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.
Book an appointment online for COVID-19 testing at one of our Assessment Centres.
TAHSN STATEMENT ON DEATH OF JOYCE ECHAQUAN
Oct. 9, 2020 – The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) has issued a statement on the Death of Joyce Echaquan.
TEN GREAT THINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
Dec. 3, 2020 – Each week, we’re sharing a list of 10 great things that happened this week.
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- November 26, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
- November 19, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
- November 12, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
- November 5, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
Fifth annual Research Month Awards celebrate those who ‘have left a lasting imprint’ on Research at Unity Health
Dec. 1, 2020 – The fifth annual Research Awards honoured eight outstanding members of the Research and Innovation community at Unity Health Toronto.
CELEBRATING OUR EDUCATION WEEK WINNERS
Nov. 18, 2020 – Every year, we celebrate our learners and educators at Unity Health Toronto through site-specific academic achievement awards ceremonies. This year’s celebrations took place from Nov. 2 – 6, and gave the network an opportunity to recognize the incredible work and impact of our teachers, students, residents, interns and fellows.
Five Unity Health experts are helping inform Ontario’s response to the pandemic
Nov. 16, 2020 – Can we track COVID-19 through our province’s waste water? This is one of the many questions on the minds of the experts on Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.
How to prepare for flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nov. 13, 2020 – Flu season is here and this year it’s especially important to protect yourself. That’s because COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses, and they present with very similar symptoms.
Celebrating the year that showed science as the ‘silver lining’
Nov. 3, 2020 – The onset of the pandemic last March shuttered schools, businesses and a core part at Unity Health Toronto: research. Studies stopped. Researchers went home. The Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute stood empty, apart from the newly opened COVID-19 Assessment Centre on the ground floor.
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
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.
October 29, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
October 22, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
October 15, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
October 8, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
October 1, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
September 29, 2020: Celebrating our Health Disciplines and Nursing Awards winners!
September 24, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
September 22, 2020: Unity Health physician who worked in Sierra Leone during Ebola helps build model to project local COVID-19 numbers
September 17, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
September 10, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
September 3, 2020: Ten great things that happened this week
September 2, 2020: Network’s new energy team dedicated to reducing energy consumption
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