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October 12, 2022
Happy Emergency Nurses Day to the nurses that provide urgent care to SickKids patients
Meet Anjelica, a Clinical Support Nurse who works in the Emergency Department at SickKids.
October 11, 2022
Biomarker for severe food allergy could help individualize allergy care
SickKids research finds low levels of an enzyme in the blood could be used to predict which children may experience a severe food allergy reaction.
October 5, 2022
Screening tool could help primary caregivers to predict asthma risk early
A team of researchers has developed a symptom-based screening tool that detects asthma risk in children as young as two years of age.
September 30, 2022
New Indigenous Health Navigator to support culturally safe care for Indigenous children and families
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, SickKids shares its ongoing commitment to reconciliation and introduces their first Indigenous Health Navigator.
September 28, 2022
The Psychosocial Program at SickKids, which began in 2019, has refocused its efforts to provide critically important psychosocial care and practical resources for patients with cancer, families and caregivers.
September 22, 2022
In the largest study of its kind, SickKids researchers have described the natural history of Alagille syndrome, providing a more complete picture of how the liver disease progresses in childhood.
September 22, 2022
Meet the behind-the-scenes team that keeps SickKids ticking
A team of 10 nurses is responsible for ensuring the hospital runs smoothly and safely after hours.
September 21, 2022
Study pinpoints origin of paediatric brain tumour and shows it may be preventable
An international research team uncovered the first indication that a type of medulloblastoma may be preventable by identifying how and where these tumours develop during human fetal brain development.
September 16, 2022
Practice, practice, practice with our Simulation Program
It’s Health Care Simulation Week! Our Simulation Program has a core operations team with diverse skills ranging from education, evaluation, technical, clinical and administrative expertise.
September 16, 2022
We’re reaching new heights on the Patient Support Centre!
The Patient Support Centre (PSC) has reached the highest point of construction – a milestone known as “topping off”. The PSC is a critical first step in Project Horizon, SickKids’ campus redevelopment.
September 16, 2022
Research shows the implementation of a standardized approach to UTI diagnosis and follow-up reduced misdiagnosis and antibiotic use.
September 8, 2022
SickKids clinicians and researchers receive prestigious national honours
Five SickKids clinicians and researchers receive highly prestigious academic honours for their significant contributions to Canadian health sciences and paediatric medicine.