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Pushing boundaries: What makes Test Your Limits 2024 extraordinary

Since the first expedition to Antarctica in 2006, the Test Your Limits team has climbed, paddled and biked in different parts of the world. But this year, for the first time, the Test Your Limits expedition across New Zealand's South Island combines all three into one epic multisport adventure!

Innovative Digital Health Initiative Wins Improved Indigenous Health Award

Medly, a digital health initiative, wins the Improved Indigenous Health Award for enhancing heart failure care in six Indigenous communities in James and Hudson Bay areas.

Legendary surgeon Dr. Tirone David to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

Cardiovascular surgeon at University Health Network's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre recognized for global contributions to medicine.

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre’s Medly is revolutionizing heart failure care

A diagnosis of heart failure can be overwhelming, leaving patients feeling confused and alone. UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is focused on creating new ways to individualize care and support patients in actively navigation their health care journey.

Words from the heart about family’s cardiac care journey

Daughter of patient at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre co-authors children’s book to demystify cardiac surgery for young readers.

Animation on Cree community heart health hits the big screen

Collaboration with First Nations and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre selected to showcase at the 2024 Toronto Shorts International Film Festival.

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Team performs Canadian-first adult cardiac procedure

In a Canadian-first procedure, a surgical team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) has eliminated an adult patient’s irregular heartbeat – arrhythmia – by accessing the heart through a vein in the liver.

Dr. Tirone David Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Tirone David has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Society of Cardiovascular and EndoVascular Surgery (ESCVS).

Epic now has tool helping ED teams make care decisions about heart failure patients

A UHN-created tool that supports Emergency Department (ED) physicians in deciding whether to admit or discharge a heart failure patient is now available in Epic, UHN’s electronic patient record system.

Nursing clinical coaching and mentorship programs launched at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) has launched a new professional development program for nurses.