Dr. Kevin Smith
@KevinSmithUHN
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President & CEO, University Health Network (@UHN). Professor, IHPME, Dept. of Medicine, Inst. of Medicine, RotmanSOM, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Joined March 2018
A powerful listen on @CBCTheCurrent: how a stranger became a living liver donor for a Canadian in need. Stories like this highlight the generosity behind living donation, and why @UHNTransplant is a world leader in this life-saving work. 🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/xpskyo6pIG
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Happy Healthcare Security and Safety Week! This week, we’re saying thank you to dedicated security and safety staff members like Tyler Nixon, who help keep staff, patients, and visitors safe during every hospital visit.
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Great to be back at Princess Margaret to announce our new FAST program that will help patients access cutting-edge cancer care up to a year sooner - making Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada to fast-track access to breakthrough cancer drugs. https://t.co/fd6yXX46xd
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Ontario to offer early access to select new cancer drugs in pilot project, while national negotiating body promises to accelerate talks for same set of oncology breakthroughs.
theglobeandmail.com
Meanwhile, national public insurance body vows to speed up price negotiations
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Truly wonderful colleagues who are a key part of the clinical team. Thank you FSW’s! 🎉🙏👏🙌
Happy Healthcare Food Services Worker Week! We’re recognizing Food Service Workers like Angelo Tamayo, who delivers meals directly to patients with compassion and a genuine commitment to service. Your work supports comfort, care, and recovery every day. 💙
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🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! Meet Tom, a Fire Marshal at UHN who helps to keep our hospitals safe through planning and prevention. Join Tom on a walkthrough of UHN's Toronto Rehab as he shows us what he looks for to ensure staff, patients and visitors are safe.
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The 48 residents of Canada's first social medicine housing project previously accounted for 1,837 emergency department visits in one year. Since moving into Dunn House, they've cut ED visits by 52%, reducing lengths of stay and hospital costs. Read more:
thecanadianpressnews.ca
TORONTO - Every time Jason Miles walked out of prison, he would be bigger, stronger and meaner.
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Take a look inside the new @UHN Surgical Tower where the future of surgical care will be defined by our @UHN_Surgery teams!
This is the future of surgical care! UHN’s new Surgical and Patient Tower is now under construction. Visit the display in the atrium of Toronto Western Hospital or https://t.co/A7UmXVwGwf to learn more!
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This solemn day calls not only for remembrance, but for sustained action and shared accountability. Guided by the Indigenous Health Program, UHN is taking steps to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. Learn more: https://t.co/v5G2mazCKt
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Amazing colleagues make @UHN UHN!
In this month's UHN Honour Roll: 🏆 Dr. David Kirsch wins @CureSarcoma Nobility in Science Award 🏆 Dr. John Dick named 2025 @ClarivateAG Citation Laureate 🏆 Dr. Milos R. Popovic receives inaugural Dejan Popovic Award Read about this month's awardees: https://t.co/FakO5BGROA
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Echoing these well deserved comments. A Hall of Famer indeed! Dr Lindsay a true champion of the trifecta mission of exemplary care, research & discovery and education of the next generation of clinicians and scientists. 👏👏👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌 @CanadianSVS @uhn @UHN_Research @UHN_Surgery
Congratulations to our colleague Tom Lindsay for being named the inaugural member of the CSVS Hall of Fame for his contributions to trainees, science, patients and the specialty. @CanadianSVS @PMunkCardiacCtr @UHN_Surgery @UHN @UofTSurgery
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Well deserved recognition of a spectacular scientist and amazing human 👏👊🏻🙌 @UHN @UHN_Research
Dr. John Dick @UHN, the only Canadian 2025 @ClarivateAG Citation Laureate, is recognized for his research on #leukemia stem cells driving cancer relapse. 🔗Read more: https://t.co/0ZBO9GQxR0
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Today is #WorldPharmacistsDay. From assessing and prescribing for common ailments to administering vaccines, Ontario's world-class pharmacists provide convenient care, close to home.
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🎉A massive congratulations to #RMPatPM’s @DKirschMDPhD on receiving @CureSarcoma’s 2025 Nobility in Science award, which honours visionary leaders in sarcoma research. Dr. Kirsch was presented with the award at the annual Stand Up to Sarcoma Gala last week.
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It’s that time of year again! 🍪 The cookie meet-up during UHN’s annual Week of Gratitude is a chance for us to say thank you in-person! Thank you, TeamUHN, for the dedication you show in caring for our patients, and for the kindness you show in caring for each other!
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A drug called riluzole, commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) & other motor neuron diseases, could also assist in recovery from spinal cord injuries, according to research from #UofT’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Marking the day God created Adam and Eve, it’s celebrated as the "birthday of the world." Wishing all who celebrate a happy and healthy new year from @uhn.
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Happy University Health Network Week! This week we’re celebrating TeamUHN and all they do to make @UHN Canada’s #1 hospital — from exceptional patient care to advancing medical discoveries to training the next generation of health care professionals. Thank you for all you do!
It's UHN Week! 💙 @MayorOliviaChow proclaims Sep 22-26, 2025 as University Health Network Week, recognizing 44,000+ members of TeamUHN who contribute to the health and well-being of Toronto's communities. We are proud and honoured to work together in building A Healthier World!
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Thanks to @MayorOliviaChow and the @cityoftoronto for recognizing the indelible contributions of the 44,000+ members of #TeamUHN. We invite Torontonians to join with us in celebrating our annual @UHN #WeekOfGratitude - share your message of appreciation at:
It's UHN Week! 💙 @MayorOliviaChow proclaims Sep 22-26, 2025 as University Health Network Week, recognizing 44,000+ members of TeamUHN who contribute to the health and well-being of Toronto's communities. We are proud and honoured to work together in building A Healthier World!
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