Sunnybrook and Durham College partnered to hold the largest STOP THE BLEED® training event in Canada in May 2022, just ahead of National STOP THE...
Injury Prevention
Let’s raise awareness to prevent injuries & save lives. Information from Sunnybrook experts in injury prevention and trauma care:
Physiotherapist reflects on first year of Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic
When the Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic opened at Sunnybrook in April 2021, physiotherapist Carly Orava was one of the first people to join the...
Keeping safe on the winter roads: Expert tips and advice
While safe driving is important year-round, during the winter months it becomes even more critical for drivers (and pedestrians) to be aware of how...
Tips for staying safe while enjoying your summer
When the summer weather arrives, Canadians get outside to enjoy the warmth and sunshine while we have it. Unfortunately, the summer weather also...
Tips for preventing burn injuries this summer
It can feel great to get outside after many months of being stuck inside, whether that means lighting a bonfire, BBQing dinner or lighting off some...
Staying safe during COVID-19 lockdown: tips from our burn centre
Self-isolating and practicing physical distancing can help protect you from COVID-19. But could it also put you at a higher risk for other injuries...
Five ways to stay safe from fires and burns
There are steps that everyone can take to keep themselves and their families safe from fires and burn injuries this winter.
Motorcycle safety: get in gear
While only a helmet is required by law for riders and passengers in Ontario, there is much more to consider when riding safely.
After spike in injuries from barbecues and bonfires, burn experts urge caution
Our Ross Tilley Burn Centre has seen a spike in admissions this month because of injuries caused by barbecues and bonfires. Read their tips on how to...
Tips for preventing falls in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic
Over the course of the current pandemic, many elderly people have remained at home and self-isolating to help protect against COVID-19. Elderly...