In another Canadian first, a multidisciplinary team from UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and Ajmera Transplant Centre transplanted a heart which had stopped beating before donation. University Health Network (UHN) is proud to announce the successful completion of Canada’s first donation after death by circulatory criteria …
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have identified two specific types of brain cells that are altered in people with depression. The study, published in Nature Genetics, opens the door to developing new treatments that target these cells and deepens our understanding of depression, …
HN Summary •Issue: Hard water caused sterilization failures, disrupting surgeries. •Response: Emergency surgeries protected; instruments sent to Vancouver for sterilization. •Outcome: 165 surgeries postponed, services restored, new safeguards underway. When a sterilization failure forced the cancellation of 165 surgeries at Whitehorse General Hospital earlier this year, …
First MRI Machine, Bringing Advanced Care Closer to Home Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has reached a major milestone with the opening of its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program. This new, state-of-the-art diagnostic tool will help thousands of South Georgian Bay residents access the care …
HN Summary • New Tool: WHO recommended the first new class of vector control products in 40+ years—“spatial emanators” that repel mosquitoes through the air. • Effectiveness: These devices prevent more than half of mosquito bites and protect against malaria, dengue, Zika, West Nile, and yellow …
Heather Bauders, Marketing and Communications Strategist September 27, 2025 Gus’ enlarged adenoids made it hard for him – and his parents – to get a good night’s sleep. When a child has surgery, it’s a nervous time for the whole family. But the team at the …
Heather Bauders, Marketing and Communications Strategist September 29, 2025 Jack Holm, Iris Courtney and Ella Thomas – cancer warriors and friends. “Your child has cancer.” That’s a sentence no parent expects to hear. But cancer brought the Holm, Courtney and Thomas families together – and they …
When it comes to healthcare, we are entering an era where technology, innovation, and patient-centric care combine to create something truly transformative. A premium hospital isn’t just a place where you go for treatment; it’s where the future of medicine is taking shape. As we look …
In today’s fast-paced world, healthcare is not just about getting better when you’re ill, but about maintaining a long, healthy life. As we move into a future shaped by cutting-edge technology and personalized care, the importance of choosing a premium hospital cannot be overstated. But what …
