Unity Health Toronto

Earlier this week we welcomed University of Toronto President Melanie Woodin and other leaders including Leah Cowen, VP Research & Innovation and Strategic Initiatives; Lisa Robinson, Dean of Medicine; and Timothy Chan, Associate VP, Strategic Initiatives to St. Michael’s Hospital to learn more about the pioneering work Drs. Amol Verma and Fahad Razak are leading to leverage health data on a national scale for technological advancement and discovery.

The tour included an overview of the Vital health data platform, highlighting how it will enable more research, quality improvement and digital innovation across Canada. It also showcased two cutting-edge predictive AI tools:

✅ CHARTWatch identifies patients at risk of deterioration, helping care teams intervene earlier and save lives

✅ AI Models (AIM) to Prevent Delirium identifies patients most likely to develop delirium, helping teams focus prevention strategies where they are needed most

The visit underscored the power of collaboration between academic medicine and healthcare to improve outcomes for patients and communities.

Roberta Pike, Director and the team at the Office of Indigenous Wellness, Reconciliation and Partnerships (OIWRP) hosted the Dance for Healing at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital for the second year in a row.

Participants were invited to create their own tobaccos ties and focus their thoughts, prayers, and healing intentions for patients into the bundle. They were then guided through the healing ceremony by Knowledge Carrier EJ Kwandibens, Loon Clan, Northern Woodland Anishiinaabe (Ojibway) of the Waahbiidaahgaah (Whitesand) First Nation.

For those new to Indigenous culture, EJ provided meaningful teachings about the spiritual roots of the Jingle Dress dance and the significance of the ceremony itself as a healing practice.
The team offered participants an opportunity to witness this sacred ceremony of prayer and reflection. At the end of the session, everyone had an opportunity to participate in a round dance.

Take a look at these photos of our team hosting the event at St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

To learn more about the Dance For Healing, read last year’s article here: https://unityhealth.to/2025/06/dance-for-healing/

As warmer weather arrives, Unity Health’s Injury Prevention Team is working to help mature Torontonians stay safe on the road. ☀️🚗🗺️

Recently, the team of Occupational Therapist, students and volunteers hosted a CarFit session at Providence Healthcare, where they worked one-on-one with community members to optimize their vehicle setup. From adjusting seat and steering wheel height to fine-tuning mirror placement, these small changes can make a big difference in reducing injury risk and helping drivers stay on the road safely for longer.



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We’re happy to close out Ontario Seniors Month by sharing photos from the live classical music session hosted at our Providence location. 🎻🎶

This month, Unity Health brought beautiful tunes to patients and residents across all three of our locations, filling the sessions with music, connection, and enjoyment.

Music can spark memories, ease anxiety, and support recovery, making it a meaningful part of older adult care and overall well-being.

Unity Health Toronto has launched a new research stream dedicated to supporting a vibrant, connected community of Indigenous researchers.

The Indigenous Health Research Stream – co-led by Indigenous Canada Research Chairs Drs. Mikaela Gabriel and Janet Smylie – is rooted in Indigenous values and principles and grounded in a firm belief that this work deserves to be uplifted, resourced, and reflected across every health discipline.

The aim of this stream is to build a thriving and networked community of Indigenous health researchers across all research pillars at Unity Health Toronto, that is:

✅ Transforming Indigenous clinical care and health outcomes
✅ Partnering in the work with Indigenous community service providers and leaders
✅ Grounded in Indigenous world views and lived realities
✅ Demonstrating interventions that are interrupting anti-Indigenous racism in health services
✅ Addressing gaps in Indigenous health information

Read more here: https://unityhealth.to/2026/06/indigenous-health-research-stream/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260626-IHRS

Antimicrobial resistance is making some infections harder to treat, prompting researchers to explore new approaches beyond antibiotics.

At St. Joseph’s Health Centre, a site of Unity Health Toronto, Dr. Gregory German is leading a $25 million international clinical trial studying bacteriophages as a treatment for chronic or recurrent drug-resistant UTIs.

The work was recently highlighted at Phage Therapy: Fresh Science, and Hope for the Future, an event that brought together researchers, clinicians and patients to share progress and perspectives in this emerging field. Unity Health and its experts are excited to be part of this important work.

Read the full article: https://unityhealth.to/2026/06/conversation-with-altaf-stationwala/?&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=260626-stationwala