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At UHN, we strive to deliver Compassionate Care & Caring. Learn more about the services and supports that are available to you throughout your journey.
Our UHN programs and services are among the most advanced in the world. We have grouped our physicians, staff, services and resources into 10 medical programs to meet the needs of our patients and help us make the most of our resources.
At the heart of everything we do at UHN are our Healthcare Professionals. Refer a patient to one of our 12 medical programs. Learn more about the resources and opportunities available for professional growth.
University Health Network has grown to be one of the largest research and teaching hospital networks in Canada - pioneers in improving the lives of patients. Our long history of health professions education at Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals has consistently advanced the science of education.
University Health Network is a health care and medical research organization in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made us a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
Being touched by illness affects us in different ways. Many people want to give back to the community and help others. At UHN, we welcome your contribution and offer different ways you can help so you can find one that suits you.
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To achieve our vision of A Healthier World, UHN will focus on five Strategic Priorities. By consulting patients, families, TeamUHN, funders and partners, we developed the priorities that will take us from Canada’s leading academic health sciences centre to the place where tomorrow’s care is truly invented today.
We are the place where tomorrow's care is invented today.
People rely on UHN to address local care needs while delivering specialized services to all Canadians and those around the world. We have the breadth and depth of world-class expertise to shape a new era of care.
From 2019-23, we will partner with patients, communities, and industry to design a care journey fortified by transitions that are seamless, high quality and safe. We will focus on advancing models of compassionate care that connect pre-acute, acute and post-acute care experiences. We will lead the integration of physical and mental health to establish new standards of care, as health and well-being require both.
We strive for a world where the best and brightest are empowered to strive for excellence in all they do.
UHN is the renowned because of its people. There is no success without the contributions of our staff, physicians, researchers, learners and volunteers. We owe it to every single person on TeamUHN to be their champions.
From 2019-23, we will work to deliver a best-in-class work experience for all those on TeamUHN. We will maximize the advantages of our location in Toronto and Canada - places that boast a wealth of diversity - and build a diverse, healthy and aligned culture. Ultimately, we will be a place where people’s careers are made.
We bring together care, research and education for the betterment of all.
UHN stands out because we unite a huge range of disciplines and expertise. We have the opportunity to further integrate our three key domains and converge them to catalyze new knowledge and skills for maximum impact.
From 2019-23, we will develop new models of collaboration to accelerate the translation of research into clinical practice. Further, we will harness the collective power of Canada’s academic health sciences ecosystem. This will lead to new roles and disciplines in the health sciences, allowing us to make care better and more efficient. New treatments will reach patients faster than ever before and we will contribute to research and education for every person we care for.
We unite the finest in science and medicine with technology to produce the remarkable.
Healthcare is on the cusp of a seismic shift largely driven by technology. Our goal is to challenge today’s fragmented system by putting consumer-friendly apps and tools in the hands of patients, families and providers. Together, we can ensure better experiences, outcomes and efficiencies.
From 2019-23, we will enable patients, families and TeamUHN through digital platforms and data while safeguarding privacy. This includes delivering a new Health Information System to reimagine the way we care for patients and learn from them. We will transform our healthcare system through consumer-centric innovation and emerging technologies. In our connected future, technology will support outstanding experiences in every interaction.
Canada already punches above its weight in scientific output - now is the time for it to do so commercially.
Our starting point is Toronto, a city poised to become the partner of choice for public-private collaboration in the health sciences field. UHN will make this a reality with our partners across the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network and beyond.
From 2019-23, UHN will help strengthen the health sciences ecosystem by achieving a disproportionate share of investment in research and development. We will build and strengthen partnerships with peers, innovators and industry leaders both locally and internationally. By doing so, we will diversify our economy, help create high-quality jobs and become an international hub for producing world-firsts with tangible societal benefits.