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Trailblazing legacies honoured at the UHN Mission Excellence Awards42587UHN honours six trailblazers at the Mission Excellence Awards — celebrating scientists, surgeons and philanthropists whose leadership and generosity are shaping the future of health care in Canada and beyond.6/10/2026 4:00:00 AM;6/10/2026 4:00:00 AM39046/12/2026 1:22:51 PMThe UHN Mission Excellence Awards, held Tuesday at Toronto General Hospital, and hosted by Dr. Kevin Smith, left, and Cornell Wright, right, honoured people who have made 669https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="UHN CEO, Kevin Smith speaking at the podium on stage" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-mission-excellence-awards-june-2026/mea-june-2026.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Staff, leaders and families came together to celebrate staff and philanthropists who have made UHN what it is today.
What is geriatric medicine? How UHN approaches care for older adults180170Geriatric medicine at UHN supports healthy aging, independence and quality of life. A UHN expert explains how holistic care helps older adults thrive.6/11/2026 4:00:00 AM;6/11/2026 4:00:00 AM39056/11/2026 10:11:22 AMGeriatric care experts assess how a person’s overall health, mobility, cognition, environment and recovery goals connect As Canada's population ages, geriatric medicine is an 220https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="an elderly man holding a cane in one and holding the hand of a healthcare worker with the other hand" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/what-is-geriatric-medicine/assistance-at-home-for-senior-with-cane.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />From mobility to memory, UHN’s geriatric care puts patients first by supporting healthy aging, independence and quality of life.
UHN On The Go — May 2026194922News and notes from across UHN: new Centre for Clinical Research, AYA Program fundraiser, Canada's Greenest Employers and Oncology Nursing Day.5/11/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/11/2026 4:00:00 AM38976/11/2026 7:38:05 PMTeamUHN members came together to celebrate the opening of Toronto Western Hospital’s new Centre for Clinical Research Left to Right: Dr. Sheila Riazi, Dr. Amit Oza, Dr.Susan Fox 726https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="​​​TeamUHN members in front of the big letters that spell UHN" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-on-the-go-may-2026/twh-clinical-research-team.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />News and notes from across UHN. New Centre for Clinical Research, Adolescent and Young Adult Program fundraiser, Canada’s Greenest Employers Recognition and Oncology Nursing Day celebrations.
What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Symptoms and risk explained197149What is hantavirus, how does it spread and should you be worried? A UHN infectious diseases expert explains symptoms, transmission and prevention.5/14/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/14/2026 4:00:00 AM38985/14/2026 6:36:06 PMHantavirus is a group of viruses that includes multiple different species, including Andes virus and Sin Nombre virus Hantaviruses have come into global focus following a recent 1015https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Illustration of hantavirus" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/what-is-hantavirus-and-how-it-spreads/hantavirus-img.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Hantaviruses have come into global focus following a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship. Here’s what you need to know.
Federal government launches AI strategy with focus on health care innovation459768The Government of Canada launched its AI For All strategy at UHN, with $200M for health care. See how UHN is leading AI adoption in research and patient care.6/4/2026 4:00:00 AM;6/4/2026 4:00:00 AM39036/10/2026 1:31:50 PMPrime Minister Mark Carney, centre, poses with health care workers at UHN’s Toronto Ge​neral Hospital following a federal announcement University Health Network (UHN) welcomes the 2184https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney posing with UHN healthcare workers" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/federal-ai-strategy-health-care/PM-Carney-UHN-Healthcare-Workers.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />University Health Network is leading AI adoption in health care, integrating it across research, education and patient care.
How Dr. Michael Baker helped shape world-class care at UHN172947Retired clinician-scientist Dr. Michael Baker helped unify UHN, advance leukemia immunotherapy and build complex care models that elevated patient outcomes.5/25/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/25/2026 4:00:00 AM38995/25/2026 7:52:33 PMDr. Michael Baker, right, pictured in 1992 at Toronto Western University Dr. Michael Baker proved better systems lead to better care throughout his career at UHN 682https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="A black and white photo of Dr. Michael Baker" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/dr-michael-baker-world-class-care-uhn/Michael-Baker-1.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" /><img alt="Dr. Michael Baker, right, pictured in 1992 at Toronto Western University" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/dr-michael-baker-world-class-care-uhn/Michael-Baker-3.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Clinician-scientist and former physician-in-chief Dr. Michael Baker helped unify UHN sites, streamlined transitions between research and clinical treatments, and developed complex integrated care models.
More than 70 scientists join UHN within one year of launching Canada Leads program159663Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Canada Leads at UHN. Discover how this program is transforming research and attracting top scientists to Canada’s leading hospital.5/5/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/5/2026 4:00:00 AM38955/8/2026 3:12:43 PM leaders, philanthropic and industry partners, and Canada Leads scientists gathered to celebrate the one‑year milestone of Canada Leads From left to right: Drs. Brad Wouters, Ariel 861https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Canada Leads 2026 Event Panel" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/more-than-70-scientists-join-uhn-within-one-year-launching-canada-leads-program/canada-lead-panel.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />From breakthrough science to economic impact, Canada Leads marks one year of bringing the world's top researchers to UHN.
UHN welcomes Ontario government move to lower colorectal cancer screen age159658Discover UHN's support for Ontario's new colorectal cancer screening age of 45, aimed at early detection and better health outcomes for all. Read more!5/7/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/7/2026 4:00:00 AM38965/8/2026 1:37:24 PMThe Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health, centre front, and Dr. Kevin Smith, President and CEO of UHN, centre rear, pose with nurses and physicians 468https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt=" UHN nurses and physicians with The Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/MOH-announcement-may-7/Princess-Margaret-cancer-screening.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />The province announced Thursday at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre it is lowering the screening eligibility age for all individuals to 45 from 50, and to 40 for those at increased risk, starting July 1.
Remembering Dr. Sean Cleary151172During a heartfelt memorial event at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital, colleagues, friends and family members came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Sean Cleary.8/29/2025 4:00:00 AM;8/29/2025 4:00:00 AM38179/3/2025 4:01:46 PM, friends and family members gathered at UHN's Toronto General Hospital for a memorial event celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Sean Cleary Music that once filled the operating 8313https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Dr. Sean Cleary Memorial Service" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/remembering-dr-sean-cleary/Sean-Cleary-Memorial.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />During a heartfelt memorial event at UHN's Toronto General Hospital, colleagues, friends and family members came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Sean Cleary.
Honour Roll — May 2026223373UHN's Honour Roll for May 2026 celebrates TeamUHN achievements, including KITE's place on the Forbes Accessibility list, the Bhayana ED Excellence Awards, a Nursing Hero and more.5/26/2026 4:00:00 AM;5/26/2026 4:00:00 AM39005/27/2026 5:49:31 PMIn this edition of Honour Roll UHN's KITE Research Institute makes 2026 Forbes Accessibility list TeamUHN honoured with Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department 536https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="UHN Canada's Hospital with the red maple leaf on top with the words Honour Roll May 2026 at the bottom" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/honour-roll-may-2026/honour-roll-may-2026.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />UHN News highlights achievements and awards given to TeamUHN members across all professions. Send your award notifications to communications@uhn.ca.
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