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October 10, 2024
Code Orange: How SickKids plans for the unimaginable
In a Code Orange – disaster activation, SickKids staff must mobilize and collaborate seamlessly on very short notice. Staff engage in a hospital-wide simulation as an essential way to plan and manage their response to multiple or mass casualty events.
October 1, 2024
Sharing our knowledge and expertise worldwide: Meet Dr. Gary Peiser, Johannesburg, South Africa
Meet Dr. Gary Peiser, a clinical fellow who recently completed his subspecialty training in paediatric interventional radiology at SickKids. Gary shared his fellowship experience with us, reflecting on what this opportunity has meant for him.
October 1, 2024
“It just lightens it”: SickKids’ WAV PlayPark transforms family’s hospital stay
For a family with premature twins, a space at SickKids for a young sibling made the hospital experience easier – and more fun.
September 24, 2024
"Why does my child have cancer?": Inside the world of cancer genetic counselling at SickKids
As a genetic counsellor in SickKids’ Cancer Genetics Program, Bailey Gallinger helps families who may be affected by a cancer predisposition syndrome.
September 19, 2024
SickKids #2 in World’s Best Specialized Hospitals ranking by Newsweek
SickKids is proud to be named one of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals (Pediatrics) for 2025 by Newsweek and Statista.
September 16, 2024
The Perspective: Ringing the bell after 880 days of cancer treatment
It seemed almost impossible in the beginning, but more than two years after I was diagnosed with leukemia, I celebrated the end of my treatment in July.
August 26, 2024
A quest for a new malaria vaccine with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Danton Ivanochko
A dedicated scientist and father of two, Dr. Danton Ivanochko is part of a global effort to prevent malaria.
August 21, 2024
Self-repairing mitochondria use novel recycling system, study finds
The newly identified mechanism allows mitochondria to recycle localized damage and maintain healthy function.
August 9, 2024
SickKids seeing growing number of injuries from e-scooters and e-bicycles
Children under 16 years old should not operate e-devices, which can place them at risk of serious injury in the event of a fall or collision.
July 30, 2024
Welcome to the Cellular Therapy Facility: precision medicine in the heart of SickKids
Small cells, big impact. A specialized space at SickKids is helping improve the delivery of tailormade cellular therapies.
July 29, 2024
The cellular secret of how memories are made, and lost
Scientists use a peptide to strengthen connections between brain cells and restore memory in a pre-clinical model.
July 25, 2024
Improving quality of life for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction
Research shows promising results from the first paediatric sacral neuromodulation program in Canada.