A motocross accident left Alex an incomplete quadriplegic. Despite his accident and all that he's endured, Alex has not lost his positive outlook on...
Patient stories
‘I want people to know that we all have the ability to dig deeper and overcome great difficulties.’ Motocross injury survivor shares his story.
Understanding sexual and reproductive health in women with cerebral palsy
Sunnybrook's Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic has embarked on a large study to learn about women over 18 who identify as having cerebral palsy. The...
Patient story: Focused ultrasound and Alzheimer’s disease
Sally McMillan shares her patient story from being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease to participating in a world-first clinical trial at Sunnybrook...
Steve responded to a text while driving, and his life changed forever. This is his story.
In 2010, Steve was driving to have dinner with friends. In response to a text, Steve picked up his phone and typed “I’m on my w–.” He never...
After being injured in a car crash, Sarah was given a 10% chance of survival. This is her story.
"Every day I am grateful for my life and all the beauty that surrounds me,” says Sarah who was critically injured in a car crash when she was 22.
Patient story: Vivian hopes to lift spirits with music
Vivian has founded Bands of Colour, an entertainment program that will bring professional local musicians into our Odette Cancer Centre for mini...
Help for parents of preemies
This neonatal follow-up model offers mindfulness-based support and coping resources for parents during the first year of their child’s life.
The life-changing power of a facial prosthetic
When Brenda Coulter got into her car in June 2014, she never could have imagined the long, challenging journey that lay ahead.
How Sunnybrook helped a newlywed recover from a traumatic nerve injury
An innovative new clinic takes a team approach to provide patients like Billy with a leading model of care.