Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
585 University Avenue M5G 2N2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Why do we do what we do? Dr. Sanjog Kalra will tell you it’s the best opportunity to impact people's lives. You can take somebody who walks through the door with a 50% chance of survival and have them back to their normal life in just a few days," he says. "That's magical to me." Learn more about Dr. Kalra’s work on Feb 16 bit.ly/PMCClive #WhateverItTakes #Cardiology #HeartMonth

At the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, we are continually searching for new and innovative treatment options for our patients. We prioritize recruiting the best the world has to offer like Dr. Sanjog Kalra an interventional cardiologist, specializing in complex, high-risk coronary revascularization, chronic total occlusions, and mechanical circulatory support. Join us on Wednesday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m. EST for a live Q&A with Dr. Kalra and Dr. Barry Rubin, Medical Director, ...Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, to learn what Dr. Rubin looks for in new talent, Dr. Kalra’s Canada first procedure, and their shared vision for the future. Register: bit.ly/PMCClive #HeartMonth #WhateverItTakes #Cardiology Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Heartlinks UHN Foundation

Congratulations to our team for performing UHN’s first successful same day TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure! A grateful patient with a damaged aortic valve was treated in the morning and home by dinner time. #WhateverItTakes #cardiology

Non-invasive ultrasounds allow physicians to determine how blood flows through the heart and blood vessels, including the coronary arteries, the carotid artery, and more. Thanks to this technology, physicians can see obstructions in arteries, assess the degree of narrowing, and measure leakage in heart valves. Our Centre designed and built the first device to record real-time blood flow in patients’ arteries. These real-time frequency analyzers are now an integral component of every ultrasound machine used to assess blood flow in arteries and veins. #PMCCHistory #HeartMonth #WhateverItTakes #Cardiology #Cardiovascular

Thanks to advances in cancer therapy, there are more cancer survivors today than ever before. But cancer treatment is not without risks, including heart failure. New research from Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan’s team suggests that experts may be able to indirectly identify patients at possible risk of future heart failure after cancer therapy which is promising news for cancer survivors everywhere! Read more: https://bit.ly/3GjKR4Q... #WorldCancerDay #HeartMonth #HeartFailure

Our Centre has a long history of world-firsts. Dating back as far as the 1930s, we have always been on the cutting edge of cardiac care and innovation. In the first of our #PMCCHistory series for #HeartMonth we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Wilfred Bigelow. In 1950, Dr. Bigelow invented the #pacemaker, a technology that keeps millions of hearts beating today. Dr. Bigelow was also the first to use hypothermia for #HeartSurgery in 1953. During WWII, Dr. Bigelow noted that sol...diers who became very cold on the battlefield could survive devastating injuries. By lowering body temperature, he was able to safety stop circulation, a discovery that made open heart surgery possible. #WhateverItTakes #Cardiology Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research

How to summarize 2020? That's a difficult task, but let's give it a try. On Twitter, we've re-shared some of this year's stories that highlight the innovation, compassion and strength of patients and staff at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Come and see (and if you're on Twitter, give us a follow!) https://bit.ly/34DkLtF

In a bonus holiday episode, the Living Transplant podcast shares four stories of transplant, organ donation and the holiday season - including 22-year-old Maariyah Rahman, who will celebrate her two-year 'heartaversary' on Dec. 24. Listen here http://bit.ly/3mCSQQK

After a heart attack, the heart has limited regenerative capacity. To allow for a reparative process, a team led by PMCC physician-scientist Dr. Phyllis Billia has found a way to induce multiplication of the heart’s main cell type from within the muscle itself. You can read more about Dr. Billia's ground-breaking work here, published in the prestigious medical journal Nature CDD https://go.nature.com/3gj5dji

Want to learn more about the history of the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN? Dr. Gary Levy & Charmaine Beal discuss the journey to becoming Canada's largest multi-organ transplant program. Plus, how Dr. Levy brought Dr. Heather Ross to Toronto to lead UHN's Heart Transplant Program at the time.

Meet Len, a patient at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. He's living with heart failure - a likely unintended consequence of the cancer treatment needed to save his life. His new initiative, Hang Tough, aims to transform care for patients facing multiple, life-threatening health issues. Learn more about Hang Tough https://bit.ly/2UYQDDE

The holidays can be tough for patients in the hospital - and it's especially so this year. Rev. Susie Choi, PMCC's Spiritual Care Provider, recently spoke with CBC Metro Morning about guiding patients through moments of grief and loneliness. Listen below

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes. On the latest episode of UHN's Behind the Breakthrough, PMCC cardiologist Dr. Mansoor Husain shares how he's successfully tested a new therapy that can treat diabetes and reduce the risk of heart disease. Listen https://bit.ly/3frpfHW

A very exciting milestone! Thank you to all who made this moment possible.

It's Registered Kinesiologist Week! At the University Health Network's Cardiac Rehab Program, registered kinesiologists help our cardiac patients return to the activities that are important to them while promoting healthy lifestyle modifications. "Working in cardiac rehab, I pride myself in providing the support patients need on their journey to recovery, and empowering patients to better self manage their chronic condition to improve their overall health and quality of life," says Jennifer Quan, Exercise Leader and Kinesiologist with the Cardiac Rehab team. On behalf of the PMCC, thank you for all your work!

Given the severity of her condition, Dianna Graham didn't think she'd find a surgeon who could repair her aortic aneurysm. But when she met Dr. Jennifer Chung at the PMCC Thoracic Aortic Surgery Clinic, she knew she was in the right hands. Read more https://bit.ly/3oAk38U

Let's hear it for the wonderful nurse practitioners at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and across Ontario! There are more than 3,900 NPsin the province and 24 call the PMCC home. #NPWeek2020 #NPsLead *This photo was taken in Nov. 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TOMORROW: Tune in to Metro Morning at 7:40 a.m. to hear PMCC’s spiritual care provider, Rev. Susie Choi, discuss her experience providing spiritual care to patients and staff in the CICU and CVICU throughout the #COVID19 pandemic.

We've got some good news...last night, our Division Head of Cardiology, Dr. Heather Ross, won the first-ever Women in Cardiovascular Medicine/Science Mentorship award from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society! Congratulations, Dr. Ross!

Congratulations to the University of Toronto's Temerty Medicine for ranking among the top 10 universities in the world in the subject of cardiac and cardiovascular systems. The physicians, surgeons and students at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre are proud to be among world-leaders in medicine.

"What gets me up and to the lab each morning is my curiosity for the unknown." Dr. Stephanie Protze discusses her journey to create new cells to restore the heart's pacemaker function on the University Health Network's Behind the Breakthrough podcast. Listen here https://bit.ly/3kKbypc

Being able to prevent strokes from happeningit’s what drives me. Dr. Kathryn Howe, vascular surgeon-scientist and the third Canadian to ever win the Wylie Scholar Award, is pushing the boundaries of stroke research. Curious to see how? Watch below

Starting Nov. 23, everyone entering UHN must wear a medical mask. Please see below for more information.

When Eduard Savchuk held a 3D model of his heart and the cardiac tumour entwining it, he could actually visualize how surgeons Dr. RJ Cusimano and Dr. Shaf Keshavjee were planning to remove it. Read more about Eduard's case https://bit.ly/2I5qCzs

What do we know about the cardioprotective effects of flu vaccines, and how can it be applied to COVID-19 vaccine strategies? A new paper led by Dr. Jay Udell, cardiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, reviews ongoing trials studying the flu vaccine and cardiovascular outcomes. "As the world races to develop an effective vaccine for COVID-19, we want to ensure that any vaccine protects the heart, similar to what exists with the flu vaccine currently, says Dr. Udell. ...Press release https://bit.ly/2Gktic5 Journal of the American College of Cardiology https://bit.ly/2SxOqO8

Thank you everyone for participating in #WHDxPMCC! We're so inspired by everyone's commitment to leading a heart-healthy life. Remember, heart health is important today, tomorrow and every other day! Please enjoy a few final submissions from our patients and the PMCC team for World Heart Day 2020. #1: Janet Parr, Heart Transplant Patient How am I taking care of my donor heart? I start each day with horses. It's the best thing I can do for my body and my soul. Working every ...day to keep my heart happy. Thanks to my donor, my doctors and UHN Transplant Centre for giving me each new day. #2: Annie Smith, PMCC Patient I've been a personal trainer and fitness instructor for 25 years now. Healthy living is my passion and my lifestyle! Then, my world as I knew it came crashing down on me over 5 years ago. I became increasingly unwell in a short time span and before I knew it, I was outfitted not only with an ICD but an incredible team of doctors all over from Peterborough-Scarborough-Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in TO. In 2015 I was told that the conductive system of my heart was very faulty (hence the ICD) and then in 2016 I was diagnosed with a rare condition called Cardiac Sarcoidosis which could put me into cardiac arrest at anytime. I'm unable physically to do a lot of my past exercise regime due to my heart & this illness, but that's okay. There are still other physical options available to move my body! I will continue to move forward and onwards every single day, one day at a time! Because I adore life! #3: Dr. Barry Rubin, PMCC Medical Director and Chair During the week, I use the stairs at work every chance I get! It helps me keep active after long hours at my desk. On the summer weekends, golf gets me outside and enjoying time with friends & family. Knowing that it’s also good for my heart health is a bonus. This World Heart Day I encourage everyone to think about how they can combine fun and exercise! Happy #WHDxPMCC!

We're enjoying everyone's submissions! Please keep them coming! In the meantime, here are a few more photos from team members and patients at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. #WHDxPMCC #1: Dr. Paul Oh, Director of UHN's Cardiac Rehab Program Keeping active is one of the keys to coping well in these difficult times. A daily walk or run is one of the few things directly under our control that can truly impact our physical and mental health. I also see it as a sign of respec...t for the hard work our clients participating in cardiac rehab put in every day to keep themselves healthy - as health care providers, we can also ‘walk the talk.’ #2: Shannen M., Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Muay Thai changed my life in ways that I couldn't have ever imagined. Aside from the physiological benefits such as improved endurance, muscle strength and coordination; it also helped me a lot emotionally and overall as a person. It taught me self-discipline and gave me the self-confidence I did not have before. #3: Catherine W., Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Our bodies are so capable. Whether I'm going for a beautiful hike, doing a circuit in the park or weights at the gym, it's a guarantee I'll feel better after moving. I love to challenge myself, and being able to do something you weren't able to do months ago is super rewarding. #4: Spencer Summerfield, PMCC Patient Believe it or not, ten years ago I couldn’t run 5km without stopping and walking.. a lot. What started as a hobby led me down a path of heart-healthy activities and the biggest changes in my life. Today I run, bike and swim and can confidently say that I’m happy with being able to run sub 17 minute 5km and compete with the best I know. Having an international ranking in any sport is an accomplishment in my books. Halfway through this journey though I was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, Long QT Syndrome -Type 3 . I took it to heart, no pun intended and told myself I would not be my diagnosis, using it as a motivation to continue improving my heart-health. I push my physical limitations often because we don’t know what we are capable of if we don’t.

Your heart health is exactly thatyours! Its not about comparing yourself to others. No matter your fitness level, whats important is that youre showing up for you. For #WHDxPMCC, show us what you're made of and share a photo of yourself keeping active for your heart health!

World Heart Day is in full swing! Here are a few of our submissions so far. We'd love to see how you engage in physical activity - make sure to share your photo with the #WHDxPMCC hashtag so we can repost! #1 Dr. Carolina Alba, PMCC Cardiologist "I went biking a few weekends ago and did 70k on the waterfront! We stopped halfway in Oakville for some chocolate croissants. A bit cold but as always it was amazing! I definitely felt recharged for my week on call."... #2 Dr. Thomas Forbes, Division Head of Vascular Surgery Running is what I do for both heart health and mental health. This picture is from this year's Muskoka Rocks 10K for Camp Oochigeas for kids with cancer. It's an annual August long weekend Forbes family tradition. This year was different because of the pandemic as it was run alone and in the rain. Looking forward to next year with more runners and less rain! At the beginning of the year I also set myself a goal of running 2020 km in 2020, no specific reason other than it being a nice round number and easy to remember. I'm pleased to report that I'm well ahead of schedule. Happy World Heart Day everybody! #3: Holly Wykes, Cardiac Rehab Kinesiologist September 29th is World Heart Day! As a heart warrior 25 years in, I challenge each of you to do something good for your heart today. Lace up your shoes and go for a run, try a new exercise video from home, even chase your kids around the backyard. No excuses. Your heart will thank you for it! #4: Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir, PMCC Cardiologist Happy World Heart Day! Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease. 2020 made it hard to practice what I preach, but it pushed me to discover the joys of exercise outside gyms.

Did you know only 5% of Canadians get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week? It can be difficult to carve out time for physical activity when you're on a busy schedule. Try integrating exercise into everyday errands - try our tip below and share it with us on #WHDxPMCC!

Today’s the day! Let’s celebrate World Heart Day together. Show us how you get your heart pumping by sharing a photo of your heart-healthy activity using the #WHDxPMCC hashtag, and tell us a little bit about why you love to do it. We’ll be re-sharing here!

Exercising from home is a popular and safe alternative to the gym. In preparation for World Heart Day (tomorrow!), we sat down with University Health Network’s cardiac rehab team to discuss how to best optimize your at-home workout. Tomorrow, show us how you like to engage in physical activity by sharing a photo using the #WHDxPMCC hashtag and tell us a little bit about why you do it! Read more https://bit.ly/3kX8NR0

Maintaining cardiovascular health looks different for everyone, and it's all about finding what's right for you. There are lots of fun and creative ways to incorporate daily activity into your life. Try our suggestion below and share a photo with us on #WHDxPMCC! Comment what youll be watching and moving along to

Does heart disease only affect the elderly? No way! In fact, 9/10 Canadians over the age of 20 have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as physical inactivity. This #WHDxPMCC, lets inspire others to be active. Next Tuesday, September 29, show us how you like to get your heart pumping and tag us in a fun photo of a heart-healthy activity!

What's your plan this weekend? There are lots of ways to keep active and have fun while you’re at it. Grab your friend, partner, dog - whoever - and show us how you like to get your body moving for #WHDxPMCC!

On Tuesday, September 29, were celebrating World Heart Day by asking YOU to show us how you like to engage in daily physical activity. Keeping active is one of the key preventative measures against heart disease, and leading up to the 29th, we'll be sharing a few examples of what physical activity can look like for every skill, mobility & confidence level. #WHDxPMCC Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime, tag a friend youd like to participate with on September 29!

In a collection of more than 100 photos, UHN 24/7 takes you behind the scenes and around the clock with staff at University Health Network's hospitals, laboratories and classrooms - including the incredible team at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. View the full project here https://bit.ly/2FLdYnY

Your heart health is exactly thatyours! It’s not about comparing yourself to others. No matter your fitness level, what’s important is that you’re showing up for you. For #WHDxPMCC, show us what you're made of and share a photo of yourself keeping active for your heart health!

Were taking cardiac healthcare into the future. Dr. Heather Ross talks about the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and University Health Network research collaboration with Apple, which looks at shifting some traditional, in-hospital monitoring practices for heart failure patients to a wearable device - Apple Watch. Read more about the exciting partnership announced by Apple today https://apple.co/2Rwdzsk

A recent study led by Dr. Carolina Alba, cardiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, found admissions and hospitalizations for heart failure have dropped by about 40% during the pandemic. "Our findings are a call to action," says Dr. Alba. Read more https://bit.ly/2Zsknvj

It's shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory, so could the acai berry help COVID-19 patients who are sick, but not hospitalized, recover faster and prevent serious complications? PMCC cardiologist Dr. Michael Farkouh talks with CTV News

In patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and diabetes, bypass surgery may be associated with improved long-term survival and decreased instances of heart attacks & strokes when compared to percutaneous coronary intervention, commonly known as stenting. Read more about the landmark study from members of the Peter Munk Cardiac team https://bit.ly/3lEWudC

On Tuesday, September 29, we’re celebrating World Heart Day by asking YOU to show us how you like to engage in daily physical activity. Keeping active is one of the key preventative measures against heart disease, and leading up to the 29th, we'll be sharing a few examples of what physical activity can look like for every skill, mobility & confidence level. #WHDxPMCC Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime, tag a friend you’d like to participate with on September 29!

One of the unintended consequences of cancer therapy is the potential development of heart disease, known as cardio-oncology. Enter Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan, a cardiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and newly appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. Through his research and clinical practice, Dr. Thavendiranathan is doing #WhateverItTakes to change these patients trajectory and eliminate their risk of heart disease.

Why are some COVID-19 patients developing heart disease? Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan, cardiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, spoke with Global News about the links between the virus and heart damage. Read more

In 2013, Spencer Summerfield was diagnosed with Type 3 Long QT, a rare disorder of the hearts electrical system which can cause dangerous heart rhythms, fainting or sudden cardiac arrest. While caring for Spencer, the team at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre have been seeking to understand more about how a patients genetics can dictate the treatment they receive, referred to as precision medicine. Throughout his journey, Spencer has kept a positive outlook on life and is pri...oritizing his physical health. Just last week, he completed the full Bruce Protocol Stress Test, an exercise test used to judge the health of the heart. We all have something, our own defects and faults, says Spencer. Mine just happens to be with the very thing that we cant live without - my heart. I wear it on my sleeve and with good reason. We only get the time we get. #PMCCPatientVoices

We’re taking cardiac healthcare into the future. Dr. Heather Ross talks about the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and University Health Network research collaboration with Apple, which looks at shifting some traditional, in-hospital monitoring practices for heart failure patients to a wearable device - Apple Watch. Read more about the exciting partnership announced by Apple today https://apple.co/2Rwdzsk

For many, the gradual reopening of society is filled with uncertainty. For an immunosuppressed transplant recipient, the anxiety may be tenfold. Patients at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre are helping to address and ease fellow transplant recipients concerns regarding the gradual reopening of society during #COVID19. Read more about the online event organized by HeartLinks Heart Transplant Support Group and UHN Transplant Centre

When research labs at the University Health Network came to a halt due to #COVID19, Dr. Kathryn Howe and Dr. Jason Fish saw another opportunity. Using Google Docs, their labs collectively wrote a review paper on the role the endothelium plays in the severity of the virus. Read the paper here https://bit.ly/30MBkQU

Congratulations to Peter Munk Cardiac Centre cardiologist Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan, who has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair! An exemplary distinction and a testament to his work in cardio-oncology, uncovering ways to prevent and protect cancer survivors from heart disease.

Does COVID-19 affect the function of blood vessel cells? A new research paper led by Dr. Kathryn Howe, PMCC vascular surgeon-scientist and 2020 Wylie Scholar, takes a further look into the issue. Read more

How can scientists track #COVID19 when valuable data is spread across the ? Dr. Bo Wang, Artifical Intelligence Lead at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, recently spoke with CBC The National to explain how his new app can keep track of mutations, predict outbreaks & help design vaccines. Watch https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1750253635918

The COVID-19 virus is constantly changing as it moves from person to person. To help researchers track its genetic developments, a team of healthcare professionals, led by PMCC Artificial Intelligence Lead Dr. Bo Wang, have developed an innovative tool which can deliver results in a matter of minutes. By tracking these changes, researchers can learn about the history of the pandemic, which has direct implications for: Vaccine design... Drug development Our collective effort to combat COVID-19 Press Release https://bit.ly/2MU6rU8 The Lancet Digital Health Paper https://bit.ly/2Yuxjzx

"I ask you to join me in the difficult task of confronting our own role in the world. The truth is that racism exists everywhere, including Canadian healthcare." Please visit the link below for a statement from President & CEO of the University Health Network, Dr. Kevin Smith, responding to the violent and racist acts occurring in North America.

For more than 7,000 Ontarians who experience cardiac arrest each year, access to a defibrillator can improve their survival rate by more than 50%. Thanks to advocacy group efforts by members of our team like Dr. Mali Worme and Dr. Mia Bertic, Bill 141 has passed in the Ontario Legislature, expanding access to defibrillators in designated or public premises. Read Bill 141 here https://bit.ly/3esVkNL

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Forbes, Division Head of Vascular Surgery at the PMCC, who has won the Bruce Tovee Award from the University of Toronto Department of Surgery! Named after the man who helped guide his decision to study medicine, Dr. Forbes says this award is especially meaningful as an educator: "I met Dr. Tovee when I was trying to decide whether to go to medical or law school. He gave me some great advice and wrote me a reference letter for medical school. Who... knows? Without that letter I may have become a lawyer." Read more about the award https://bit.ly/2XDdxBl

The final count is inAnnie walked 180 km over the past four days for Test Your Limits, founded by Dr. Heather Ross! Thank you to Annie for testing her own limits and bringing awareness to heart failure. Help Annie reach her final goal of $10,500 https://bit.ly/2yOoWpz

Congratulations to Dr. Tirone David, cardiovascular surgeon at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, who was awarded the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award today. Over the past 42 years, he's become a legend in the field and we're proud to have him on our team.

3...2...1...and she's off! Today, fitness trainer & cardiac sarcoidosis patient Annie Smith is starting her indoor adventure, walking 120km over the next four days to raise money for Test Your Limits, founded by Dr. Heather Ross. To support Annie's Pace, now a global initiative https://bit.ly/2yOoWpz

"The silver lining in this tragedy is that virtual medicine is transforming how medicine is practiced. The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre's campaign volunteer, Bob Ramsay, recently spoke with Dr. Heather Ross about the impact COVID-19 has had on the world of virtual care. Read more https://bit.ly/3dJBvkM

For fitness trainer Annie Smith, cardiac sarcoidosis won't keep her down. On May 22-25, Annie is walking 120km (indoors!) to raise money for Test Your Limits, a failure awareness initiative founded by Dr. Heather Ross. To support Annie's Pace, now a global adventure https://bit.ly/2yOoWpz

More than half of PMCC patients have received care by phone, video chat or apps such as our COVID-19 virtual clinic or Medly. PMCC Medical Director Dr. Barry Rubin spoke with CBC Toronto about the future of virtual care at the PMCC. Watch

How can one ventilator help two people - at once? Dr. Azad Mashari, anesthesiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, is using a 30-year-old paper written by his mentor, Dr. Joe Fisher, to create a ventilator that can be split between two patients. Listen here https://bit.ly/35WOg8Z

Blood clots have been associated with #COVID19 infections worldwide. This week, scientists from the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, the University Health Network & the University of Manitoba are launching a global clinical trial to test whether the blood thinner heparin can help improve survival for #COVID19 patients. Read more https://bit.ly/3dIxM7i

Zelia Souter says it's the kind and compassionate environment nurses create for their patients that inspired her to become one. For #NursingWeek2020, the PMCC nurse manager shares her experience working on the frontlines of COVID-19. Read more https://bit.ly/2WHEjbi

Congratulations to PMCC vascular surgeon-scientist Dr. Kathryn Howe, recipient of the 2020 Wylie Scholar Award! This prestigious award is given to one outstanding vascular surgeon-scientist in North America per year. Read more about the award and Dr. Howes groundbreaking research https://bit.ly/3dx5FYH

Thank you to Dr. George Oreopoulos, PMCC vascular surgeon, for his generous donation of $500,000 towards the purchase of PPE for staff at UHN. The donation comes from Humane Medicine, a charity founded by his late father and renowned nephrologist Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos. Read More bit.ly/2zGYv5s

20-year-old Jack Kay wanted to make a difference for staff suffering from irritation after wearing masks for long hours. He's now 3D printed 180 mask relaxers - and with the help of his mom, a PMCC nurse, has donated them all to staff. Read more https://bit.ly/2VUm5Ts

At the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, our team of researchers have been actively working to find ways to better support patients with COVID-19. For CBC Health, PMCC cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler discusses the risk COVID-19 may pose to our hearts and how he is studying the use of blood thinners as a possible treatment - preventing the virus from binding to enzymes that can act as an entryway.

Happy #AdminProfessionalsDay! A big thank you to all our wonderful administrative professionals for their hard work and dedication to patients and staff.

In light of #COVID19, the PMCC Heart Failure team is significantly increasing the capacity of Medly, our digital heart failure management program. With the support of two reassigned nurses, the team is working to keep patients out of the hospital & safely cared for at home.

The University Health Network has temporarily moved to a no visitor policy, with exceptions on compassionate grounds and other special safety needs. This extremely difficult decision was made to protect the safety of patients and healthcare workers. More information https://www.uhn.ca/covid19