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October 4, 2023
Hospitalizations for eating disorders increased during pandemic
Emergency department visits and hospital admissions increased among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 4, 2023
Specialized facility illuminates genetic mechanisms underlying human health conditions
Modelling health conditions in zebrafish is paving the way for genetic discoveries that may change the course of care for children around the world.
September 29, 2023
Celebrating the Patient Support Centre, a critical first step in our campus redevelopment journey
The Patient Support Centre (PSC) ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the end of end of major construction activities on the building. This is the latest milestone in our campus redevelopment journey.
September 25, 2023
BORN Ontario cybersecurity incident
BORN Ontario was the victim of a cybersecurity incident earlier this year. Learn more about how this incident may impact you.
September 22, 2023
Update on retroactive lump sum payment for former staff
SickKids will include eligible staff who have left the organization in retro lump sum payments. Eligible former staff will receive an email to their last known personal email address and a letter to their mailing address on file.
September 21, 2023
SickKids celebrates the launch of Precision Child Health, a new era of paediatric care
Precision Child Health pushes past the limits of one-size-fits-all medicine to focus on individualized care.
September 21, 2023
SickKids scientists awarded new funding to advance novel brain research
The Brain Canada funding will support two scientists as they examine preterm brain injury and memory formation in memory-linked brain conditions.
September 20, 2023
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Meet the Shining Stars in Cancer Care!
In honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, SickKids recognizes our Shining Star nominees for their contributions to cancer care and support.
September 18, 2023
Hospital visits for self-harm rise during the pandemic, especially among young females
SickKids researchers identify large increases in hospitalizations and emergency department visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 14, 2023
Update on retro pay for SickKids staff
SickKids will include staff who have left the organization in retro lump sum payments.
September 11, 2023
Discovery of protein-protein interaction lays foundation for future glioblastoma therapy
SickKids scientists present a novel approach to treat glioblastoma based on a newly discovered protein-protein interaction.
September 7, 2023
New resource informs improved outcome reporting in neonatal clinical trials
Two international studies examined and presented a path forward for paediatric researchers in an effort to reduce global ‘research waste’.