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Photo of a graph that shows an upward line indicating that Emergency Department visits have increased in an upward direction since 2010 among young people aged 8 to 19.

January 22, 2020

SickKids and ICES study finds increase of intentional overdoses among Ontario youth

A new study has found a striking U-shaped trend in the number of emergency department (ED) visits for intentional overdose among youth. Further investigation is needed to understand the reasons for the sharp increase in recent years and help inform strategies to mitigate and reverse it.

SickKids hospital exterior

January 17, 2020

SickKids named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People

SickKids was once again named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People list. This recognition comes on the heels of being named to Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Photo of Sarah Carsley and Patricia Parkin at SickKids

January 7, 2020

Evidence grows for iron deficiency screening in childhood

One study details the known association between iron levels and cognitive function, and identifies a new threshold in blood tests that could guide more effective clinical intervention. The other is the first health-economic analysis of potential screening programs for iron deficiency in Canada, which shows that both targeted and universal screening would be cost-effective. 

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January 7, 2020

Dr. Mark Henkelman appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. Mark Henkelman was named an Officer of the Order or Canada for his work on magnetic resonance imaging in Canada.

January 6, 2020

SickKids-led review finds parents of chronically ill children experience poorer health outcomes

A new literature review demonstrates a marked difference between the health outcomes of parental caregivers of chronically ill children compared to those of healthy children.

Nurse

December 20, 2019

Grab your courtside seat and enjoy the plays of the year… SickKids style!

It was a year to remember for SickKids (and for Toronto). Check out this action-packed highlight reel, as we look back at 2019.

Ron Laxer

December 20, 2019

Dr. Ron Laxer receives Master of the American College of Rheumatology designation

Dr. Ronald Laxer now has a new title after being recognized by the American College of Rheumatology for his outstanding contribution to the field: MACR.

Scientist looking into a microscope

December 19, 2019

New research helps advance how individuals with rare form of brain cancer are treated based on age group

A new study led by SickKids represents a critical advancement in how individuals with a rare form of cancer, pineoblastoma, are treated based on their age group.

Chuffy train

December 19, 2019

SickKids holiday lighting display still chugging after 30 years

The SickKids holiday choo-choo has been a special sight on University Ave. for three decades. Here’s the story behind our mini spectacle of lights (and what came before it too).

December 19, 2019

Emergency department or urgent care clinic?

We've gathered some information to help you assess whether to take your child to the emergency department or an urgent care clinic.

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December 10, 2019

Dr. Ronni and Hallie make fluffy pancakes

Junior reporter Hallie interviews Dr. Ronald Cohn on his first seven months as President and CEO of SickKids, while they make pancakes together.

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December 5, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 President’s Award

The President's Award recognizes staff, teams, students and/or volunteers who demonstrate superior leadership and collaboration resulting in major contributions to the organization.

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