News & Stories
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August 10, 2023
The Nursing Practice Council ensures SickKids nurses’ voices are heard and represented
All hospital-wide initiatives and practice changes that affect nursing practice come through the Nursing Practice Council for feedback, review and approval.

July 27, 2023
SickKids projects awarded over $15 million in funding to drive breakthroughs in diabetes research
Through precision medicine and at-risk screening approaches, SickKids research projects aim to advance early intervention and equitable care for children and youth with diabetes.

June 30, 2023
Update on Motherisk research review
SickKids has completed a review of research studies conducted by Dr. Gideon Koren.

June 28, 2023
What’s in a name? Why the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program is now the Healthy Living Clinic
Dr. Elizabeth Dettmer, Staff Psychologist and Program Director of the Healthy Living Clinic, and Jenny Cooper, a parent of a SickKids patient, reflect on the importance of change to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.

June 28, 2023
Molecular insights may inform new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis
SickKids research advances the search for new medications to treat antibiotic resistant infections.

June 27, 2023
Unleashing the power of data: How the Centre for Computational Medicine is fueling next-gen research
The CCM core facility offers data science and computational services to advance cutting-edge research at SickKids and beyond.

June 22, 2023
In celebration of Pride Month, Respiratory Therapists Nicole and Taylor Johnston reflect on their relationship which started at SickKids, including their experience being married by a SickKids colleague.

June 20, 2023
Research into cell death offers path to decrease wait times for liver transplants
SickKids researchers identify a way to prevent inflammation associated with cell death that could improve the viability of donor organs.

June 19, 2023
Children's hospitals across Canada will soon receive Capsule Shredders – a device developed by a multidisciplinary team at SickKids that makes it easier for families of children with sickle cell disease to administer medication safely.

June 9, 2023
SickKids receives World Allergy Organization Center of Excellence Designation
The SickKids Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program (FAAP) receives World Allergy Organization (WAO) designation as a WAO Center of Excellence (WCOE).

June 1, 2023
Boomerang Health marks 10-year anniversary!
Boomerang Health, powered by SickKids, provides a variety of health services to children and youth.

May 30, 2023
Decoding the dark matter of our DNA: Study links genetic variants to blood pressure regulation
SickKids scientists assign function to the non-coding genome and shine a light on the genetics of hypertension.