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Unity Health Toronto The official page for Unity Health Toronto (Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital).
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09/08/2026

We're proud to share our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, highlighting a year of progress, innovation and impact under the theme...

𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

This report reflects the collective energy of our teams, researchers, volunteers, partners and supporters who continue to drive meaningful change across our organization and communities.

As you explore our Annual Report, you'll discover stories of innovation, compassion and collaboration alongside important “firsts” and other milestones that shaped a remarkable year.

Click the link to see our 2025-26 Annual Report:
https://unityhealth.to/about-unity-health/media-room/publications/annual-report-2025-26/

Staff from Unity Health Toronto’s Mental Health & Addictions program hosted information booths at all three sites on Aug...
09/01/2026

Staff from Unity Health Toronto’s Mental Health & Addictions program hosted information booths at all three sites on August 31 to share resources and spread awareness for International Overdose Awareness Day.

The program supports inpatient, outpatient and emergency care across Toronto, and is made up of an interprofessional team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and more.

Dr. Anita Srivastava, a family physician and Unity Health’s Medical Director of Addictions, says every day patients are facing “a volatile and toxic drug supply, with incalculable effects on their lives and on their loved ones.”

“Behind the numbers of people in our community who have experienced overdose or lost their lives are real people — people with complex lives, families, friends, and stories,” says Srivastava. “I’d like to take a moment to reflect on those we have lost in our community and to reaffirm Unity Health’s commitment to providing evidence-based, compassionate care to those who are affected by substance related harms.”

Each summer, local grade 9 and 10 students who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of colour (BIPOC) are invited to ...
08/26/2026

Each summer, local grade 9 and 10 students who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of colour (BIPOC) are invited to immerse themselves in the world of medicine at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. This special mentorship program, called Leading Inclusive Futures Together (LIFT), allows students to spend a full week getting first-hand experience working in a hospital by shadowing physicians, participating in hands-on simulations and engaging in team problem-solving activities.

The program is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented racialized students and inspire them to pursue a career in healthcare.

“Extensive research has shown that when a care team reflects the social identities of its community, health outcomes improve for those community members and patients,” said Allison Needham, Director of Anti-Racism, Equity and Social Accountability at Unity Health Toronto.

Read more about the program here: https://unityhealth.to/2026/08/lift-program-st-josephs-inspires-bipoc-youth-to-pursue-careers-in-healthcare/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260826-LIFT

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital (part of Unity Health Toronto), the University of Edinburgh and Northwestern Unive...
08/25/2026

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital (part of Unity Health Toronto), the University of Edinburgh and Northwestern University have uncovered an unexpected contributor to cognitive decline: braincells previously thought to protect and support healthy brain function. Their findings could open the door to new treatments, including the potential repurposing of existing medications.

Read more here: https://unityhealth.to/2026/08/cells-thought-to-protect-the-brain-drive-cognitive-decline/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260825-cognitive-decline

Stay connected with the latest news, research and stories from Unity Health Toronto. Our newsletter brings together upda...
08/20/2026

Stay connected with the latest news, research and stories from Unity Health Toronto. Our newsletter brings together updates on care, innovation and the people making a difference across our network.

Subscribe today to receive the latest updates directly in your inbox: https://unityhealth.to/about-unity-health/media-room/newswire/

From AI tools that help prevent patient harm to a national data platform connecting hospitals across Canada, Unity Healt...
08/14/2026

From AI tools that help prevent patient harm to a national data platform connecting hospitals across Canada, Unity Health Toronto is shaping the future of healthcare.

Yesterday, we welcomed Deborah Richardson, Deputy Minister of Health; Vijay Thanigasalam, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; and Michael Hillmer, Assistant Deputy Minister of Digital and Analytics Strategy, to St. Michael's Hospital to showcase our leading-edge health data and AI innovations.

🇨🇦 The Vital data platform is being implemented across Canada, beginning with 160 hospitals in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, creating new opportunities for health AI, clinical research, and health system readiness.

🏥CHARTWatch and AIM to Prevent Delirium are AI tools that help care teams identify patients at risk of deterioration or delirium, enabling earlier intervention and helping prevent patient harm. AIM to Prevent Delirium is currently being studied in 15,000 patients across 13 Ontario hospitals.

📊ASIST-TBI uses AI to predict which patients with traumatic brain injuries may require neurosurgery, helping prioritize urgent care. A current study aims to test it at 18 Ontario hospitals, with the goal of supporting real-time decision-making in emergency departments.

Thank you for the opportunity to share how made-in-Canada technology solutions are improving patient care, advancing research and strengthening healthcare systems in Ontario and beyond.

Ketamine and psychotherapy show promise as a combined approach to chronic neuropathic pain.A pilot study led by Dr. Akas...
08/13/2026

Ketamine and psychotherapy show promise as a combined approach to chronic neuropathic pain.

A pilot study led by Dr. Akash Goel, clinician-investigator at St. Michael's Hospital and assistant professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine, found that combining ketamine infusions with psychotherapy is a safe and feasible approach with promising benefits.

The findings were published in the journal Med.

The trial followed 30 participants across three treatment groups: ketamine, psychotherapy or both. Twenty weeks after treatment, all three groups reported improvements in pain intensity, depression and anxiety. Participants who received both treatments saw the greatest benefit in how pain interfered with their daily lives, with nearly 80 per cent reporting a clinically meaningful improvement.

"Ketamine allows us to remove those weeds and plant new seeds for new flowers to grow," says Goel, describing how the treatment may open a window for psychotherapy to take hold. He cautions that as a feasibility study, the trial doesn't prove the combination works better than either treatment alone.

The team is now seeking funding for a larger, placebo-controlled trial to build stronger evidence.

Read more here: https://unityhealth.to/2026/08/ketamine-and-psychotherapy-as-combined-approach-to-chronic-neuropathic-pain/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260813-ketamine

Recently, we were lucky to capture some sweet moments between moms and their little ones who received support through th...
08/06/2026

Recently, we were lucky to capture some sweet moments between moms and their little ones who received support through the My Baby and Me Program at St. Michael's Hospital.

They included Brittany, who gave a special shout-out to the physician, Dr. Erin Lurie, who cared for her and her son.

“Without Dr. Lurie, I wouldn't have been able to do the testing that helped bring me to sobriety,” she said. "They really supported there unification and the health and safety of my son.”

My Baby and Me is a trauma-informed, drop-in prenatal clinic that provides integrated obstetrical and addictions care, along with on-site medical services, counselling, harm reduction supplies, and practical support to help pregnant individuals access the care they need.

When asked what motherhood means to her, Brittany shared:

"It's like an unexplainable feeling. I love it. I could just be having the worst day of my life, and I know I'm always blessed because I have him. He's my best friend."

We're honoured to celebrate the love and resilience that shine through every motherhood journey.

A new AI-assisted clinical trial is launching across 13 Ontario hospitals to help predict and prevent delirium. Delirium...
08/06/2026

A new AI-assisted clinical trial is launching across 13 Ontario hospitals to help predict and prevent delirium.

Delirium is a sudden and serious condition affecting 1 in 4 hospitalized adults. The condition is characterized by a new onset of confusion which can make patients agitated and disoriented – it can be profoundly distressing for patients and their caregivers.

This innovative project brings together the GEMINI research network, the University of Toronto, the Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto, the Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education, the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network and participating hospitals from across Ontario.

“Artificial Intelligence offers many promising opportunities in healthcare, but we need to ensure it is used safely and effectively," says Dr. Amol Verma, physician and scientist at St. Michael's and the project's principal investigator.

"This is an extraordinary partnership between AI scientists, front-line healthcare teams, patients and caregivers, hospital leaders, and policymakers, studying whether AI can help us predict and prevent delirium, one of the most devastating problems in healthcare."

Together, this cross provincial team is advancing evidence-based innovation with the potential to improve care for thousands of patients across Ontario.

Read more about this innovative trial: https://unityhealth.to/2026/08/gemini-launches-ai-assisted-trial-prevent-delirium-across-13-ontario-hospitals/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260804-GEMINI-delirium

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