As of December 10, the Toronto Public Heath (TPH) has declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit. Other inpatient units, outpatient clinics, community programs and activities are operating as usual. For more information, click here.
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'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
'I try to understand their interests outside the hospital. Doing something fun takes away from the medicalization of being in the hospital.'
'We spend more time together... Slowing down makes space for that kind of joy to grow.'
Twenty four of 36 children's specialties had no mention of disability in the competencies residents and fellows must show.
Twins Aarav and Ishaan Ghosh go to different schools. In the summer, they spend their days together at Spiral Garden at Holland Bloorview.
'My friends didn't treat me the same... It was like I was a new person in their eyes.'
'I love the community, and the different people I get to talk to that are in chairs. I get to travel and meet people across the world.'
'I want kids to know that there isn't just one right way to be. There are different ways of thinking or existing in a body...'
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'Her progress and her potential are not her path towards value. By simply existing and being loved, her life holds complex and very real layers of meaning.'
'We know about the stress, the frustration and the exhaustion of families. What we found in this study that was quite new was the trauma, upset and anger.'
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada
