Ellie’s First Year

Hi! My name is Eleanor, but my parents call me Ellie. A year ago, I came into this world fast…

November 19, 2018

Meet Pepper, Humber River Hospital’s Humanoid Robot

Earlier this year, a special new caregiver joined the Child Life team at the Humber River Hospital. Pepper, the humanoid…

July 25, 2018

The Child Life Program: What to Expect on Surgery Day

At Humber River Hospital, our world-renowned Child Life Program is a start-to-finish program that makes sure kids feel comfortable and…

July 20, 2018

Inside A Kids’ Room in Humber’s Paediatric Inpatient Unit

No parent dreams of spending the first few weeks of their baby’s life in a hospital, but for baby “G”,…

June 19, 2018

Our Patients: Aria and Essanie

It’s hard to believe that just last year, twins Essanie and Aria were living in Humber’s NICU. Silvia went into…

June 4, 2018

In Humber’s NICU, Your Gift Helps Tiny Hearts Get Stronger.

“I was only 25 weeks pregnant but there was no stopping my little Cassie! She was ready to meet the…

February 9, 2018

Interview: Dr. Ben Tse, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Update: On January 8, 2017 Dr. Ben Tse stepped down as Chief of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and remains active as…

October 10, 2017

Infographic: A Year in Humber’s Maternal Child Program

From April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, your donor dollars have had a huge impact on the patients, families…

August 30, 2017

High Tech: Welcome, Lucina!

There’s a new addition to the Maternal Child Department! This year, we welcomed Lucina, a childbirth simulator that prepares staff…

August 29, 2017

Hug and Hold

“You’re a brave girl. You’re doing a super job. I’ll be right here where you wake up. And so will…

September 27, 2016