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December 4, 2024

A Heartwarming Experience with the Child Life Program: Isabelle’s Story

When children face medical procedures, the experience can often be overwhelming and frightening—for both the young patients and their families.

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November 29, 2024

Pioneering Robotic Gastric Cancer Surgery at Humber River Health

Advancements in medical technology continue to revolutionize patient care, and Humber River Health is at the forefront of this transformation.

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November 26, 2024

How Humber’s Robotic Surgical Program Saved His Life: Bruno’s Story

Bruno’s journey with Humber River Health began unexpectedly last March, when a suspected ulcer revealed a far more serious diagnosis

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November 22, 2024

Parish Bhumgara’s Journey of Purpose and Philanthropy

For Parish Bhumgara, philanthropy is a personal commitment shaped by his life experiences and desire to make a lasting impact.

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November 13, 2024

Youth Mental Health Transitional Day Program: Kaelan’s Story

When Kaelan first joined the Youth Mental Health Transitional Day Program, he felt overwhelmed-weighed down by anxiety, making the idea

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November 2, 2024

Youth Mental Health Transitional Day Program

Many vulnerable children and youth at Humber River Health require specialized, long-term care. The Youth Mental Health Transitional Day Program

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November 1, 2024

Donor Spotlight: John Jenah and the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation

Having seen the exceptional care at Humber River Health firsthand, John Jenah feels a deep, personal connection to its mission.

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October 23, 2024

Humber River Health Embarks on $100 Million Fundraising Mission to Cure Healthcare

Funding to support blueprint for new high-quality, innovative models of care in Canada and beyond TORONTO, ONTARIO – Canadians take

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October 22, 2024

Overcoming Kidney Disease with Home Hemodialysis: Kishwar’s Story

In 2015, Kishwar’s life took an unexpected turn when he noticed an unusual amount of foam in his urine. This

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September 13, 2024

Beyond Human Hands: Priya’s Life-Changing Experience with the da Vinci Xi

For years, Priya had been struggling with severe abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain due to adenomyosis and fibroids. The

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August 21, 2024

Beyond Medicine: Mike’s Championing Story

For Mike, it was more than an act of kindness that motivated him to become a grateful donor. The touching

“If you can, you must!” A Perspective on Giving with Grateful Donors Megan and Hugo Sorensen Post Thumbnail
August 14, 2024

“If you can, you must!” A Perspective on Giving with Grateful Donors Megan and Hugo Sorensen

Megan and Hugo Sorensen first connected with Humber River Health when Hugo realized that he needed hip surgery. “I was