3 questions with a clinician-scientist, Dr. Nardin Samuel.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist? Join us on Feb 9th, for a free virtual event and meet female scientists who will talk about their work and career paths.

Register here: bit.ly/48uvaqo

UHNITED – our first brand campaign, launches today!

At University Health Network, great minds from different disciplines come together to not only deliver the best care for our patients, but to also push the status quo of health care.
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Dr. Anna Gagliardi, Senior Scientist University Health Network, pioneers study on #Osteoarthritis care disparities for women.

Despite higher prevalence, women face treatment barriers due to gender roles, cultural norms, and socioeconomic constraints.

More: uhn.ca/corporate/News… #HealthEquity

Congratulations to Dr. Frances Chung (Krembil Brain Institute) for winning University Health Network's Inventor of the Year Award! Her groundbreaking STOP-Bang questionnaire is transforming sleep apnea diagnosis worldwide, paving the way for a healthier future. Learn more >> uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-inven…

Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the 14 young women murdered on this day in 1989 at École Polytechnique in Montreal. We remember them, and all victims of gender-based and intimate partner violence. #December6 #UHNWomen

Meet Samantha, a Medical Radiation Technologist at Toronto Western Hospital!

Her quick thinking is vital when a stroke patient arrives at the ED and needs a CT scan. Seconds can mean life or death.

Learn more about the impact of MRTs to honour #MRTWeek →bit.ly/3u6wz7j

Congratulations to the incredible Lung Transplant team at University Health Network for making history with Canada's first all-female lung transplant! Your dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring. Here's to breaking barriers and saving lives! 👏 #WomensHistoryMonth #UHNTransplant

To mark National #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , UHN News sat down with Dr. Tulin Cil, one of UHN's and Canada's leading breast cancer surgeons to discuss screening methods, risk factors to genetics and what you should know about #breastcancer .

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.Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's evidence-based psychotherapy program, Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM), will now become the standard of care for advanced and metastatic cancer patients all across Canada.

Read Alicia Mathlin's story here → bit.ly/45DZVqF

Every girl has the potential to become a powerful leader. UHNWomen envisions a world of equal opportunity for all. Let's celebrate #DayOfTheGirl by supporting girls' well-being and encouraging their leadership journeys.

UHNWomen is dedicated to fostering a culture of empowerment and support. On International #DayOfTheGirl , let's uplift and encourage girls in leadership, providing them with equal opportunities and nurturing their well-being. Together, we shape a healthier world for all!

A partnership between Toronto Rehab and the Toronto Western Family Health Team has launched a clinic dedicated to serving women with spinal cord injury, offering urinary tract infection (UTI) consultation, Pap smears and pelvic examinations!

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KITE senior scientist Dr. Catriona Steele has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier1) in Swallowing and Food Oral Processing: shorturl.at/uzCM9

This is the real priority of #DBS (deep brain stimulation):
guaranteeing access to everybody, particularly to #women and #minorities , who are still largely underserved.

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Meet Anita Kaiser, a true warrior on her journey through spinal cord injury. In '96, an accident changed her life, but her resilience led her to rehab and a passion for SCI research. Now, she's a director of research and a PhD candidate, inspiring us all. bit.ly/3t1bxXf

September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth in Canada!

This year, #UHN welcomed Karen Fleming, clinical nurse specialist and life-long sickle cell advocate whose goal is to help close the care gap for sickle cell patients in Black communities.

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'Five decades on, the words remain blunt and cruel.'

Joy Richards once faced the stark gender bias of her time. In the 1970s, she was told, 'You'll never be a doctor because you're a girl.'

Today, she proves that resilience knows no bounds. 💪

These remarkable female-led teams are driving innovation in healthcare and enhancing the lives of patients! #WomenInResearch #HealthcareInnovation

Dr. Heidi Schmidt (Heidi Schmidt), a pioneer in lung cancer detection, has spent two decades leading the fight against this deadly disease. #lungcancer #earlydetection

Meet Maria Martinez, a 23-year veteran at Krembil Brain Institute Memory Clinic. She's a dedicated social worker supporting Alzheimer's patients and families, fostering therapeutic bonds, and championing Alzheimer's awareness and advocacy. 🌟🤝🧡 #SocialWorkHeroes #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth