Meet Dr. Ayeni, a Plastic Surgeon Restoring Function to Patients’ Hands
March 27, 2019

Meet Dr. Ayeni, a Plastic Surgeon Restoring Function to Patients’ Hands

“I see a lot of avocado injuries,” admits Dr. Olubukunola Ayeni with a smile. As a Plastic Surgeon who specializes

Interview: Dr. Stephen Halman, Division Head, Orthopaedic Surgery
March 20, 2019

Interview: Dr. Stephen Halman, Division Head, Orthopaedic Surgery

Tell us a little about yourself! I am the Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery and I have been a surgeon

Announcing our 2019 Doctor of Philanthropy: Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez
February 6, 2019

Announcing our 2019 Doctor of Philanthropy: Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez

At this year’s River Ball: Moonlight Midway By The River Humber River Hospital Foundation is proud to present Dr. Sebastian

Hernia Repair using the da Vinci Surgical Robot: Gordon’s Story
January 30, 2019

Hernia Repair using the da Vinci Surgical Robot: Gordon’s Story

Last year, Humber River Hospital surgeons Dr. Steven MacLellan and Dr. Jensen Tan performed Canada’s first Ventral Hernia Repair and

COIN: An Innovative Approach to Pain Management at Humber
January 16, 2019

COIN: An Innovative Approach to Pain Management at Humber

Carmine injured his shoulder many years ago. Through constant use, his injury worsened until the tear in his rotator cuff

5 People Making a Difference for Breast Reconstruction Patients at Humber River Hospital
December 6, 2018

5 People Making a Difference for Breast Reconstruction Patients at Humber River Hospital

For patients who undergo breast reconstruction, it’s the people that make all the difference. We would like to introduce you

Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS): David’s Story
September 20, 2018

Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS): David’s Story

David remembers the day he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. “I was shocked,” he recalls. “Being diagnosed with

Meet Pepper, Humber River Hospital’s Humanoid Robot
July 25, 2018

Meet Pepper, Humber River Hospital’s Humanoid Robot

Earlier this year, a special new caregiver joined the Child Life team at the Humber River Hospital. Pepper, the humanoid

The Child Life Program: What to Expect on Surgery Day
July 20, 2018

The Child Life Program: What to Expect on Surgery Day

At Humber River Hospital, our world-renowned Child Life Program is a start-to-finish program that makes sure kids feel comfortable and

After His Surgery for Sleep Apnea, Russell Can Dream Again
July 4, 2018

After His Surgery for Sleep Apnea, Russell Can Dream Again

For several years leading up to his sleep apnea diagnosis, Russell felt more and more worn out at the end