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December 1, 2020
SickKids increasing scheduled clinical care activity
SickKids is pleased to advance to the next phase, Phase 5, starting Nov. 30. Phase 5 increases the number of operating rooms in service for a combination of emergency, urgent and scheduled care.
November 21, 2020
New COVID-19 modelling data from the federal and provincial governments puts children and youth at risk. Although children are far less likely to be infected by COVID-19, they are profoundly affected.
November 6, 2020
A new mindset: SickKids’ Mental Health Strategy sets the stage for new pathways to care
SickKids’ comprehensive Mental Health Strategy – the first of its kind encompassing the entire SickKids mental health enterprise – sets the stage to develop new pathways to care for children, youth and families to access the mental health services they need more quickly and more efficiently than ever before.
October 26, 2020
The flu vaccine: More important than ever
The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to stay healthy and is available for free to all Ontarians. SickKids is pleased to offer flu immunizations to all patients seen at the hospital.
October 1, 2020
Ontario Poison Centre warns of risks of mushroom foraging, a COVID-19 pastime gaining popularity
The Ontario Poison Centre (OPC) is warning the public of the dangers of mushroom foraging after observing an increase in these calls, including instances where individuals had to be hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms.
July 6, 2020
SickKids gradually increasing scheduled clinical care activity
SickKids will advance to the next phase of its restart of scheduled clinical care services impacted by COVID-19.
June 5, 2020
SickKids to gradually resume scheduled clinical activities as of June 8
SickKids has received approval from Ontario Health to begin the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries and procedures as of June 8.
May 7, 2020
Virtual clinic for kids with special needs comes out of COVID-19
For children with neurodevelopmental disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the routine and structure essential to their everyday living.
May 6, 2020
Entering a new era of "SickKids care, anytime, anywhere"
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, SickKids ramped up its range of virtual care solutions – from virtual appointments to virtual visits.
May 4, 2020
Mental health services go virtual at SickKids and SickKids CCMH during COVID-19 pandemic
SickKids' mental health enterprise had a rapid advance into virtual care in response to COVID-19.
February 29, 2020
Unravelling the mystery of rare diseases
When Bryson Williams-McArthur was 9, he underwent whole exome sequencing at SickKids, a sophisticated, non-targeted approach to genetic testing that takes a broad look at all 20,000 genes. This test finally gave the family a diagnosis – a very rare neurodevelopmental disorder called GRIN1.
February 24, 2020
SickKids and Government of Barbados launch partnership to establish Centre for Paediatric Excellence
Over a span of seven years, the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health will work with its partners in Barbados and in the broader region, to establish Barbados as a Centre for Paediatric Excellence.