Unity Health Toronto

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲. 🧡 Today, we recognize the strength and resilience of those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the families, caregivers, and care teams who support them every day. We asked three of our experts at the BARLO MS Centre to share their insights and answer some common questions about multiple sclerosis. At the BARLO MS Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital, a dedicated, multidisciplinary team continues to deliver leading-edge care, research, and education—working together to improve outcomes and advance understanding of MS. This World MS Day, we honour everyone affected by MS, across Toronto and beyond. #worldmsday #UnityHealthToronto #BARLOMSCENTRE

Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in May! Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-msgmXA

St. Michael's Hospital has officially opened its new and expanded Slaight Family Emergency Department — now spanning nearly an entire city block and among the largest and busiest emergency departments in Toronto. The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, joined the team to celebrate the grand opening yesterday. Built with equity, safety, and community needs in mind, the redesigned space optimizes layout, enhances privacy, and improves patient flow — helping create a smoother and more welcoming experience for all. “We want to do everything we can to ensure our patients’ experiences are as smooth and welcoming as possible, and this new space makes that easier for everyone,” said Dr. Steve Lin, Chief of Emergency Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital. This milestone reflects the power of partnership — bringing together hospitals, frontline teams, government, and generous donors to advance more compassionate care and better outcomes for patients. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEszS-9j #EmergencyMedicine #EmergencyCare #StMichaelsHosptial #UnityHealthToronto

Thank you to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, for joining St. Michael's Hospital to mark the official opening of the new BMO Ambulatory Care Area in The Slaight Family Emergency Department. As one of only two adult level 1 trauma centres in Canada that is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, our emergency department is one of the busiest and most complex in the country. Now spanning nearly an entire city block, the new space helps reduce crowding and shorten wait times by streamlining care for people who do not need a hospital bed. It also helps patients receive safer, faster, and high-quality care from the moment they arrive. “Thank you to the incredible team at St. Michael’s Hospital and to the amazing healthcare workers at Unity Health Toronto and across our city for your dedication, your compassion and the tremendous impact you have on people’s lives every day,” said Minister Jones. This is the latest investment from the Ontario government, in addition to: ✅ Over $1 billion to support the redevelopment and expansion of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, including the construction of a new state-of-the-art patient care tower. ✅ More than $11 million in critical infrastructure updates across Unity Health Toronto. ✅ $15 million to support the relocation of the NICU at St. Michael’s to connect critically ill newborns and their families to specialized care. “Progress happens through partnership — between hospitals, frontline teams, government and generous donors all working toward the same goal: better compassionate care and better outcomes for patients. Today’s announcement reflects that shared commitment,” said Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto.

Dr. Amol Verma, clinician scientist at St. Michael's Hospital and Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto, spoke with CBC in response to a recent poll about Canadian’s opinions on the use of AI in healthcare. Dr. Verma says that although AI could be used for administrative duties to make the health-care system more efficient, it’s still not reliable enough to replace human judgment.   “We do value that human relationship, that human connection," he said. "And so when we think ... how do we incorporate these new technologies, we should take that into account."   Results from the poll revealed that 68 percent of respondents said that they would rather wait two weeks to see a human doctor than immediately get an AI-generated diagnosis. https://lnkd.in/gqFvZNNZ

A new photo exhibit titled Within the Highs and Lows: Young and Type 1, offers a powerful glimpse into the daily realities of young adults navigating life with a chronic condition — from the excitement of independence to the constant, often invisible demands of managing their health. These are a few of the images – along with a quote from each photographer – that will be on display as part of the exhibit. Co-led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and young adults living with type 1 diabetes, the exhibit features more than 30 intimate, raw, and deeply personal images captured by the participants themselves. Together, they tell stories of vulnerability and resilience that define life with this condition. 📍 Arta Gallery, 14 Distillery Lane, Distillery District, Toronto  📅 May 29–31 Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaS_Reje #Type1Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #UnityHealthToronto

Research at Unity Health Toronto is pushing the boundaries of what's possible. And it starts with our graduate trainees – the Master’s and PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows - poised to solve healthcare’s most pressing challenges. Yesterday, the Research Training Centre's Research Day 2026 welcomed over 170 of them, alongside judges, speakers, and supporters, at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute for a full day of scientific exchange and celebration that put their work front and centre. Dr. Ori Rotstein, Vice President of Research and Innovation, opened the day with remarks on the significance of the Indigenous Health Research Stream, which launched this spring — a meaningful step in our commitment to equity and inclusion in research. The keynote address from Dr. Kamran Khan, scientist, infectious disease physician, and founder and CEO of BlueDot set an inspiring tone, drawing on his own journey to impart wisdom on innovation, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn bold ideas into real change. Throughout the day, trainees showcased their research through oral and poster presentations, culminating in recognition of outstanding work across our training programs with 6 oral competition awards and 6 poster competition awards. Thank you to our judges, session chairs, speakers, volunteers, and everyone who made Research Day 2026 possible.

Big news. Maturn is partnering with Unity Health Toronto. Women in health care carry so much. And too often, the moments that shape them most such as becoming a mother, stepping into leadership, moving through perimenopause, happen without the right support in place. Maturn will be delivering programming across key life stages for the women at Unity Health Toronto, helping leaders build workplaces where their people don't just succeed but truly thrive. As Cheryl Croutch, Director of Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness says: "At Unity Health, we are proud to empower women in the workplace through every stage of their career journey. Through this partnership, Maturn will deliver impactful programming grounded in leader feedback and our commitment to staff wellbeing, helping leaders foster more balanced, supportive and sustainable work-life experiences. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where our people don’t just succeed but truly thrive.” This is exactly the kind of partnership that fuels us. Welcome to the Maturn family, Unity Health Toronto. #WomensLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #MaturnPartner #UnityHealthToronto

We’re proud to share Unity Health Toronto’s 2025-26 Nursing Annual Report, a reflection of the knowledge, commitment & impact of nurses across our organization and the supports available to enable nursing excellence. Highlights include: 👥 4,150 nurses delivering exceptional care ⭐ Strong collaboration and a shared commitment to continuous improvement 🧠 Education initiatives advancing patient safety 💪 Improved transfer of accountability through enhanced handoff practices 📈 Opportunities for nurse learning and professional growth ✅ Ongoing investment in developing clinical expertise 💻 Innovation in digital nursing practice 📖 Growing research and scholarship at the point of care This work reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where nurses feel supported, empowered and inspired to lead and grow in their careers. Read the full report to see the impact in action: https://lnkd.in/eMF-KZtY