Reaffirming our solidarity against anti-Black racism


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SickKids President and CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn reflects on SickKids’ journey to create a more inclusive environment and to challenge anti-Black racism experienced by our patients, families and staff.

Today marks the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. I want to recognize and commemorate this horrible tragedy, which highlighted the need for all of us to take a critical look at the way systemic racism, and specifically anti-Black racism, not only led to this incident but how it is embedded in the foundation of the institutions that mark our daily lives.? 
Last June, I made a commitment to stand in solidarity with Black members of our organization and their families, and with the children, families, and communities we serve. I want to reaffirm that commitment and acknowledge that there is still much to be done, and we must continue to reach out to and work together with these communiti ...

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Photovoice is a therapeutic photography program focused on creating a supportive peer-focused environment aimed at bringing a voice to teens with varying cancer diagnoses.

Photovoice is a therapeutic photography program focused on creating a supportive peer-focused environment aimed at bringing a voice to teens with varying cancer diagnoses.Watch the video below to hear the personal cancer stories and see the photographs shared by SickKids patients.The Photovoice program is supported by the Garron Family Cancer Centre.

Article by SickKids: https://www.sickkids.ca/en/news/archive/2021/photovoice-through-the-eyes-of-teens-with-cancer/ ...

Let the children play: Getting children and youth outdoors now for an active recovery

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, SickKids and researchers from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto are sending a call to action to prioritize children’s health and development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As Ontario strives to rebuild and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, action is needed now to prioritize our children’s optimal health and development. By applying Indigenous tools and approaches to well-being through access to the outdoors and physical activity, we can help to reduce the consequences of the pandemic and shape the future trajectories for a generation at risk. This call to action was created in partnership between Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST), The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and researchers from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the Univ ...

Innovative ultrasound technique developed by SickKids and Sinai researchers enables earlier detection of placental diseases
Summary: Placental diseases often implicated in stillbirths, serious illnesses of newborns, making early detection critical.

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Mount Sinai Hospital have successfully taken their novel ultrasound technique from the bench to the bedside, demonstrating its effectiveness in detecting placental disease, which could ultimately help prevent some future stillbirths or serious illnesses in newborns. Their findings were published in eBioMedicine on May 5, 2021.
Issues with the placenta, also called placental diseases, are present in over half of stillbirths, which are defined as losses of a baby at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and cases of fetal growth restriction. Yet, common diagnostic methods are often inadequate at detecting certain types of placental diseases prior to birth. A research team ...

New paediatric virtual urgent care program offers children and families digital front door to care
Summary: SickKids’ new virtual urgent care program aims to help children and families determine what type of care is needed.

Your child is sick and you’re not sure how serious it is. Do they need to visit the emergency department? Is it safe to wait for an appointment with their primary care provider? 
Starting today, a new virtual urgent care program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will help children and families determine what type of care is needed, access reliable health education resources and, for eligible patients, participate in live virtual urgent care visits, all from the comfort of home. 
The virtual urgent care program is available from any smart phone, tablet or computer with internet through SickKids’ website. A secure 24/7 symptom checker tool will direct children and families to t ...