Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in July! https://ow.ly/mwoz50Zv4pe

Has someone at Providence Healthcare made a difficult time a little easier? Now is your chance to say thank you. Patients, residents, families and caregivers can nominate a team or individual for the Providence Gratitude Award. 💫 Submit your nomination today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/gratitude2...

Yesterday, we welcomed Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, Michelle Cooper, MPP for Eglinton–Lawrence, and Mohamed Firin, MPP for York South–Weston, to St. Michael’s to learn about health data platforms, VITAL and GEMINI.

New research from St. Michael’s Hospital sheds light on the unequal impact of opioid toxicity across Ontario’s workforce. unityhealth.to/2026/07/opio...

One year after the Indigenous Wellness Centre opened at St. Michael's Hospital, Roberta Pike reflects on the milestones so far and what's ahead. unityhealth.to/2026/07/insi...

Unity Health & @TADHospital are testing ASIST-TBI, an AI tool that predicts when traumatic brain injury patients need neurosurgery. @TADHospital is the first of 18 Ont. hospitals in a study validating the tool w/ the aim of using it across the province: unityhealth.to/2026/07/timm...

In a new Nature Medicine commentary, Dr. Jiwon Oh brought together nearly 30 of the world's leading MS clinicians to evaluate how MS diagnosis has progressed and the challenges and work ahead. Read more here: unityhealth.to/2026/07/st-m...

Some of the biggest health risks from wildfire smoke are the ones you can’t see. Experts say checking the Air Quality Health Index should be part of your daily routine, just like checking the weather. https://ow.ly/Fn7F50ZoF17

From coordinating care to providing emotional support, family caregivers play acritical role in healthcare. A Unity Health study explores the emotional burden caregivers face, and the pressure to cope without asking for help. Read more: https://ow.ly/PguK50Zm8Q8

This week, University of Toronto leaders visited St. Michael’s to see how the Vital health data platform, led by Dr. Amol Verma and Dr. Fahad Razak, will advance health AI, research & innovation across Canada -- improving care for patients & communities.

Strong evidence from St. Michael's-led trial: nerve blocks can reduce opioid use after cardiac surgery and reduce risk of opioid-dependence. Results published in @lancetrh-americ.bsky.social Read more: https://ow.ly/GkWY50Zlbnj

How do we improve data sharing across Canadian hospitals? How do we harness that data to scale AI that advances care? RBC’s Disruptors podcast features Drs. Amol Verma & Fahad Razak, physicians at St. Michael’s, to talk about this & more. www.rbc.com/en/thought-l...

Can AI fix ER wait times?

Canada’s hospitals generate enormous amounts of data. The challenge is turning that data into better healthcare.

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🍔🌭☀️ Summer BBQ season is in full swing at Unity Health! Rain or shine, our Providence Healthcare teams know how to celebrate as our staff were recently treated to a well-deserved BBQ lunch along with live music! 📸See more photos: https://unityhealth.to/2026-providence-staff-bbq-photo-gallery/

With warmer weather here, Unity Health’s Injury Prevention Team is helping mature Torontonians stay safe & comfortable behind the wheel. At a recent CarFit session at Providence, technicians helped drivers adjust seat height, mirrors & more to stay comfortable & safe. ☀️🚗🗺️

June is Seniors Month in Ontario. Throughout the month, Unity Health is bringing live classical music to older adults creating moments of connection, comfort and joy through music. 🎻🎶

Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in June! Click to learn more: https://ow.ly/EA1b50ZiNfq

Unity Health Toronto has launched a new research stream to build a vibrant, connected community of Indigenous health researchers across all our research pillars. Read more: https://unityhealth.to/2026/06/indigenous-health-research-stream/?&utm_source=BL&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260626-IHRS

Lecanemab, the first disease-modifying Alzheimer's drug approved in Canada, raises some hard questions. St. Michael's researchers offer a guide to its benefits, costs and risks: https://ow.ly/h0uC50ZitkV

Dr. Gregory German of Unity Health Toronto is leading a $25M global trial studying bacteriophages as a treatment for drug-resistant UTIs. The research explores new, more personalized options to address antimicrobial resistance. Read the full article: unityhealth.to/2026/06/conv...

At St. Mike's Hospital this week, Minister @evansolomon.bsky.social joined us at a launch event for Vital, uniting 250+ leaders across healthcare, academia, industry, military and government to discuss AI, health data and Canada’s next era of innovation. unityhealth.to/2026/06/heal...

Unity Health hosted Veterans Affairs Canada and McMaster University to conduct a wildfire disaster simulation at St. Michael’s, focused on addressing long-term mental health and psychosocial impacts of disaster and improving coordinated emergency response. unityhealth.to/2026/06/unit...

Evan Solomon Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, and health care leaders from across Canada were at St. Michael’s today to launch Vital — a national health data platform founded at St. Michael’s.

Cardiac arrest in sport is rare, but quick action can save lives. Experts at St. Michael’s Hospital highlight the importance of CPR, AEDs and knowing the signs as major events approach. Every second counts. https://ow.ly/Q0la50ZcQRl

How can AI & data analytics improve care & maintain public trust? Hear St. Michael’s physician & GEMINI co-founder Dr. Amol Verma on the IPC podcast Info Matters. 🔊Listen: https://www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-centre/podcast/s5-episode-2-using-ai-data-analytics-and-federated-learning-improve-patient-care

Bring on the sunshine, treats, and good company! ☀️🍦🌭 Check out some of the highlights from this year’s St. Joseph’s People Appreciation BBQ: https://unityhealth.to/2026-st-josephs-staff-bbq-photo-gallery/

"We need to be resilient. We need to be creative." 🎥 Watch IAS Governing Council member @darrelltan.bsky.social share his vision for strengthening the #HIV response. 💬 Add your voice to the #RethinkRebuildRise conversation: aids2026.org/social #AIDS2026 @utoronto.ca @unityhealthto.bsky.social

Unity Health is empowering Canadian health leaders through the Health AI Academy (HAIA). Registration is now open. Learn more: https://unityhealth.to/about-unity-health/ai-at-unity-health/health-ai-academy/

The Wound Care Team at St. Michael’s is taking great strides to provide community-centered care. In a recent collaboration with the Downtown CORE Team, this interdisciplinary team created a specialized course about treating chronic wounds for unhoused populations. https://ow.ly/Mqwc50Z9xe0

Proud moment! 👏👏👏 VITAL, a health data platform based at St. Michael’s, is part of Canada's new AI Strategy shared today by PM Mark Carney. It’s receiving $210M+ in federal, provincial & institutional funding – a landmark investment. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2026/06/vita...

Canadian military doctors recently joined Unity Health Toronto surgeons for a hands-on surgical bootcamp. From trauma to vascular and brain injuries, this training builds skills that matter in both civilian and military health systems. https://ow.ly/GmLn50Z7ktT