Our Programs

Our UHN programs and services are among the most advanced in the world. We have grouped our physicians, staff, services and resources into 10 programs to meet the needs of patients. The programs bring together teams of specialized health-care professionals, equipment, and facilities, and are areas of patient care, research, and education. These programs benefit our patients by helping us make the most of our resources.

Arthritis Program

The Arthritis Program is Canada’s largest multidisciplinary Arthritis Program with more than 80,000 out patients a year. It has an international reputation for innovative research and exceptional patient care. Learn more >>

Joint Department of Medical Imaging

The Medical Imaging department at the University Health Network is part of the Joint Department of Medical Imaging. As the largest comprehensive medical imaging department in Canada, our cutting-edge technology and highly trained staff are instrumental in the diagnosis, assessment, planning and treatment delivery for patients at our four hospitals, as well as Mount Sinai and Women’s College Hospitals. Learn more >>

Krembil Neuroscience Centre

We are an internationally renowned Neuroscience Centre providing excellence in clinical care along with leading edge research and education for health care professionals in all fields from across Canada and around the globe. Our staff are experts in disorders of the brain, spinal cord and eyes. Learn more >>

Laboratory Medicine Program

Laboratory medicine plays an integral role in the delivery of quality patient care at the University Health Network. Doctors rely on medical laboratory professionals to provide vital information on patient health – up to 85% of decisions about diagnosis and treatment are based on lab test results. Each year, the Laboratory Medicine Program (performs over 12 million tests for our hospitals and other health care centres across the province. Learn more >>

Medical and Community Care

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Multi-Organ Transplant

As the first and largest transplant program in Canada, the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at UHN provides a broad spectrum of services currently encompassing heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas and small bowel transplantation. Our Living Liver and Kidney Donor Programs are very successful in providing organs for patients and the living liver program has become the largest program in North America. Learn more >>

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

At the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre we’re dedicated to transforming the future of cardiac and vascular care for patients across Toronto and the globe. We’re committed to integrating excellence in clinical care, research, innovation and teaching. Since opening in 1997, thanks to the generous support of Peter and Melanie Munk, the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre has become Canada’s premier cardiac centre with some of the best patient outcomes. Learn more >>

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada. Through ongoing research, education and innovation, the program continues to be on the frontiers of medical, surgical and radiation oncology, embracing the latest technology and international best-practices and setting standards for patient care. Learn more >>

Surgical & Critical Care

Our Surgical & Critical Care program provides expert care to patients with advanced organ-based conditions, as well as diseases like HIV, hepatitis and diabetes. Patients are often referred to our program if other treatments have not been successful. Our surgical program is one of the largest in Canada, and is comprised of 29 staffed operating rooms, with our surgical teams performing more than 25,000 surgeries a year. Finally, our intensive care units provide support to the medical and surgical services at Toronto General and Western hospitals, where we see some of the most complex cases in the country. Learn more >>

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Toronto Rehab is revolutionizing rehab – helping people overcome injuries, recover from illness, cope with age-related health conditions so they can live more independent lives. One in two Ontarians will be touched by disability—either personally or in their family. That used to mean a devastating change, with personal choices, career options and even physical freedom altered for many. As one of North America’s leading rehabilitation sciences centres, we are helping to change that with new models of care for our patients and best practices for rehab. Learn more >>

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