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To celebrate his 65th birthday, Rory MacKinnon undertook a 2,500km bike ride in
the UK – travelling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. But this bucket list trip, or
“bike-et list” when speaking to Rory, wouldn’t have been possible without Dr. Oleg
Safir, and the Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health.

In 2019, Rory returned home from a biking trip in Tuscany with severe pain in his
hips. His local hospital confirmed he would need extensive ortho surgery, but the
options available to him there were not satisfactory. After a referral to Mount Sinai
Hospital, Rory received an extensive exam, x-ray, and meeting with Dr. Oleg Safir,
who confirmed that he would need surgery on both hips.

Dr. Safir was able to do two surgeries over two weeks that caused minimal
disruptions to Rory’s life. He was back to biking a month and a half later; after
undergoing some physical therapy. Since the surgery, he celebrated his 65th
birthday the way he dreamed – with that “bike-et list” trip to the UK.

When approached with the opportunity to support the Surgical Skills Centre at
Mount Sinai – a training centre that has helped more than 225,000 learners acquire
and refine surgical skills through simulation models before direct patient care – he
knew he had to say yes. The centre is shaping the next generation of medical
professionals so that patients like Rory can experience the highest standard of
surgical care.

Learn more about the centre here: https://www.uoftssc.com/ssc_annual.html

Research makes it possible for us to discover life-changing treatments and improve the quality of care for patients – at Sinai Health and around the world.

In this , Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras, Director of the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Vice President of Research at Sinai Health, speaks with Catherine Murray, Canadian broadcaster and Sinai Health Foundation Board Member, about the exciting research initiatives that are taking place at Sinai Health and what they mean for the future of health care.

You don’t want to miss this inside look into the work leading physicians and researchers are doing to advance groundbreaking discovery and care.

Watch their conversation here: https://bit.ly/3Y26umy

Sinai Fireside | Research at Sinai Health This is "Sinai Fireside | Research at Sinai Health" by Sinai Health Foundation on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

We are currently in Phase Two of a campaign to establish the Centre for Mature Women's Health (CMWH). The Centre is poised to solidify Sinai Health as a leader in addressing the spectrum of health challenges women face as they age.

This phase will see the construction of an integrated physical space, investment in cutting-edge equipment, and the expansion of specialized care areas, including menopause, urogynecology and sexual medicine.

Learn more about the CMWH in our Report to our Community.

Phase Two of the Centre for Mature Women's Health https://www.sinaihealthannualreport.ca/stories/centre-for-mature-womens-health

Centenarians remain among the fastest-growing segments of Canada’s population. And as Mount Sinai continues to celebrate 100 years of care and discovery, it continues to be a key leader in the field of geriatrics and healthy aging. “We’ve made geriatric care a top priority,” says Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics. “We’re committed to supporting older people in ensuring they receive the right care in the right place at the right time.”

Among Dr. Sinha’s patients are four centenarians who predate even the founding of Mount Sinai. Elizabeth, Sam, William, and Phyllis share their thoughts on healthy aging and the ways they continue to stay active, engaged and curious in our Report to our Community: The Power of Community.

https://bit.ly/3zfsJLC

Meet four centenarians redefining the limits of aging sinaihealthannualreport.ca/centenarians

Today, we celebrate the home we share with many diverse communities. As we continue our mission to make world-class patient care available to everyone in need, we remain committed to listening, learning and reflecting on how we can create inclusive, accessible spaces that promote health equity for all.

Wishing everyone a safe long weekend!

TW: Pregnancy/Infant loss

After Suzanne Pede lost her first child to stillbirth her subsequent two pregnancies were considered high-risk, and she was referred to the Placenta Clinic in the Special Pregnancy Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Under the care of this incredible team, including Drs. John Kingdom and Rory Windrim, Suzanne successfully gave birth to two rainbow babies: a son in 2012 and a daughter in 2015.

Driven by a desire to help families mark important moments, Suzanne started Cuddle for Keeps, making personalized, hand-crafted keepsake bears in support of neonatal, maternal and mental health. From celebrating the joy of a new life to honoring the memory of a lost child or offering support during challenging times, these bears serve as symbols of love, resilience, and hope.

With a portion of each sale going to support these critical areas of care at Sinai Health, Suzanne is proud to be giving back to the hospital that played a pivotal role in her journey toward motherhood.

“Sinai’s expertise and dedication to maternal and neonatal care are invaluable,” says Suzanne. “By supporting Sinai, I am helping to ensure that other women and families receive the same level of care and support.”

At Sinai Health, we have made a bold commitment to redefine the future of health care. Whether it is revolutionizing geriatrics or breaking new ground in women’s health, we continue to attract the best and brightest talent, fostering leaders who push boundaries and seek innovative solutions. We do all of this with one focus in mind: our patients.

But none of these advancements would be possible without the support of our incredible community, including donors like you. We are thrilled to launch our annual Report to our Community: The Power of Community today.

https://bit.ly/4b7xrbz

Report to our Community: The Power of Community sinaihealthannualreport.ca

The annual Harry Barberian Memorial Dinner raises funds to support the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and honour the legacy of a trailblazing Toronto Restauranteur.

Since 2013, the event has raised over $1.16 million to support research and education initiatives – ensuring Sinai Health can continue to provide high standard of care for patients with cancer and paving the way for future medical breakthroughs.

“This cause is incredibly close to our hearts,” says Harry’s son Arron Barberian, who now carries on his father’s legacy as owner of the iconic Barberian’s Steak House in Toronto. “We are proud to bring attention to this important work and celebrate the excellent care my father received at the Hospital.”

Read more about Harry’s impact on Toronto’s culinary landscape and how the Barberian family is honouring his memory.

https://bit.ly/3KKfyES

Honouring the Memory of one of Toronto's Restaurant Pioneers Behind the Gift

During Dr. Shoo Lee’s tenure, he has brought neonatologists together to share clinical outcomes and identify the most effective ways to help fragile newborns. He is a tireless advocate for knowledge exchange and served as Sinai Health’s Paediatrician-in-Chief from 2009-2019.

Today we celebrate Dr. Lee and his Chair in Neonatology. To learn more click below.

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The late Dr. Gerald Baker pioneered new dental techniques in Canada and was a true trailblazer in his field. He inaugurated the use of titanium implants in North America and trained hundreds of oral surgeons in the procedure. Chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, he served as both a teacher and administrator as well as a surgeon.

Today we celebrate Dr. Baker’s legacy and his Chair in Dentistry. To learn more, click below.

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As a longstanding partner of Sinai Health Foundation, Rexall cares for caregivers in Canada by providing support and resources to those who advocate and care for their loved ones. Caregivers play a critical role in our healthcare system, and we are grateful for partners like Rexall for prioritizing their health and wellbeing.

Last week we celebrated Nursing Week with our Grateful Hearts program! We would like to thank everyone who donated and recognized a Sinai Health nurse.

If you would like to thank a nurse or another member of your care team at Sinai Health, click here: https://bit.ly/4dCsMRg

Today, we hope you find joy, peace, and a moment of relaxation. Happy Mother's Day to all those able celebrate 💛

Thank you to Arron and the entire Barberian's Steak House community for their unwavering support of the Barberian/MSH Education and Research Scholarship Fund that enables the groundbreaking research of residents, fellows and junior faculty at the department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Thanks to the Barberian family, Barberian's Steak House, and guests and donors, $1.1million has been raised to power this important work since 2013.

Sinai Health's life-changing care is powered by nurses. This , National Bank is powering our nurses with coffee and treats at both Mount Sinai Hospital and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital. Thank you to our nursing teams who make care possible and thank you to National Bank for recognizing their remarkable work.

Today, we're honoured to celebrate Sinai Health's own Dr. Daniel Drucker on the global stage.

Dr. Drucker, a senior investigator at Sinai Health's Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by TIME in their annual list. His groundbreaking contributions have not only transformed our understanding of diabetes but also impacted millions of lives worldwide.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Drucker and learn more about how he continues to change the lives of people living with diabetes.

Sinai Health's Dr. Daniel Drucker named to 2024 TIME annual 'Most Influential People' list back to stories & news

The birth of a child is a life-changing moment. And at Sinai Health, we see 7,000+ life-changing moments every year.

Celebrate the birth of your baby with a donation to Labour of Love and help even more families access world-class care. Your gift will be matched for twice the impact thanks to a generous donation from the Cynamon family.

Labour of Love Celebrate the birth of your Sinai baby 💛

The late Dr. Tony Pawson was one of the founding scientists of what is now known as the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI). Authoring more than 450 scientific papers, Dr. Pawson is among the world’s most frequently cited scientists in biomedical research. He is known to be one of the world’s top cell biologists and pre-eminent cancer researchers. Sinai Health is proud to announce that the inaugural holder of the Dr. Tony Pawson Chair in Cancer Research is Dr. Daniel Schramek.

Today we celebrate Dr. Pawson’s legacy and his Chair in Cancer Research. To learn more, click the link below.

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Jacqueline Batista has been a Social Worker and student for nearly twenty years at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital supporting out-patient and in-patient care units. Over the years, Jacqueline has been a longstanding hospital foundation supporter. She knows that Hennick Bridgepoint is a special place and is a proud member of the remarkable community. The importance of philanthropy was instilled in Jacqueline and her sister, Niru Somayajula, by their parents who have been long-time supporters of health and educational institutions through their company, Sensor Technology Inc., and more recently through The Prasad Family Foundation.

The Prasad Family Foundation focuses on health, education and community organizations that directly benefit those accessing the services. The Prasad family are grateful that Hennick Bridgepoint is here to serve the community, especially because of the unique care the hospital provides. In celebration of a significant family milestone, the family has made a $100,000 gift to establish an endowment focused on supporting patients.

“People who don’t know about the incredible work happening at Hennick Bridgepoint are lucky, because it means they have never needed to access our hospital’s services. But for people who do, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital is a lifeline in a time that is often one of the most challenging they will ever experience,” says Jacqueline. “The extraordinary staff whose devotion to delivering world-class care makes all the difference to patients and their families.” The Prasad Family Foundation is proud to champion Hennick Bridgepoint and bring attention to the essential care it provides.

Thank you, Jacqueline and the Prasad Family Foundation, for your support of Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital.

When the health of pregnant patients and their babies hang in balance, Sinai Health's maternal-fetal medicine specialists are experts in navigating the complexities of treatment — from cancer to heart disease, pre-eclampsia, neurological disorders or rare blood conditions.

Read more about how Sinai Health is advancing care for high-risk pregnancies.

Advancing care for high-risk pregnancies Research, education, and patient care

Laura Mary Teague, PhD and nurse practitioner, was passionate about patient care and was committed to bettering the understanding and practice of wound care, her field of expertise. After being diagnosed with cancer, Laura and her husband, David Breukelman, decided they wanted to honour and reflect Laura’s commitment and passion for nursing. Following her untimely death, Laura’s husband and family are determined to keep that legacy alive, and so founded the Laura Mary Teague Scholarship Foundation.

Learn more about the Laura Mary Teague Scholarship Foundation created to help carry on Laura’s legacy.

A legacy that will empower the highest level of nursing expertise See what care can do.

It's time to rethink everything you've heard about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

On the podcast Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, Sinai Health's own Dr. Wendy Wolfman discusses the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, the results of which drastically and negatively altered the way doctors prescribed hormone therapy and the way women received menopause care for decades. Its findings seemed to link hormone therapy and breast cancer, or did it?

Over 20 years since the study's results were released, the scientific and medical community have taken a closer look at what the study actually found and has since come to very different conclusions. Unfortunately, the fears surrounding hormone therapy use have persisted, leaving millions of women suffering through menopause needlessly.

Dr. Wendy Wolfman is a world-renowned medical leader, heading up the Menopause Clinic and Mature Women's Health Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Our campaign aims to establish the⁠ Centre for Mature Women's Health, a centre of excellence that will address the entire spectrum of health challenges that women face as they age. Learn more at www.MatureWomensHealth.ca and listen to the podcast now:
https://bit.ly/4bZ7kFv

When Shakina Rajendram and Kevin Nadarajah arrived at Sinai Health 21 weeks and six days into Shakina’s pregnancy, with Shakina showing signs of labour, they had no idea what the future held. They had been transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital because it’s one of the few hospitals in Canada equipped with the expertise to resuscitate babies born at just 22 weeks.

Learn about these record-breaking twins and the life-changing care that put them in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Breaking Records: Birth of 22-Week Twins at Mount Sinai Hospital Twins born at Mount Sinai become Guinness World Record holders thanks to expert care and their parents' love.

Wishing the world's earliest and lightest born twins a very happy 2nd birthday!🎈

When Shakina Rajendram and Kevin Nadarajah arrived at Sinai Health 21 weeks and six days into Shakina’s pregnancy, with Shakina showing signs of labour, they had no idea what the future held - or that their twins would end up in the Guinness Book of World Records. They had been transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital because it’s one of the few hospitals in Canada equipped with the expertise to resuscitate babies born at just 22 weeks.

Read more about Adiah and Adrial's remarkable story 💛
Guinness World Records
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Dr. Allan Detsky, C.M., hadn’t planned on becoming a physician originally. But when he was pursuing his PhD in economics, he realized the life of an economics professor would be too slow. After his acceptance into the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program, he graduated with both a Harvard MD and MIT PhD.

Whether caring for patients in hospital with challenging issues or streamlining health policy to optimize health-care delivery, Dr. Detsky is an expert in complexity and leader in medical care.

Today we recognize him as the Chair in Internal Medicine. To learn more click below.

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