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How can you combat misinformation during COVID-19? University Health Network's Patient Education team wrapped up Health Literacy Month yesterday with a special webinar on how to protect yourself against information during the pandemic.... Watch the recorded session here https://bit.ly/2HLAC0G

University Health Network's Krembil Research Institute researchers are co-leading a study using focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson’s disease - a world-first method that could lead to remarkable new treatment options. Learn more here https://bit.ly/37VlRmY #TeamUHN Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

More than 257 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis B, which holds a risk of liver damage and liver cancer. A new study led by University Health Network found that a simple hepatitis B vaccine at birth could help prevent unnecessary infection. Read more https://bit.ly/2HGYwKC #TeamUHN

It's easy to feel lost during COVID-19. Helping others is a great way to find a sense of purpose and identity. Here are some tips on how to help your community from home. Read all the tips here https://bit.ly/3mxH1vu #TeamUHN... University Health Network

46% of Canadians believed at least one of four unfounded COVID-19 theories. Protect yourself against misinformation & join University Health Network's free online session HealthTalk: Combatting Misinformation during COVID-19" on Oct. 29! Click here to register https://bit.ly/3e3A3LL

This revolutionary device created by University Health Network scientists repairs lungs deemed unsuitable for transplant -- doubling the number of lung transplants Ontario surgeons perform. Click here to learn how it’s possible https://bit.ly/3otHr81 #TeamUHN

Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 have more similarities than you may expect. No one knows that better than University Health Network's world-class researcher, Dr. Donald Weaver. He’s identified a promising drug that could slash the impacts of COVID-19. Learn more https://bit.ly/3iugVqB #TeamUHN ... Krembil Research Institute

A groundbreaking transplant trial at University Health Network is saving the lives of patients like Sandra Elhilali - who had more than 20 tumours on her liver in 2017 and is now living cancer-free. Learn more here https://bit.ly/31LHlie Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN

From repairing damaged heart muscles to creating insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes - these innovations at University Health Network's McEwen Stem Cell Institute are changing the way we treat diseases. Read more here https://bit.ly/351dD9w

Can medical cannabis effectively manage pain and replace opioids? University Health Network's Dr. Hance Clarke is running a first-of-its-kind evidence-based clinical trial to find out. Read more https://bit.ly/3krFMgv

Looking for a way to help out during the pandemic? You can transform lives at University Health Network without leaving your home! Set up a personal fundraising page to support a cause close to your heart while celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or hosting a virtual event. Click here for more information https://bit.ly/2OaEo3l #TeamUHN

Earlier this year researchers at University Health Network found a blood test that can accurately diagnose and classify different types of brain tumours. This revolutionary test would have a tremendous impact on how cancer is treated and diagnosed. Learn more https://bit.ly/2CEfQxe #BrainCancerAwarenessDay Krembil Research Institute

It’s been over half a year since the start of the pandemic and the members of #TeamUHN haven’t slowed down. Cheer on the staff at University Health Network on the frontlines of COVID-19 by writing them a message on our virtual gratitude wall! Sign here https://bit.ly/37hXEthem