St. Michael's Hospital - Toronto
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St. Michael's Hospital is located in downtown Toronto (Queen East near Yonge St.) It is a teaching hospital associated with the University of Toronto. Established in 1892, its founding goal is to take care of the sick and poor of Toronto's inner city. It is known as the "Inner City Hospital". Know for its service of the poor, the hospital gets considerably less attention that those of the high profile University Health Network. Its symbol is the "urban angel"
The hospital serves as a level 1 trauma centre for the area south of Bloor St. (the other center is Sunnybrook Hospital). It is also a leader in cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, inner city health and therapeutic endoscopy. The hospital has 500 beds.
The hospital employs >3000 people and was named one of Toronto's Top Employers in 2009.
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Key Staff
Physician-in-Chief: Dr. Tom Parker
Surgeon-in-Chief: Dr. Ori Rotstein
President and CEO: Dr. Bob Howard.
Branding
In March 2010, the hospital re-branded itself simply as St. Michael's with the motto: "Inspired Care. Inspiring Science."
Services
- Heart and vascular disease
- Inner city health
- Trauma and neurosurgery
- Diabetes comprehensive care
- Neurology and musculoskeletal disorders
- Specialized Complex Care
- Critical care
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Coronary care unit
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Hong Kong billionair Li Ka Shing financed a state-of-the-art building which opened in 2011.The building focuses on medical research.
Helicopter
St. Michael's has helicopter landing pad - one of two in downtown Toronto
Visiting hourse
Visiting hours: adaily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.(exception of obstetrics & gynecology, neonatal ICU, mental health services, the palliative care unit and critical care)
Two visitors per patient are allowed at one time.
Contact
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1W8, Canada
Phone: 416-360-4000
Website: www.stmichaelshospital.com
