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September 25, 2019
Lotus Health is a health and advocacy program for youth under the age of 18 who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or may be at risk of experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking.
September 25, 2019
From survivors: Cancer journey doesn’t end at remission
SickKids research shows that many childhood cancer survivors will develop some kind of late effects of their cancer or its treatment – including increased risk of heart problems, mental health concerns, and new cancers – at some point in their lives.
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 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.
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.
June 19, 2019
New resource aims to help bridge the gap between clinicians and teen parents
Go behind the scenes with the clinical team and young mothers responsible for creating the “Complete Care of Young Parents and their Children” infographic, a joint effort between SickKids, Young Parents No Fixed Address (YPNFA), Toronto Public Health, and the University of Toronto.
April 24, 2019
Young girl’s rapid recovery shows how far paediatric liver transplant has come
Julia Berardi, 5, received a liver transplant at SickKids to cure her rare genetic disease. Her parents and doctors are calling for organ donors during National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week.
March 7, 2019
The Centre for Global Child Health celebrates International Women's Day 2019
Female leaders at Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives share how they are catalyzing change at the local and national level to improve health care for newborns, children and youth and helping to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for Ghana.
January 24, 2019
Study provides data on outcomes after feeding tube placement in children with neurologic impairment
A team led by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and ICES analyzed survival rates after feeding tube placement in children between 13 months and 17 years of age.
November 7, 2018
Becoming a Medical Device Reprocessor for the day
SickKids staff from a variety of departments were invited to gown up and experience first-hand the valuable role medical device reprocessors (MDR) play at SickKids.
October 16, 2018
Photovoice: a photography exhibit that fosters connections among teens with cancer
Photovoice, a therapeutic support program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), combines photography with weekly group sessions so participants can express themselves and communicate their cancer journeys.
September 28, 2018
This Sepsis Awareness Month learn how SickKids works hard 365 days a year to prevent sepsis
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to any infection, and can lead to widespread tissue damage, multi-organ failure, and death. Treatment needs to be delivered as soon as a diagnosis is reached. SickKids works hard to prevent sepsis every single day.