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September 18, 2019
SickKids named a Level 3 Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital
SickKids has been recognized as a Level 3 Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital for building an organization-wide culture of reducing unnecessary tests and treatments.
September 17, 2019
New elementary school named after SickKids scientist
Dr. Freda Miller, a scientist at SickKids Research Institute, will soon have a new elementary school named after her. Dr. Miller is a Senior Scientist in the Neurosciences & Mental Health Program, and an alumna of the Calgary public school system.
September 16, 2019
Vaping and back-to-school: Why parents need to have this important conversation with their children
Dr. Theo Moraes, Staff Respirologist at SickKids shares his tips for parents on how to have important conversations with children and youth about e-cigarette use – otherwise known as vaping – to help keep all kids happy and healthy.
September 13, 2019
Kids Health Alliance appoints interim executive director, Larissa Smit
Kids Health Alliance (KHA), founded by SickKids, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and CHEO, today announced Larissa Smit as the interim executive director. KHA is a non-profit collaborative network focused on creating better outcomes and a high-quality, consistent approach to health care for children, youth and their families.
September 12, 2019
SickKids scientists join prestigious Royal Society of Canada
Drs. Michael Taylor and Jean-Philippe Julien were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their fields and to Canadian public life.
September 10, 2019
SickKids study seeks evidence-based intervention for youth suicide prevention
SickKids clinician-scientists are testing a suicide prevention strategy in a clinical trial to find an effective intervention for the country’s second leading cause of death among adolescents.
August 23, 2019
Canadian research finds older mothers at higher risk for childbirth complications
Canadian researchers confirm severe maternal morbidity on the rise in Canada and older mothers are at higher risk for severe maternal morbidity and mortality.
August 22, 2019
To address the problem of micronutrient malnutrition in children, in the early 1990s, UNICEF challenged a research team led by Dr. Stanley Zlotkin to come up with a solution. Called “Sprinkles”, they were recently added to the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) for the prevention of anaemia in infants and children.
August 21, 2019
SickKids researchers awarded over $11.5 million in CIHR Foundation Grants competition
SickKids researchers received over $11.5 million in funding in the latest Canadian Institutes of Health Research Foundation Grants competition.
August 21, 2019
In a new perspective initiated by machine learning experts from across the globe, experts have developed a set of critical steps in a first-ever roadmap for how health-care systems can adopt machine learning into patient care.
August 20, 2019
Sharing our knowledge and expertise worldwide: Meet Dr. David Rakotsoane, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. David Rakotsoane is a Clinical Fellow, Neonatology, one of four South African fellows currently training at SickKids supported through the SickKids International/ Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Initiative. David shared his story with us and what the opportunity to learn at SickKids has meant to him.
August 13, 2019
SickKids research students share their passion for global child health on International Youth Day
Research students at SickKids Centre for Global Child Health discuss their research and how they hope to contribute to a brighter tomorrow through advancing global child health.