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November 7, 2016
SickKids topping the charts as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
SickKids is proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This is the fifth time since 2011 SickKids has received this award.
November 7, 2016
Over the past 10 years the Complex Care Program at SickKids has been caring for hundreds of children and families as they navigate not just their health care needs but all aspects of life with medical complexity.
November 3, 2016
Better Nights, Better Days intervention study aims to help kids sleep better
Researchers across Canada have created a unique program to address insomnia in kids. “Better Nights, Better Days” is an evidence-based online intervention program for parents who have children that experience sleep issues.
October 28, 2016
SickKids VS campaign: A lot of buzz, thoughtful feedback and important discussion
The new SickKids VS campaign has garnered a lot of attention. We are delighted at the significant positive feedback from families and children who say they experience the ad campaign as empowering, and as breaking through stereotypes. We are also keenly aware that this has not been the only reaction to the campaign.
October 25, 2016
Science Show & Tell: New insight into how cells control the pH of their internal compartments
Research from Dr. John Rubinstein has determined the first atomic structure of part of a V-ATPase called the VO region. This research answers a question that people have been trying to answer for more than 25 years.
October 25, 2016
Autism Awareness Month: SickKids improves care for kids with autism
For Autism Awareness Month, we talked to a SickKids expert, Dr. Barbara Muskat, Director of Social Work at SickKids, on why we need to be more sensitive and accommodating to our patients with unique needs.
October 21, 2016
Jacob Tremblay and SickKids patients talk life with facial differences
Current and former patients from the craniofacial and cleft lip and palate programs at SickKids gathered with excitement in Marnie’s Studio for a private visit with 10-year old actor Jacob Tremblay.
October 19, 2016
Spiritual and religious care and beyond: How the chaplaincy team cares for SickKids
This week is Spiritual and Religious Care Awareness Week and we’re putting the spotlight on chaplains at SickKids to show the many ways they support patients, families and staff.
October 17, 2016
SickKids VS. The Greatest Challenges in Child Health
We have embarked on our biggest and boldest campaign yet. Learn more from Lori Davison, Vice President, Brand Strategy and Communications at SickKids Foundation.
October 14, 2016
October 16 is World Food Day, a day when people around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicating hunger in our lifetime. Katie Boone, a Core Paediatric Resident at SickKids, offers her perspective.
October 11, 2016
Team Canada swimmers visit SickKids
Patients and families at SickKids were in for quite a treat when some special athletes showed up for a visit.
October 7, 2016
SickKids-Ghana Paediatric Nursing Education Partnership expands education program to Tamale, Ghana
As the first training site outside of Accra, the Paediatric Associate Membership Programme in Tamale will help build nursing capacity in the northern regions of Ghana.