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A group of people wearing construction gear gather around a large steel beam on the roof of a building, with the Toronto skyline in the background

September 16, 2022

We’re reaching new heights on the Patient Support Centre!

The Patient Support Centre (PSC) has reached the highest point of construction – a milestone known as “topping off”. The PSC is a critical first step in Project Horizon, SickKids’ campus redevelopment.

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September 16, 2022

Choosing Wisely: SickKids study leads to improved process for diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children

Research shows the implementation of a standardized approach to UTI diagnosis and follow-up reduced misdiagnosis and antibiotic use.

September 8, 2022

SickKids clinicians and researchers receive prestigious national honours

Five SickKids clinicians and researchers receive highly prestigious academic honours for their significant contributions to Canadian health sciences and paediatric medicine.

August 23, 2022

Hospitalizations for unintentional cannabis poisonings among Canadian children surged after legalization

Unique study from SickKids and The Ottawa Hospital found hospitalizations increased more in jurisdictions where the sale of cannabis edibles was allowed.

Liquid is poured from a bottle in to a measuring cup.

August 16, 2022

Update on liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen for SickKids parents and caregivers

SickKids reminds patients and families about ways to access liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These recommendations are not for the general public.

Young child sits on adult's lap. Adult is wearing a hair net. Another adult stands behind them.

August 15, 2022

Single-patient gene therapy clinical trial at SickKids carves a path for Precision Child Health

A SickKids team of doctors and researchers conducted a gene therapy clinical trial for a child with SPG50, one of the first examples of individualized genetic medicine.

Collage of the Research Institute trainees, featuring Kimberly Gauthier, Nifemi Adeoye, Kristine Keon, and Clare Burn Aschner

July 25, 2022

From undergrads to postdocs, meet our trainees in the SickKids Research Institute

The Research Institute is home to trainees who work alongside renowned scientists and researchers who are making invaluable contributions to the science being conducted at SickKids.

Collage featuring SickKids research trainees: Kimberley Gauthier, Nifemi Adeoye, Kristine Keon, and Clare Burn Aschner

July 22, 2022

SickKids Indigenous and Black Nursing Student Awards aim to support greater equity, diversity and inclusion in nursing

Through the Award for Indigenous Nursing Students and the Award for Black Nursing Students, SickKids will welcome four award recipients to the hospital for clinical placement.

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July 21, 2022

SickKids researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants worth more than $15.5 million

Over 20 SickKids researchers were awarded more than $15.5 million in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants: Spring 2022 competition.

Child lays on bed of CT machine.

July 18, 2022

Choosing Wisely: Research shows low-risk injuries can safely forego abdominal CT imaging

With the typical rise in child and youth injuries from outdoor activities expected this summer, new research is helping to guide clinicians when CT imaging is needed most to help avoid unnecessary testing.

Child seated in a wheelchair connected to a large machine.

July 18, 2022

SickKids doctors implant the first total artificial heart for a child in Canada

SickKids teams came together to urgently perform an innovative procedure to bridge Mariam to a second heart transplant after she went into heart failure for a second time.

A man, girl and young boy ride bicycles and scooters. They all wear helmets.

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.

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