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'They always make me feel at home,' says patient as Toronto's SickKids Hospital marks 150 years

SickKids Hospital in Toronto celebrated its 150th anniversary on April 3, 2025, marking its origins as an 11-room house opened for sick children by women led by Elizabeth McMaster.
Over 150 years, SickKids has achieved many firsts, including Canada's first successful surgical separation of conjoined twins in 1971 and Canada's first total artificial heart implant surgery in a child in 2022.
On April 3, 2025, current and former patients, families, and staff celebrated SickKids' 150th anniversary with speeches, music, and balloons, highlighting the hospital's legacy.
Patient Nori Cheong expressed gratitude for the care received at SickKids, stating, 'The staff here are always kind and amazing. They always comfort me and they make me feel special.

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'They always make me feel at home,' says patient as Toronto's SickKids Hospital marks 150 years

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