On December 10, Toronto Public Heath declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care unit. Other units and programs are operating as usual. Click for more info.
Please note our ambulatory care services will be closed on Dec. 25-26, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026. The day program will be closed Dec. 22-26, 2025.
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'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
Karen Ward has worked with children with disabilities for over 30 years. She now manages several of our clinical programs, and says we need to better “infiltrate the community. We need so much more of
As the mom of a son who had severe asthma and a life-threatening immune condition, Sheila Jennings learned firsthand that it was impossible to work outside the home and tend to her child with complex
Say the word ‘trauma’ among parents of kids with complex medical problems and disabilities, and the floodgates open.
This early childhood educator at Holland Bloorview went to China to share our vision of nursery school inclusion with educators from 80 countries.
We look at the use of physical restraints and isolation rooms for children and adults with disabilities around the world.
In Happy Parents, Happy Kids, author Ann Douglas argues that many of the pressures facing parents today can't be relieved one family at a time. That's why broad changes are needed at a cultural and
From Monday to Friday, Emile Benyamin travels across Canada maintaining robots in hospital labs. Saturdays are reserved to spend time with inpatients at Holland Bloorview.
Kevan Chandler paid a visit to Holland Bloorview last week on a tour to promote his new book We Carry Kevan: Six friends. Three countries. No wheelchair.
Logan is a transgender man who has cerebral palsy and grew up receiving services here. He's also the co-chair of Holland Bloorview’s youth advisory, and works as a host to inpatients in our teen
Shevonne Thatham is a registered practical nurse at Holland Bloorview working with children who have complex disabilities and use ventilators to breathe.
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Content in BLOOM is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor. Views expressed in posts and resources listed do not signify endorsement by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The BLOOM blog welcomes comments from readers on issues that affect parents of children with disabilities. All comments require approval to ensure they’re on-topic and respectful. We don’t post comments that attack people or organizations or use profanity or hate speech.
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada
