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The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

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At 2 days old, Sophie was diagnosed with a rare CODE disorder, unable to absorb nutrients. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) research sequenced 129 infants and found 3 genes (GRWD1, MYO1A, MON1A), raising diagnosis rates to 48%. Now 6, Sophie thrives with targeted care. 📖 tinyurl.com/3jm4344h

At 2 days old, Sophie was diagnosed with a rare CODE disorder, unable to absorb nutrients. <a href="/SickKidsNews/">The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)</a>  research sequenced 129 infants and found 3 genes (GRWD1, MYO1A, MON1A), raising diagnosis rates to 48%. Now 6, Sophie thrives with targeted care. 

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New study from SickKids and Nationwide Children's Hospital finds limited effectiveness of safety planning interventions for suicide prevention in children and adolescents and emphasizes the need for tailored paediatric interventions. Read more👇 sickkids.ca/en/news/archiv…

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Did we hear that right, or did our SickKids Patient Ambassadors just mention something about a BIG party?! 👀🎈🎉 06.07.25 #SickKids150

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SickKids has welcomed 1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣ staff members into the quarter-century club!🎉 Congratulations to these individuals — from pharmacists and nurses to IT managers, researchers and patient service aides — on 25 years at SickKids.👏 Thank you for all you've done and continue to do.

SickKids has welcomed 1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣ staff members into the quarter-century club!🎉

Congratulations to these individuals — from pharmacists and nurses to IT managers, researchers and patient service aides — on 25 years at SickKids.👏

Thank you for all you've done and continue to do.
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In Chinese culture, birthdays are celebrated with noodles. For Cody, it’s his favourite meal and a tradition he gets to share with his entire family. 🍜 This #AsianHeritageMonth we’re celebrating the family traditions, values, and incredible stories that connect us all. ❤️

In Chinese culture, birthdays are celebrated with noodles. For Cody, it’s his favourite meal and a tradition he gets to share with his entire family. 🍜 

This #AsianHeritageMonth we’re celebrating the family traditions, values, and incredible stories that connect us all. ❤️
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Julian has made strides with early language communication thanks to Speech-Language Pathologist, Miriam. Through play-based strategies, Julian's learned to wave, play peekaboo, use facial reactions and more. Happy Speech and Hearing Month to Miriam and colleagues!

Julian has made strides with early language communication thanks to Speech-Language Pathologist, Miriam.

Through play-based strategies, Julian's learned to wave, play peekaboo, use facial reactions and more.

Happy Speech and Hearing Month to Miriam and colleagues!
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Join us for a free webinar TOMORROW to learn about key developmental milestones — from taking first steps to first words — in babies from zero to three years. 🗓️ Wednesday May 28, 2025 🕡 6:45 - 8 p.m. 📍Virtual Register now 👉 bit.ly/4jwyCFO

Join us for a free webinar TOMORROW to learn about key developmental milestones — from taking first steps to first words —  in babies from zero to three years.

🗓️ Wednesday May 28, 2025
🕡 6:45 - 8 p.m.
📍Virtual

Register now 👉 bit.ly/4jwyCFO
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Published AJHG, global experts N1 Collaborative including #SKResearch have created the first international consensus guidelines to assess DNA variants that may be eligible for ASO therapy, a type of #GeneticMedicine. Read ⤵️ #PrecisionChildHealth sickkids.ca/en/news/archiv…

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It’s time to party! 🥳 Join us on Saturday, June 7th as we celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday with YOU – our community!🎈🎉 📅 Saturday June 7th ⏱️ Drop in anytime between 2pm-8pm 📍 Nathan Phillips Square 🎟 FREE!! ☂️ Rain or shine 👋 All are welcome #SickKids150 The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

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What happens when kids experience chronic pain following an injury or illness? Today on the #SickKidsVS Podcast - discover how specialists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are helping kids confront their chronic pain by teaching them how to rewire their brain: bit.ly/44TYcAN

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Are you applying for a job at SickKids? We have new tools to help you throughout the hiring process, from making it easier to find the right role, to cover letter and resume tips and how to prepare for your SickKids interview! Check it out👇 sickkids.ca/en/careers-vol…

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At SickKids, physiotherapists lead with innovation, compassion & precision — from pre-op prep to global knowledge sharing. Their impact goes far beyond the bedside. 👏 Thank you to the incredible physio team for all you do! Happy Physiotherapy Week! 🎉

At SickKids, physiotherapists lead with innovation, compassion &amp; precision — from pre-op prep to global knowledge sharing. Their impact goes far beyond the bedside.

👏 Thank you to the incredible physio team for all you do!

Happy Physiotherapy Week! 🎉
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We had a special storytime for National AccessAbility Week! Neil and Jenna, members of SickKids' Accessibility, Access, and Inclusion Group, (+ Dexter the therapy dog read) a book about how we respond to disability through the lens of a child with a limb difference. #NAAW2025

We had a special storytime for National AccessAbility Week!

Neil and Jenna, members of SickKids' Accessibility, Access, and Inclusion Group, (+ Dexter the therapy dog read) a book about how we respond to disability through the lens of a child with a limb difference. #NAAW2025
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Emma and Kate from SickKids' Child Life team are hosting an Asian Heritage Month-themed trivia show today at 3 p.m.! Patients and families can tune in to SickKids' TV Channel The SKOOP and play along from their rooms. #AsianHeritageMonth

Emma and Kate from SickKids' Child Life team are hosting an Asian Heritage Month-themed trivia show today at 3 p.m.!

Patients and families can tune in to SickKids' TV Channel The SKOOP and play along from their rooms.

#AsianHeritageMonth
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When traditional surgery posed too many risks, SickKids led Canada’s first endovascular hemispherectomy — an approach attempted only a handful of times globally. It changed this infant's life, and is redefining what’s possible in epilepsy treatment.⬇️ theglobeandmail.com/life/article-b…

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We’re less than a week out from the biggest birthday party #Toronto has ever seen! 🎈🎉 🥳 Grab your friends, load up the whole family and help us celebrate the children’s hospital that changed the world! #SickKids150 The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

We’re less than a week out from the biggest birthday party #Toronto has ever seen! 🎈🎉 🥳

Grab your friends, load up the whole family and help us celebrate the children’s hospital that changed the world!

#SickKids150 <a href="/SickKidsNews/">The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)</a>
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Ever heard of an Orthoptist?👀 Orthoptists like Katie, part of SickKids' Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences team, help patients like Chloe see more clearly! Katie specializes in the non-surgical treatment of vision disorders like strabismus and amblyopia. #WorldOrthopticDay

Ever heard of an Orthoptist?👀

Orthoptists like Katie, part of SickKids' Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences team, help patients like Chloe see more clearly!

Katie specializes in the non-surgical treatment of vision disorders like strabismus and amblyopia.

#WorldOrthopticDay
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Today, SickKids raised the inclusive Pride flag! 🏳️‍🌈 The rainbow colours wave on campus to represent that everyone belongs here. Thank you to SickKids’ 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Group and all staff for your commitment to #CaringwithPride. #PrideMonth 🌈