UHN in the News
University Health Network's three teaching hospitals are in the news frequently. Here are some of the stories from local newspapers, magazines, and other media.

Toronto Western Hospital staff well-prepared for latest SARS case - 05/06/03
Dr. Michael Gardam reported that when a patient with SARS symptoms arrived at the TWH emergency room last week, "everything went exactly as it was supposed to."
Toronto Star Article

Dr. Jonathan "Fightin" Irish talks about the frustration of waiting out SARS - 04/30/03
Unable to operate during the SARS emergency, Princess Margaret Hospital's Dr. Irish manned the doors and offered his support to patients and families.
Toronto Star Article

Mosquito bites and the West Nile virus... What to expect - 04/29/03
Dr. Jim Brunton, UHN's director of Infectious Diseases, talks about the West Nile virus and what's in store for us this summer.
Toronto Sun Article

The "collateral damage" of SARS? - 04/26/03
Reporter Lisa Priest takes a look at services on hold during the crisis, including transplants and cancer treatments.
Toronto Star Article

Reporter talks with SARS caregivers at Toronto Western Hospital - 04/26/03
What's it like working the front-line? Reporter Tom Blackwell quickly discovers why Premier Ernie Eves called health care workers "heroes for risking their health."
National Post Article

SARS changes life for health care professionals -- on and off the job - 04/25/03
UHN and St. Mike's share their perspectives on the physical and psychological impact of the SARS emergency.
Toronto Star Article

Handwashing just as important as "magic bullet" antibodies and vaccines - 04/25/03
To avoid SARS and other infections, good health and hygiene are the key, says Toronto Western Hospital infectious diseases specialist Dr. Wayne Gold.
Toronto Star Article

ER doc talks about SARS and the "new normal" - 04/19/03
Dr. How Chung Vincent Lam gives a first person glimpse of life in the emergency department--from behind the mask.
National Post Article

UHN Neurosurgeon comments on SARS - 04/18/03
Mark Bernstein talks about the psychological distress the past few weeks has caused for those not affected by SARS.
Toronto Star article

TLContact bridges visitor gap at UHN's hospitals during SARS emergency - 04/09/03
Chemotherapy patient logs onto his own personal Web page to stay in touch with family and friends.
Toronto Star article

UHN hospitals not ready to loosen visitor restrictions - 04/09/03
Toronto Star article

UHN's CEO and Chief of Surgery guests on CBC SARS Special - 04/08/03
On April 8, CBC TV aired a SARS special on its Health Matters Show from 8 to 9 pm., repeating at 11 pm. Tom Closson, UHN's CEO and President, and Dr. Bryce Taylor, UHN's Chief of Surgery, discussed how SARS has affected patient care services at UHN.