This week is National Blood Donor Week in Canada. Despite this acknowledgement, Canadian Blood Services says blood inventory has declined by 25 per...
Trauma
This blog features the latest resources, information and stories from Sunnybrook’s Tory Trauma Program.
Stopping the bleed to save a life
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...
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...
Breaking a dangerous cycle of violent injury through the new BRAVE program
The repeat experience of injuries resulting from gun- or stabbing-related incidents is often the result of unmet social needs. “We see it time and...
Traumatic injury simulations lead to real-life learning for Sunnybrook trauma team
Each month, The Sunnybrook trauma team takes part in an “in situ” simulation, meaning it takes place in the true care environment.
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.
Tips for safely using a tabletop fire pit
With cooler weather approaching, you might be tempted to extend your evenings on the patio by a few more weeks with a tabletop fire pit. While you...
‘I want people to know that we all have the ability to dig deeper and overcome great difficulties.’ Motocross injury survivor shares his story.
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...
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 completed...
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.