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May 25, 2018
New model of transition care at SickKids
Over the past twelve years, G2G has been instrumental in highlighting the importance of transition care at SickKids and creating resources for staff. As we evolve our current model, we will continue to apply these tools and resources within our new integrated and inter-professional model that will keep transition care at the forefront of SickKids.
May 23, 2018
Barcodes added to patient ID bands to enhance patient safety
At SickKids, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance and improve the patient experience. We are committed to making care better and safer across the hospital. One of the ways we are improving patient safety is by implementing new patient ID bands.
May 18, 2018
One of Main Street’s mainstays: Specialty Food Shop, then and now
May is Food Allergy and Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re taking a walk down memory lane with the Specialty Food Shop, which has been offering not only the goods you can’t find in a regular grocery store, but plenty of guidance to children and adults with special dietary needs for over 35 years.
May 18, 2018
Longer wait times in the Emergency Department as we upgrade to serve you better
SickKids is here to serve you. As our priority population, we are committed to providing an esteemed quality of care to our patients and families. To do this, we are constantly evaluating our current model of care and looking for ways to enhance and improve our services.
May 11, 2018
Children’s Mental Health Week: Understanding anxiety with Dr. Suneeta Monga
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week, we asked Dr. Suneeta Monga, Interim Associate Psychiatrist in Chief, Department of Psychiatry, Brain and Mental Health Program, to explain anxiety in children and youth.
May 7, 2018
Early-life risk factors for childhood obesity associated with zBMI growth rates
In a recent study, scientists from SickKids set out to discover whether there are particular time periods during infancy through preschool when BMI growth rates differ according to important risk factors such as shorter breastfeeding duration, high birthweight and high maternal body mass index (BMI).
May 7, 2018
New research identifies red flags for frontline providers when treating infants with bronchiolitis
New research from SickKids and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) finds the critical characteristics frontline providers should look for when treating infants with bronchiolitis, the most common respiratory disease in infants.
May 3, 2018
SickKids to revitalize its blood and marrow transplant unit with government investment
SickKids has received a significant funding commitment from the Government of Ontario to move forward with a renovation and expansion of its blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy unit.
April 30, 2018
Welcome to the new WAV PlayPark!
The new WAV PlayPark on Main Street is now open! This free service is for siblings of patients; children with clinic appointments at SickKids; and siblings of kids being treated in the emergency department at SickKids.
April 25, 2018
The real value for money of universal screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to new research from SickKids, universal screening for ASD may not be an effective and cost-effective approach to increase earlier diagnosis and treatment initiation.
April 24, 2018
World Malaria Day: SickKids Researchers uncover ‘blueprints’ for vaccine development
Researchers at SickKids, led by Dr. Jean-Philippe Julien, are helping to uncover the right target for a malaria vaccine by studying the proteins involved in immune responses to malaria.
April 19, 2018
Spring launch of the new AboutKidsHealth
The new AboutKidsHealth.ca is now live! Check out aboutkidshealth.ca for the same trustworthy, up-to-date health information from the experts at SickKids, with new features for patients, families and health-care providers.