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Dr. Mark Henkelman appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

January 7, 2020

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

Five women in science who are shaping child health research at SickKids

February 11, 2022

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, learn about five women in diverse roles that support child health research at SickKids, and their insights on pursuing a career in science.

SickKids expecting to receive patients with cancer from Ukraine

March 14, 2022

SickKids planning to welcome small number of paediatric patients from Ukraine in the next couple days.

SickKids receives patients with cancer and their families from Ukraine

March 31, 2022

SickKids is one of many international organizations working to ensure paediatric patients with cancer from Ukraine are able to access medical care.

SickKids’ helipad: connecting patients to critical, lifesaving care for over 50 years

December 6, 2022

In 1972, SickKids opened the first rooftop helipad in Canada. By breaking down geographic boundaries, the helipad helped to solidify SickKids’ role as a leading paediatric hospital in Ontario.

Orange helicopter lands on the roof of a building.

Meet some of the women making SickKids science possible

February 10, 2023

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet four women whose work behind-the-scenes at SickKids helps support child health research.

Photos of four women (from left to right): Nadine Francis, Shary Mahdavi, Shauna Kirk, and Roshni K P

News release: Updated COVID-19 school operation guidance document released by SickKids-led group

January 21, 2021

Experts stress that in-person school with strong application of the recommended enhanced infection prevention and control strategies and a robust testing strategy is the best option for children of all ages.

SickKids gives baby Félix fighting chance with one-of-a-kind cancer surgery

April 22, 2021

A surgery to remove tumour weighing approximately 15 per cent of Félix Devigne’s total body weight was made possible through collaboration between SickKids and Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.