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June 14	How planned shutdowns keep the hospital running
June 13	St. Michael’s awarded Green Hospital of the Year
June 7	Drinking non-cow’s milk associated with lower height in children
June 6	New stent expands treatment options for critically ill patients
May 31	St. Michael’s opens first phase of new Emergency Department
May 30	Dr. Elisa Greco first in Canada to perform vascular procedure using new device
May 24	Article of the Year for Canadian health policy research
May 26	Kangaroo Challenge highlights importance of skin-to-skin care for babies
May 25	Indigenous researchers receive $2.6 million grant from Merck Canada Inc. for Indigenous maternal and child health program in Ontario
May 24	Plan early, talk often: normalizing end-of-life planning in the cystic fibrosis clinic
May 19	Four St. Michael’s scientists awarded Canada Research Chairs
May 17	HealthBound brings together startups and hospitals to solve pressing health-care problems
May 15	New research shows relationship between outdoor air temperature and likelihood of developing gestational diabetes
May 14	Baby-proof vest: Info Desk staff member helps with two births in one year
May 13	A mom-and-daughter nursing team
May 13	New cozy cloths aid preemies' development
May 12	Q&A with Stephanie Lucchese
May 11	Building resiliency, in the workforce and on Facebook
May 10	Dr. Teodor Grantcharov appointed Keenan Chair in Surgery
May 9	Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping People Experiencing Poverty
May 9	Study finds low rate of cancer screening among transplant patients at heightened risk of cancer
May 5	Stop, clean your hands! Hand-hygiene rates jump in the ICUs
May 5	Study examines 'watch-and-wait' approach for people with rectal cancer
May 4	Providing personalized bereavement care
May 1	Dr. Stella Ng appointed newest chair at St. Michael’s
April 26	Radiologists using natural language processing for better search results
April 24	Research finds new information about elevated number of male babies born to Indian-born women in Canada
April 24	A new approach to visiting and family presence
April 20	Two people a day die of opioid-related causes in Ontario: study
April 17	'You leave your hemophilia at the door': New gene therapy offers hope
April 13	It’s construction season in downtown Toronto
April 13	Helping people get the treatment they need for problem gambling
April 12	St. Michael’s 2017-18 Quality and Safety Priorities
April 11	Higher tobacco taxes needed to reduce smoking rates in South Asia, new analysis says
April 10	From paper-based to ironclad
April 4	Walking on air
April 3	St. Michael’s working on test to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
April 1	Retinal unit eyes even better safety with new technology
March 29	Traumatic brain injuries in emergency departments a substantial economic burden, study finds
March 28	Early-detection tool improves foot surveillance for patients with diabetes
March 27	Global health researchers receive $500K grant to build capacity and exchange global talent
March 24	Dr. Ryan Brydges appointed new professorship and Sim Centre director
March 24	St. Michael’s scientists 'mind' their own business
March 21	Cart full of fun helps seniors ACE their hospital stay
March 16	What makes a great TEAM? HUGS!
March 15	Food facts vs. fiction: Our dietitians’ most-trusted online resources
March 13	Lay health educators could improve cancer screening rates among South Asians in Peel Region, new study suggests
March 13	Study finds differences in lifespan between Canadians and Americans with cystic fibrosis
March 10	New group provides resources and peer support for trauma survivors
March 7	St. Michael’s Dr. Janet Smylie receives grant from Slaight Family Foundation
March 6	Speedy CT scanner can cut radiation doses in half
March 1	Q&A with Dr. Linda Maxwell
March 1	History of incarceration linked to subsequent homelessness, study finds
February 28	St. Michael’s takes steps to address gender gap found at its research institution
February 27	Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions
February 27	Researchers develop list of “essential medicines” they urge Ottawa to provide free to all Canadians who need them
February 24	Then and now: Tower site was once home to Toronto’s first black church
February 24	Hearts in the right place
February 22	Incarceration linked to excess burden of cancer, new study finds
February 21	Code Pink training tests knowledge and ability to work as a team
February 16	Our experts share heart health tips
February 15	New tool helps radiologists study ordering patterns to reduce unnecessary tests
February 8	Dr. Ori Rotstein appointed first Keenan Chair in Research Leadership
January 25	A discussion about suicide and depression in support of #BellLetsTalk
January 17	Q&A with Kyle Weir
January 12	Well Living House seeks to understand healthcare gaps among Toronto’s Indigenous communities through research project
January 10	SimMom brings simulation closer to reality
January 4	Previously unpublished research calls into question efficacy of most commonly prescribed medication for nausea in pregnancy
January 3	Business as usual for St. Michael’s Emergency Department during expansion