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@cityoftoronto is conducting watermain and road work northbound on University Ave. and eastbound on College St.

UHN sites on University Ave. remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians. Allow for extra travel time and consider subway travel to arrive on time. Learn more: toronto.ca/services-payme…

Preparing for a doctor’s appointment can help you make better use of limited time.

Dr. Camille Lemieux, Head of Family Medicine at UHN, recommends asking how many concerns can be addressed during your appointment and prioritizing what matters most to you.

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This Support Services Week, we're celebrating team members, like Jashim, who help create a safe and welcoming environment across the hospital.

"I enjoy knowing that the work we do behind the scenes makes a real difference for patients, staff and visitors," he says.

After standard treatments stopped working, Joe Szostak joined a clinical trial with co-senior author @lillian_siu at UHN’s @pmcancercentre.

Two years later, one tumour has shrunk by more than 50% and another remains stable.

The early findings published in @NatureMedicine suggest invikafusp alfa may offer a new approach for some advanced solid tumours.

Read more ➡️ : bit.ly/4el2Yv4

More than 200 Grade 9 students explored health care careers at Take Our Kids to Work Day at UHN's @MichenerInst.

From virtual patient simulations and respiratory therapy to laboratory sciences and laparoscopic surgery training, students got a hands-on look at the many professions that support patient care.