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January 29, 2018
Dr. Victor Blanchette has been honoured with The Order of Barbados (Silver Crown of Merit). This prestigious award was presented by the Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, on behalf of the Government of Barbados, in recognition of Blanchette’s substantial contributions to paediatric medicine and global child health.
January 25, 2018
SickKids researchers to benefit from major investment in genomics and precision health research
Eight researchers at SickKids will receive funding as part of two new major investments in genomics research totalling $255 million from federal and provincial governments, as well as research institutions and private sector partners.
January 23, 2018
SickKids-led team sheds more light on new autoinflammatory disease
An international research collaboration led by SickKids has released their latest research project on a cohort with a rare autoinflammatory disease, A20 hapolinsufficiency (HA20). SickKids, along with their National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborators in Washington, D.C., was the first to report on the mutated gene responsible for HA20 in 2016.
January 17, 2018
A clinical partnership agreement between The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children and HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) Group, was announced in Abu Dhabi.
January 16, 2018
An exploratory study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology led by Sherri Adams, Nurse Practitioner in the Complex Care Program at SickKids, has shown that mapping care needs on paper can actually help both parents and health-care professionals care for children who have complex medical needs.
January 8, 2018
Four researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will receive over $12 million in funding through the Ontario Research Fund, announced today by the Honourable Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation and Science.
December 29, 2017
Congratulations to our staff who have won awards!
Congratulations to the following SickKids staff members who have been recognized by the health-care and science communities for their outstanding achievements and groundbreaking work.
December 28, 2017
It’s our top stories of 2017, eh?
It’s not every year that you sequence the genome of a Canadian icon, so before we dive into a new year, let’s take a step back and reflect on what’s been a stellar 2017 at SickKids!
December 22, 2017
Turning conventional thinking about hydrocephalus on its head, new research shows that a less invasive, more cost-effective treatment for babies with fluid in the brain results in similar brain growth and function compared to the more complicated and expensive option.
December 20, 2017
Your Emergency Department answering your questions
During cold and flu season, it's important to be aware of when a trip to the Emergency Department is needed and when it isn’t. Jason Fischer, Division Head, Emergency Medicine Division, answers your questions about coming to the Emergency Department.
December 19, 2017
SickKids and Holland Bloorview to offer SDR services in Ontario
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (Holland Bloorview) are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year joint integrated selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) program in Ontario. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care today announced funding for SDR in the province, which will now offer care close to home.
December 15, 2017
OHIP+ is coming on Jan. 1, 2018 – important information for patients and families
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, the Government of Ontario will cover costs of certain medications for people under the age of 25 years with a valid OHIP Card. Keep reading for important information about how this impacts medication coverage.