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Join me for behind-the-scenes stories of the biggest breakthroughs in child health in new episodes of the SickKids VS Podcast.

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Several years ago @mrcolinj left @sickkidsvs for @romtoronto, and I lost my favourite thought partner. (We used to hold innovation sessions — our party for two — to nerd out on projects like elevating our podcast and introducing digital impact reports. Now we’re producing our 7th season of the pod and digital reports are standard at the foundation, so time well spent, Colin!)We caught up during a walk after he first left, where Colin discussed the initial concept for a new exhibit on the cultural, criminal, and curative complexities surrounding the use of psychedelics. 😵‍💫 Already impressed by his vision and gumption, I was blown away today by the archeological, medicinal, and global scale of this exhibit. Visit now, and pick up a copy of the companion 📕 he edited. It’s🔥.Bravo, my Friend! by @hbank

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Hunter was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last year. I had the privilege of speaking with her and her family, and hear how SickKids Child Life Specialist, Shaindy Alexander, is helping them hold on to hope and live the best life possible. by @hbank

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Parents of babies born with extreme medical needs are at high risk of stress, anxiety, and depression. One doctor, Julia Orkin, took notice. In today’s episode of the SickKids VS Podcast @sickkidsvs🎙 hear how Dr. Orkin was there for Owen's mom, Julie @julieeenns, and how together they pioneered a SickKids initiative specifically designed to help parents keep their sick kids well – and keep themselves well, too. Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to listen in. by @hbank

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Charlie was born with a rare combination of heart defects. Her tiny heart, just barely the size of a strawberry, would have to be dismantled, rearranged and put back together again in one of the most complex surgeries. Even with decades of experience, her surgeon, Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, would need all the help he could get. That’s why he called on colleague and SickKids radiologist Dr. Shi-Joon Yoo to print a 3-D replica of her heart to prepare him. Listen to this week’s episode and find out what happens next. Link in bio. by @hbank

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To help fight COVID-19, Dr. Jean-Philippe Julien is combining potent human antibodies into a single supermolecule. The discovery has the potential to reshape how we approach diseases like malaria and HIV - in anticipation of the next pandemic. Tap the link in my bio and listen to today’s episode written by the talented @neil_s_parmar by @hbank

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This week’s bonus @sickkidsvs podcast episode is all about COVID-19. I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Upton Allen, Chief of Infectious Diseases at @sickkidstoronto, about the research he’s doing to understand the virus and prep for a cure. He explains why scientists underestimated the threat and what our immune systems have to do with our ability to fight and recover. Link in bio for the full episode. by @hbank

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SickKids is using artificial intelligence to help predict cardiac arrest before it happens. Find out how by listening to the newest episode of the SickKids VS podcast. Link in my bio. by @hbank

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In the 1950s, kids with cystic fibrosis almost always died in childhood. Today, things are much different. Hear about what’s changed, why, and what SickKids has to do with it in the newest podcast episode. Link in bio. by @hbank

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Ten years ago, kids health care in Ghana was almost non existent. There were very few paediatricians, and even fewer paediatric nurses. Because of that, children died — many before their fifth birthday. So SickKids started a nurse training program. Now, ten years later, the change is unmistakable. Listen to this incredible story in the new episode of the SickKids VS podcast. It will inspire you - I promise. Subscribe in the link in my bio. by @hbank

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Andi was having up to 200 seizures a day. It was unbearable. Then she met Dr. George Ibrahim at @sickkidstoronto. He wanted to try something radically new and a first for kids in Canada: deep brain stimulation. Listen to hear the whole story on the new episode of SickKids VS. Subscribe through the link in my bio. ❤️ by @hbank

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The second episode of the SickKids VS podcast is now live. “Hypermutant Tumours” is an incredible story of hope and inspiration. Listen and subscribe through the link in my bio. by @hbank

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The first episode of our SickKids VS podcast is live! Listen and subscribe at sickkidsfoundation.com/podcast by @hbank

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