that SickKids employees will become members of HOOPP’s defined benefit pension plan, effective Dec. 29, 2025.

June 20, 2025

New partnership project aims to bring customizable treatments to patients with genetic conditions

The project is funded by the Precision Child Health Partnership Translational Program, part of the collaborative efforts between two of Canada’s largest child health research hospitals, SickKids and CHU Sainte-Justine.

June 19, 2025

Transforming care through research: SickKids launches Clinical Research Strategy

SickKids has launched its first enterprise-wide Clinical Research Strategy to embed research into care, driving discovery and better outcomes for patients and families.

Krista Cardamone wearing a blue SickKids t-shirt standing in a hallway beside blue balloons.

June 18, 2025

My Why: In a moment, Krista Cardamone went from staff to parent at SickKids — and chose to stay after loss

Krista Cardamone’s daughter Leah was diagnosed with cancer at just four weeks old. Today, her work at SickKids as an Infection Control Practitioner is shaped by her experiences as a parent at the hospital.

A young girl with diabetes checks her blood sugar levels, a mediation bottle is beside her.

June 17, 2025

Clinical trial for teens shows improved health outcomes for type 1 diabetes

A new study in teenagers with type one diabetes shows promise in reducing chronic kidney disease and informing future precision care.

A young women lies in a hospital bed, her head bandaged after surgery, smiling at her father.

June 13, 2025

Molecular testing unveils new insights into adolescent and young adult brain cancer

Research highlights the need for age-specific treatment strategies that consider a tumour’s molecular origin, not just patient age at diagnosis.

A doctor listens to a young girl's breathing.

June 10, 2025

New funding to support improving access to precision asthma care for children

SickKids research will explore the diverse factors influencing childhood asthma to support more equitable and effective prevention strategies.

Bearded man in light blue shirt standing with crossed arms beside shelves of blue "American Journal" bound volumes in library.

June 9, 2025

An archivist's tale: SickKids’ history keeper David Wencer goes on the record

In recognition of International Archives Day, archivist David Wencer traces his path from SickKids volunteer to SickKids walking encyclopedia.

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.

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