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January 31, 2023
Cardiac procedure renamed at SickKids in honour of surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas
SickKids officially renames life-saving cardiac procedure at the hospital to honour the contributions of laboratory technician Vivien Thomas.

January 31, 2023
SickKids continues to rank as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals for 2022
SickKids ranks first for hospital intensity and second for researcher intensity as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals.

January 19, 2023
How “Our Kind of Nursing” is adopting a strengths-based approach to care
SickKids is one of five institutions pioneering Strengths-based Nursing and Health Care — a new standard of care that recognizes the strengths of every member of a child’s care team.

December 8, 2022
Going above and beyond: Meet the recipients of the President’s Award
Inspiring individuals and teams recognized for their positive contributions to the SickKids community.

December 6, 2022
SickKids’ helipad: connecting patients to critical, lifesaving care for over 50 years
In 1972, SickKids opened the first rooftop helipad in Canada. By breaking down geographic boundaries, the helipad helped to solidify SickKids’ role as a leading paediatric hospital in Ontario.

October 27, 2022
Nurse Seetha Padmanabhan celebrates 50 years at SickKids
This month marks 50 years since Nurse Seetha Padmanabhan, who was the primary nurse for conjoined twins Nida and Hira Jamal, first joined SickKids’ Nursing team.

October 14, 2022
Recognizing Lori Ives-Baine, the nurse who guides patients’ families through their grief
As Grief Support Coordinator at SickKids, Nurse Lori Ives-Baine supports families that are preparing for, experiencing and grieving the loss of a child.

October 12, 2022
Happy Emergency Nurses Day to the nurses that provide urgent care to SickKids patients
Meet Anjelica, a Clinical Support Nurse who works in the Emergency Department at SickKids.

September 30, 2022
New Indigenous Health Navigator to support culturally safe care for Indigenous children and families
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, SickKids shares its ongoing commitment to reconciliation and introduces their first Indigenous Health Navigator.

September 22, 2022
Meet the behind-the-scenes team that keeps SickKids ticking
A team of 10 nurses is responsible for ensuring the hospital runs smoothly and safely after hours.

July 5, 2022
National Injury Prevention Day: Preventing predictable injuries in children and youth
On average, SickKids treats injuries in over 900 children and youth per year, many of which are preventable.

May 11, 2022
Celebrating excellence in nursing at SickKids
The Nursing Excellence Awards recognize the unique contributions of SickKids nurses across practice, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Learn more about this year’s award recipients!