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University Health Network (UHN) proudly asserts its position as Canada’s #1 hospital with the launch of its new UHNITED campaign, the first campaign in its history. Departing from traditional accolades, the campaign spotlights the individuals driving transformative change within UHN, emphasizing their collective efforts to redefine the standards of health care excellence.
“At UHN, our success is rooted in our people—the dedicated teams who tirelessly work together to challenge the norms of health care,” remarks Dr. Kevin Smith, President and CEO of UHN. “Through the UHNITED campaign, we celebrate our exceptional staff and their unwavering commitment to innovation, discovery and patient care.”
UHN’s claim to the #1 hospital in Canada’s is substantiated by a myriad of achievements and accolades identified in the UHNITED campaign. Renowned as one of the top three hospitals globally, UHN stands as the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, a testament to its unwavering dedication to advancing medical science and patient care.
Moreover, UHN has maintained its status as Canada’s foremost research institution for an impressive 13 years thanks to its groundbreaking contributions to medical research. With a research budget of $475M in 2023, UHN continues to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, pioneering innovations that have reshaped the landscape of modern medicine.
Integral to UHN’s success is the unwavering support of its community, whose generosity enables leading edge research, education of future leaders and the best in patient care initiatives. Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in fueling UHN’s transformative endeavors, providing critical resources and funding for projects that push the boundaries of medicine. Some of these initiatives include the development of a tool to help cardiac patients remotely monitor their symptoms, the use of AI technology to improve the likelihood of successful organ transplantation, the use of remote deep brain stimulation technology to treat Parkinson’s disease, and much more.
Through philanthropic partnerships, UHN harnesses the collective power of its community to drive progress and effect positive change. By investing in UHN’s research initiatives, individuals and organizations become catalysts for ground-breaking discoveries that have the potential to transform lives and shape the future of health care.
Julie Quenneville, CEO of UHN Foundation, underscores the importance of community support in driving UHN’s mission forward, emphasizing, “When our community is UHNITED, we have the power to redefine the future of health care.” By uniting as a community, Canadians can amplify their impact and advance UHN’s mission to change the status quo of health care not just here in Canada but around the world.
She points out that, as UHN charts a course toward a future defined by innovation and excellence, the UHNITED campaign serves as a rallying cry for community unity and collective action. “Together, we have the power to drive progress, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and improve the health and well-being of individuals around the world. Through unity and unwavering dedication, UHN continues to lead the charge toward a healthier, brighter future for all.”