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Unity Health Toronto

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The official account for Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital. #BestCareExperiences

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 20h
Meet the winners of the 2026 St. Michael’s Our Shared Values awards. From compassion and inclusivity to excellence and sustainability, these individuals and teams go above and beyond to bring Unity Health’s values to life every day. ow.ly/Bovo50ZTV0Q
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 22h
Recently, staff, volunteers & partners gathered at Providence Healthcare to plant 125 trees, helping expand the local tree canopy and creating a greener space for the community we serve. Thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to help make the day a success. ☀️🌳
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A message from Unity Health Toronto on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, sharing our progress and plans on Indigenous health equity: ow.ly/LaUE50ZT64f
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in September! Click the link to learn more: ow.ly/RxMG50ZSGHK
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Memory care needs can change over time. From hospital care to community programs and long-term care, Unity Health teams support people living with dementia and their families, with a shared focus on supporting the person behind the diagnosis. ow.ly/7jpJ50ZSpTn
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What 5,000 Human Hearts Taught Me About Breakthroughs | Dr. Subodh Verma. The TEDxUofTMississauga talk that has garnered 45 million views. stmichaelsfoundation.com/our-stories/... www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqY9... via @unityhealthto.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social
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What 5,000 Human Hearts Taught Me About Breakthroughs | Dr. Subodh Verma | TEDxUofTMississauga
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Patient Anne Jackson is quick to sing the praises of Outpatient Pharmacy Manager Sean Chai-Chong at Providence Healthcare. “He’s approachable and sincere. He answers my questions and he gives me choices. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.” Read more: ow.ly/oqn050ZRxPU
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Recently staff from across Unity Health participated in Orange Shirt Day beaded pin-making workshops hosted by the Office of Indigenous Wellness, Reconciliation. The workshops provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of the legacy of residential schools ahead of Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Opioid use disorder among older adults in Ontario has more than doubled since 2017, finds a new Ontario Drug Policy Research Network report from St. Michael’s Hospital and U of T's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Read more: ow.ly/9mc750ZQE65
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Unity Health Nurse Practitioners (NPs) recently welcomed a group of peers from the Netherlands, showcasing the impact of NPs across our sites and across Toronto in partnership with University Health Network, SickKids, and Southlake Health.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
St. Michael’s NICU is celebrating 25 years of specialized, family-centred care for some of the hospitals and province’s tiniest patients. See how the unit’s legacy continues to grow: ow.ly/lVjQ50ZOQhr
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ottawa announced $5M to expand HIV self-testing and support services, including 100,000 OraQuick HIV self-tests. St. Michael’s Hospital is proud to play a role in getting these tests into communities—especially those facing barriers to care. ow.ly/VfCT50ZOlYq #HIVAwareness #HIVPrevention
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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re excited to share this paper co-led by KTP scientists Drs. Christine Fahim, Sharon Straus, Andrea Tricco & international colleagues - just published in @springernature.com HRPS! 1/3 @unityhealthto.bsky.social @andreatricco.bsky.social
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A recent study co-authored by Dr. Manav Yyas, a neurologist and a clinician-scientist at St. Michael's Hospital and published in 𝙉𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 found that immigrants with ischemic stroke face longer ICU stays than long-term residents in Canada. Read more: ow.ly/oz5M50ZLCOt
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Immigrants with ischemic stroke face longer ICU stays than long-term residents in Canada
Immigrants and long-term residents of Canada, including citizens, with ischemic stroke had similar rates of ICU admissions, but immigrants had longer ICU stays, according to a study published in Neurology. Higher rates of lifesaving treatments among immigrants may drive these differences in lengths of stay, Manav V. Vyas, MD, PhD, adjunct scientist at the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bringing cancer care closer to home. St. Joseph’s is now offering T-cell Engager therapy, an innovative immunotherapy helping patients access specialized treatment in their own community. Click the link to learn more about this specialized oncology treatment: ow.ly/pl9K50ZLtcr
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in August! ow.ly/SKH150ZHrTS
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Leading Inclusive Futures Together (LIFT) mentorship program at St. Joseph’s Health Centre invites local grade 9 and 10 students who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of colour (BIPOC) to immerse themselves in the world of medicine. Read more: unityhealth.to/2026/08/lift...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Brain cells long thought to protect us may actually drive cognitive decline. A new St. Michael's Hospital study found oligodendrocytes can become dysfunctional with age. The finding opens pathways to treatments. Read more here: unityhealth.to/2026/08/cell...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Yesterday, Deborah Richardson, Deputy Minister of Health; Vijay Thanigasalam, Associate Minister of Mental Health & Addictions; & Michael Hillmer, Assistant Deputy Minister of Digital & Analytics Strategy, visited St. Michael’s to see how we’re advancing health w/ data & AI
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New from St. Michael's Hospital and Temerty Medicine: Pilot study published in the journal Med led by Dr. Akash Goel shows Ketamine + psychotherapy show promise as a combined approach to chronic neuropathic pain. ow.ly/BKzw50Zzy57
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🏆 Proud to share that Unity Health Toronto has received an IDC CIO Award for accelerating EHR training and onboarding through digital transformation. This recognition reflects our commitment to innovation and building a future-ready healthcare workforce. www.idc.com/resource-cen... #IDCCIOAwards
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IDC Names 2026 CIO Awards Canada Winners, Recognizing Five Years of Digital Transformation Leadership
IDC CIO Awards Canada recognizes outstanding IT innovation, celebrating Canadian organizations and their teams that leverage technology to drive business success.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A new AI-assisted clinical trial across 13 Ontario hospitals, and led by Dr. Amol Verma, a physician & scientist at St. Michael's, aims to help predict and prevent delirium. Learn more about this extraordinary partnership: ow.ly/YUAg50Zx9xy
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in July! ow.ly/mwoz50Zv4pe
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Has someone at Providence Healthcare made a difficult time a little easier? Now is your chance to say thank you. Patients, residents, families and caregivers can nominate a team or individual for the Providence Gratitude Award. 💫 Submit your nomination today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/gratitude2...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Yesterday, we welcomed Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, Michelle Cooper, MPP for Eglinton–Lawrence, and Mohamed Firin, MPP for York South–Weston, to St. Michael’s to learn about health data platforms, VITAL and GEMINI.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
New research from St. Michael’s Hospital sheds light on the unequal impact of opioid toxicity across Ontario’s workforce. unityhealth.to/2026/07/opio...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
One year after the Indigenous Wellness Centre opened at St. Michael's Hospital, Roberta Pike reflects on the milestones so far and what's ahead. unityhealth.to/2026/07/insi...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Unity Health & @TADHospital are testing ASIST-TBI, an AI tool that predicts when traumatic brain injury patients need neurosurgery. @TADHospital is the first of 18 Ont. hospitals in a study validating the tool w/ the aim of using it across the province: unityhealth.to/2026/07/timm...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In a new Nature Medicine commentary, Dr. Jiwon Oh brought together nearly 30 of the world's leading MS clinicians to evaluate how MS diagnosis has progressed and the challenges and work ahead. Read more here: unityhealth.to/2026/07/st-m...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Some of the biggest health risks from wildfire smoke are the ones you can’t see. Experts say checking the Air Quality Health Index should be part of your daily routine, just like checking the weather. ow.ly/Fn7F50ZoF17
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
From coordinating care to providing emotional support, family caregivers play acritical role in healthcare. A Unity Health study explores the emotional burden caregivers face, and the pressure to cope without asking for help. Read more: ow.ly/PguK50Zm8Q8
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This week, University of Toronto leaders visited St. Michael’s to see how the Vital health data platform, led by Dr. Amol Verma and Dr. Fahad Razak, will advance health AI, research & innovation across Canada -- improving care for patients & communities.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Strong evidence from St. Michael's-led trial: nerve blocks can reduce opioid use after cardiac surgery and reduce risk of opioid-dependence. Results published in @lancetrh-americ.bsky.social Read more: ow.ly/GkWY50Zlbnj
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
How do we improve data sharing across Canadian hospitals? How do we harness that data to scale AI that advances care? RBC’s Disruptors podcast features Drs. Amol Verma & Fahad Razak, physicians at St. Michael’s, to talk about this & more. www.rbc.com/en/thought-l...
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Can AI fix ER wait times?
Canada’s hospitals generate enormous amounts of data. The challenge is turning that data into better healthcare.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🍔🌭☀️ Summer BBQ season is in full swing at Unity Health! Rain or shine, our Providence Healthcare teams know how to celebrate as our staff were recently treated to a well-deserved BBQ lunch along with live music! 📸See more photos: unityhealth.to/2026-providence-staf…
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
With warmer weather here, Unity Health’s Injury Prevention Team is helping mature Torontonians stay safe & comfortable behind the wheel. At a recent CarFit session at Providence, technicians helped drivers adjust seat height, mirrors & more to stay comfortable & safe. ☀️🚗🗺️
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
June is Seniors Month in Ontario. Throughout the month, Unity Health is bringing live classical music to older adults creating moments of connection, comfort and joy through music. 🎻🎶
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in June! Click to learn more: ow.ly/EA1b50ZiNfq
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Unity Health Toronto has launched a new research stream to build a vibrant, connected community of Indigenous health researchers across all our research pillars. Read more: unityhealth.to/2026/06/indigenous-h…
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Lecanemab, the first disease-modifying Alzheimer's drug approved in Canada, raises some hard questions. St. Michael's researchers offer a guide to its benefits, costs and risks: ow.ly/h0uC50ZitkV
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Dr. Gregory German of Unity Health Toronto is leading a $25M global trial studying bacteriophages as a treatment for drug-resistant UTIs. The research explores new, more personalized options to address antimicrobial resistance. Read the full article: unityhealth.to/2026/06/conv...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
At St. Mike's Hospital this week, Minister @evansolomon.bsky.social joined us at a launch event for Vital, uniting 250+ leaders across healthcare, academia, industry, military and government to discuss AI, health data and Canada’s next era of innovation. unityhealth.to/2026/06/heal...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Unity Health hosted Veterans Affairs Canada and McMaster University to conduct a wildfire disaster simulation at St. Michael’s, focused on addressing long-term mental health and psychosocial impacts of disaster and improving coordinated emergency response. unityhealth.to/2026/06/unit...
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Evan Solomon Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, and health care leaders from across Canada were at St. Michael’s today to launch Vital — a national health data platform founded at St. Michael’s.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Cardiac arrest in sport is rare, but quick action can save lives. Experts at St. Michael’s Hospital highlight the importance of CPR, AEDs and knowing the signs as major events approach. Every second counts. ow.ly/Q0la50ZcQRl
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
How can AI & data analytics improve care & maintain public trust? Hear St. Michael’s physician & GEMINI co-founder Dr. Amol Verma on the IPC podcast Info Matters. 🔊Listen: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-centre/podca…
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Bring on the sunshine, treats, and good company! ☀️🍦🌭 Check out some of the highlights from this year’s St. Joseph’s People Appreciation BBQ: unityhealth.to/2026-st-josephs-staf…
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"We need to be resilient. We need to be creative." 🎥 Watch IAS Governing Council member @darrelltan.bsky.social share his vision for strengthening the #HIV response. 💬 Add your voice to the #RethinkRebuildRise conversation: aids2026.org/social #AIDS2026 @utoronto.ca @unityhealthto.bsky.social
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Unity Health is empowering Canadian health leaders through the Health AI Academy (HAIA). Registration is now open. Learn more: unityhealth.to/about-unity-health/a…
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The Wound Care Team at St. Michael’s is taking great strides to provide community-centered care. In a recent collaboration with the Downtown CORE Team, this interdisciplinary team created a specialized course about treating chronic wounds for unhoused populations. ow.ly/Mqwc50Z9xe0
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