All Stories Patients Donors Health Teams Breaking barriers in brain surgery Trained across four continents, Dr. Saira Alli—one of just 40 women neurosurgeons in Canada—brings global expertise and a bold vision to St. Michael’s Hospital as she helps shape the future of skull-base surgery. Learn More BARLO MS Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital provides tailored care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis Learn More Overcoming a “scary” brain tumour diagnosis Dr. Saira Alli, St. Michael’s newest neurosurgeon, helps one patient navigate an unexpected brain tumour diagnosis. Learn More In conversation with Melissa Martin Our Foundation Board Chair reflects on her most rewarding moments—and shares her inspiring vision. Learn More In conversation with Rose Baker Reilly Our Foundation Board Vice Chair on championing investments that future-proof our hospitals. Learn More “It has made my life joyous.” NICU volunteer marks 10 years of cuddling babies. Learn More Inside a Volunteer Shift at St. Michael’s Hospital Volunteers like Gail remind us that healing happens in many forms—and sometimes, the best medicine is simply being heard. Learn More Canerector Foundation invests $1.8 million to transform care for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Learn More 5 heart health tips from 5 experts Everyday tips from St. Michael’s experts to thwart the threat of heart disease. Learn More Saved by a stranger—and St. Michael’s Hospital Ted Czarnecki walked to a football game, and nearly didn’t make it home. A stranger and the team at St. Michael’s Hospital made sure that he did. Learn More Read More