Who we are is why we can
St. Mike’s is a hospital powered by people. People who rise when the stakes are highest to give every patient, every family, every possible chance. Doctors. Surgeons. Nurses. Scientists. Donors. All bound by the same ethos: Be compassionate. Be innovative. Be committed. Be relentless.
Be like mike.
Real stories behind be like mike
Who we are is why we can. Why we can break cycles of health injustice. Why we can perform world-first surgeries. Why we can use AI to save lives. Why we can turn audacious ideas into exceptional care. At St. Mike’s, these achievements are built by people who believe in better.
“One of my most unforgettable moments at St. Mike’s happened on a day that many in this city will also never forget.”
— Dr. Najma Ahmed
“Growing up in Brazil, I watched my father struggle to get the care he needed. His story defined my purpose: to build a future where everyone has access to life-saving care.”
— Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira
“I’ve always been driven by one question: How do we create a healthcare system that works for everyone? It starts by looking beyond the walls of a hospital.”
— Dr. Stephen Hwang
“That moment changed me. It pushed me to find answers for a condition that claims millions of lives every year. Because at St. Mike’s, we never accept what is. We imagine what could be.”
— Dr. Claudia dos Santos
Back the people who don’t back down
St. Michael's Hospital Foundation launches new brand campaign celebrating the people at the heart of Canadian healthcare.
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