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November 19, 2019
Statement: Motherisk website not operated by SickKids
SickKids wishes to alert the public and the medical community that the motherisk.org website is currently being operated by a third party and in no way represents SickKids or the former Motherisk Helplines.
November 14, 2019
SickKids is No. 1 for researcher intensity on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2019 list
SickKids is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals. In 2019, SickKids Research Institute holds the number one spot for researcher intensity.
November 12, 2019
Mothers and siblings of children with cancer experience higher rate of mental health-related outpatient visits decades after the original cancer diagnosis, according to new research co-led by SickKids and ICES.
November 1, 2019
SickKids shows its Halloween spirit at the annual United Way Costume Contest!
SickKids celebrated its 28th year of fundraising for United Way Greater Toronto with its annual Halloween Costume Contest. Costumes were worn by staff, patients and family members, with all donations going towards United Way.
October 25, 2019
Occupational Therapy team focuses on patient safety with new initiative
We spotlight the Occupational Therapy team at SickKids, which supports children like Scarlett with everyday 'occupations'. Learn more about a new innovative initiative being rolled out by the team.
October 22, 2019
A new phase begins: Patient Support Centre groundbreaking
A new SickKids is rising – we recently broke ground on the new Patient Support Centre, the first critical phase of our campus redevelopment, Project Horizon.
October 17, 2019
Our toy shelves at SickKids are full for the 2019 holiday season! Toys donated to SickKids for the upcoming holidays will be redirected to our community partners.
October 9, 2019
Researchers discover a new cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of the cancer genome
Ontario-led research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the non-coding regions of the human cancer genome, also known as the “dark matter” of human cancer DNA. The mutation represents a new potential therapeutic target for several types of cancer.
September 30, 2019
Photovoice: The power of photography brings teen cancer patients and siblings together
“I’ve been on a journey from sickness to health - I’ve gone from needles in my arms to a camera in my hand.” Teens in the Photovoice therapeutic program experience their cancer journeys through a different lens – the camera lens.
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 19, 2019
SickKids CEO named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow
Dr. Ronald Cohn was formally inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Fellowship, one of Canada’s highest academic honours. Dr. Cohn was selected for his global leadership and scientific achievements in genetic medicine.