Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation is hosting regular virtual Q&As with UHN leaders to address your questions relating to COVID-19.
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Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – August 27, 2020
Getting ready for back-to-school – is Ontario ready?
Our UHN expert tells us the precautions the province is taking, and helpful information you can use to keep your children, and yourself, safe this school year. Also, get clarification on the debate surrounding airborne transmission as it relates to COVID-19, and the possibility of re-infection.
Featured guest:
Dr. Alon Vaisman Infection Control Physician, University Health Network
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – July 29, 2020
With new coronavirus cases on a downward trend since early June, much of Ontario is poised to move to Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan soon. So, how do we do this safely? Could re-opening result in a spike in cases? Is it safe to gather in a bar or restaurant? And how do I know if my social bubble is safe?
Featured guest:
Dr. Alon Vaisman Infection Control Physician, University Health Network
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – June 25, 2020
We’re all wondering how to stay safe as the province begins to re-open; what does a social bubble really mean? Do I need to wear a mask outside? What does anti-body testing really mean?
It can be anxiety-provoking, so we turned to the experts. We have the latest on protecting yourself from the virus as well as a look at the role UHN has played in testing during the pandemic.
Featured guests:
Dr. Kathryn Tinckam, Medical Director of the HLA Laboratory and a Transplant Nephrologist at the University Health Network
Dr. Alon Vaisman Infection Control Physician, University Health Network
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – June 11, 2020
Masking 101 and mental health strategies for today’s world.
COVID-19 has changed our world, and these times of change and crisis often come with high anxiety and stress. It’s more important than ever to safeguard our health and mental wellness.
Join us to hear directly from two of UHN’s leading experts in infection control and mental health about best practices around wearing masks and coping with stress in today’s world.
Featured guests:
Dr. Susan Abbey Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network
Dr. Alon Vaisman Infection Control Physician, University Health Network
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – May 28, 2020
In today’s world, information is ever changing. We’re here for you with first-hand COVID-19 facts.
Our frontline experts are working tirelessly to find rapid solutions to COVID-19, from faster diagnosis to treatment. In this live stream directly from these experts about how UHN is pioneering COVID-19 research.
Featured guests:
Dr. Susy Hota Medical, Director, Infection Prevention & Control
Dr. Shaf Keshavjee
Surgeon-in-Chief, Sprott Department of Surgery,
Director, Toronto Lung Transplant Program,
Director, Latner Thoracic Research Laboratories,
James Wallace McCutcheon Chair in Surgery, UHN
Dr. Bradly Wouters
Executive Vice President, Science & Research
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – May 7, 2020
In today’s world, information is ever changing. We’re here for you with first-hand COVID-19 facts.
Our frontline experts are working tirelessly to find rapid solutions to COVID-19, from faster diagnosis to treatment. In this live stream directly from these experts about how UHN is pioneering COVID-19 research.
Featured guests:
Dr. Susy Hota Medical, Director, Infection Prevention & Control
Dr. Shaf Keshavjee
Surgeon-in-Chief, Sprott Department of Surgery,
Director, Toronto Lung Transplant Program,
Director, Latner Thoracic Research Laboratories,
James Wallace McCutcheon Chair in Surgery, UHN
Dr. Bradly Wouters
Executive Vice President, Science & Research
Emergency Medicine Virtual Q&A – April 23, 2020
In this live stream, frontline Emergency Medicine staff Dr. Erin O’Connor, Deputy Medical Director, and Nicole Harada, Registered Nurse and Patient Care Coordinator at UHN answered questions about how life has changed for medical professionals in the current health care landscape, virus transmission and the impact on patient care in the Emergency Department, UHN’s pandemic preparedness and how philanthropy is helping to keep front line staff safe in our hospitals.
Virtual COVID-19 Q&A – April 7, 2020
On April 7, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation hosted its first COVID-19 virtual Q&A, where two of UHN’s leaders answered questions from our donor community.
In the 45-minute live stream, Dr. Susy Hota, Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control and Dr. Bradly Wouters, Executive Vice President of Science & Research answered several questions related to virus transmission, research, patient care and the need for philanthropy during the pandemic.
Please note information in this video was up to date as of April 7, 2020.