50 years of firsts in heart care – and counting

In 1968, St. Michael’s performed the first successful heart transplant. That was just the start. Here are 10 ways we’ve put hearts first.

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St. Michael’s Hospital opens first-in-Canada hybrid biplane OR

With the support of donor funding, St. Michael’s Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art hybrid biplane operating room for advanced neurovascular procedures.

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Life after a brain tumour diagnosis

“I needed emergency surgery, but no one wanted to operate on me. It was too risky. Hospitals were turning me down. Then, someone put a call into Dr. Michael Cusimano at St. Michael’s Hospital.”

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Better patient pathways, for better patient care

Providence Healthcare gets more than 4,000 referrals per year. Some are simple, some very complex. Someone needs to make sure they get the care they need.

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A Decade Of Scientific Discovery

One decade ago, the very first Angels Den event took place in a small classroom at St. Michael’s Hospital. Today, it has transformed into Canada’s biggest medical research competition, with all-star scientists pitching life-changing ideas for a chance at winning major funding.

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“We don’t want to see them again”

How two relentless Angels Den finalists are taking a bold stand against youth violence.

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Transforming lives, one apple at a time

Moez and Marissa Kassam's generous gift empowers a healthier future for Ontario's children.

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Preparing for Canada's aging population

How Dr. Sharon Straus, incoming Executive Vice-President, Clinical and Chief Medical Officer at Unity Health Toronto, and Dr. Ashley Verduyn, Chief of Providence Healthcare, are rising to the challenge of caring for Canada’s aging population—and why they’re determined to see seniors thrive.

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50 years of firsts in heart care – and counting

In 1968, St. Michael’s performed the first successful heart transplant. That was just the start. Here are 10 ways we’ve put hearts first.

Donate to St. Michael's Foundation.

Want to share this story?

St. Michael’s Hospital opens first-in-Canada hybrid biplane OR

Life after a brain tumour diagnosis

Better patient pathways, for better patient care

A Decade Of Scientific Discovery

“We don’t want to see them again”

Transforming lives, one apple at a time

Preparing for Canada's aging population

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