COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
To help protect our people, patients, residents and communities, we are screening everyone who enters our main hospital buildings. Some of our entrances may be closed or have reduced access.
Please check our COVID-19 information page for more updates before coming to our sites.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20
July 8, 2020 – The past year has been a foundational year for Unity Health Toronto. We began it with the launch of our first-ever strategic plan and completed it amid a global pandemic, where we came together to support our community and each other with strength and courage.
Read Unity Health’s Annual Report 2019-20.
JUNE 2 – OUR RESPONSE TO RACIAL INJUSTICE AND SYSTEMIC RACISM
Dr. Tim Rutledge, Unity Health Toronto’s President and CEO, sent out this message to the Unity Health community earlier today:
It’s been an intense few days in the U.S. and parts of Canada, including our hometown, Toronto, where a significant number of protests to end anti-Black racism, discrimination and violence have been occurring.
I can only imagine the impact this must be having on our colleagues, patients, community partners and friends who are Black – the stress, grief, perhaps reliving trauma, and/or processing death. I offer my support, allyship and solidarity. Racism has no place in our society.
Inclusivity, community and compassion are three of our core values at Unity Health. Education is also a key part of our mission – and part of standing up against racism is educating ourselves and checking our own implicit biases. I know we can – and must – do better. We must listen and learn from those most affected and strive to be allies. It is up to all of us to do the hard work of undoing racism and effecting change.
We stand in solidarity with our Black colleagues, patients, volunteers and partners and condemn all acts of racial injustice and systemic racism. Black lives matter.
Sincerely,
Tim
TEN GREAT THINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
Aug. 6, 2020 – We know that living and working through COVID-19 is tough, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the wonderful things that are happening at our sites – and for our people – along the way.
- Ten great things that happened for week ending July 30
- Ten great things that happened for week ending July 23
Challenging environments create new opportunities during COVID-19
July 30, 2020 – If you ask Drs. Marcus Burnstein and Shiva Jayaraman about working through COVID-19, they’ll tell you that challenging environments often create new opportunities. That’s how they explain the way physicians from St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital came together to unify cancer care.
Meet a key player in protecting patients and workers during a pandemic: Francisco Vega Jamaica of Environmental Services
July 22, 2020 – Francisco Vega Jamaica is responsible for cleaning 11 patient rooms in the Acute Care area of the Emergency Department (ED) at St. Michael’s Hospital, along with the trauma bay, the nursing stations, and some common patient areas and staff areas.
GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, our teams at Unity Health Toronto are working to ensure we are prepared to support our patients and keep everyone inside and around our hospitals safe.
July 16, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
July 9, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
July 2, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
June 25, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
June 25, 2020: Our Emergency Departments are safe to visit – here’s what you need to know
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