Humber Achieves Excellent Scores, Remarkably Low Rate of Patient Harm

New 2024/2025 data from Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) showcased that Humber had a significantly lower rate of patient harm compared to both provincial and national averages. Only about 1 in 45 patients at Humber experience a harmful event, compared to the average of 1 in 17 patients.

Lab Accreditation

Our Lab Accreditation concluded with outstanding results and glowing commendations from the Accreditation Canada Diagnostics survey team. Key highlights included exceptional interprofessional collaboration and a phenomenal Point of Care Testing (POCT) program, among others.

Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit Graduation

On June 20, we celebrated the graduation of the first group of residents in the Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit – Dr. Bilal Negash, Dr. Clara Sawires, and Dr. Shamini Vijaya- Kumar.

King Charles III Coronation Medal

Four leaders from Humber were honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their remarkable contributions to healthcare and community service. This included Barb Collins, President and CEO, Paul Pellegrini, Member of the Board of Directors, Joe Gorman, Director of Public Affairs, and Dr. David Jacobs, Radiologist.

Stryker Environmental Excellence Award

Humber was presented with the Stryker Environmental Excellence Award in Platinum for our outstanding performance in environmental sustainability and improving overall hospital quality through medical device remanufacturing and reprocessing. This past year, we have achieved 1,056 lbs. in waste avoidance and nearly $425,000 in savings, more than any other hospital operating room in Ontario.

Fireside Chat to Unpause the Pause on Women’s Health

Tim Hortons Opens at Church Campus

Owned and operated by Humber River Health’s Volunteer Association, this is one of many initiatives dedicated to supporting patient care, with all proceeds directed toward the purchase of hospital equipment to enhance care delivery.

Pay for Results (P4R) Program

Olive Branch of Hope Event

We hosted our Breast Health Awareness & Screening Event in partnership with the Olive Branch of Hope. The event brought over 100 people together to learn more about breast health, early detection, and the importance of regular screening.

Bariatric Symposium

We held our 2025 Bariatric Symposium, which was a day dedicated to advancing obesity care through collaboration, education, and innovation. The contributions of our sponsors, attendees, and guest speakers helped create a meaningful space for learning and shared commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Peas in a Pod: A NICU Celebration

We held our first Peas in a Pod: A NICU Celebration to celebrate both our NICU graduates and our exceptional Paediatric Team! Our Level 2C NICU and Paediatric Program are a testament to the exceptional care we provide at Humber, and the innovative and collaborative ways in which we do so.

Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day

We held our Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day, “Think Pink: A Conversation to Decode Risk and Define Hope,” with a special focus on individuals at high risk for breast cancer. Attendees engaged with interactive talks, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions dedicated to advancing awareness and education around breast health, as well as a keynote presentation from Dr. Mitch Brown, Founder of BRA Day.

Let’s Talk: Men’s Health at HRH

We held our first “Let’s Talk: Men’s Health at HRH” Fireside Chat in support of Movember and its mission to improve men’s health and wellbeing. It was an incredible evening of conversation and connection, where attendees also had the chance to receive PSA tests, share their stories, and ask their questions.

‘Heart-to-Heart’ Fireside Chat

We hosted our inaugural ‘Heart-to-Heart’ Fireside Chat in support of Heart Month, focused on exploring cardiac care services and prevention. Attendees enjoyed educational presentations, heartwarming patient stories, and a thoughtful panel discussion with some of Humber’s exceptional cardiologists.

Hosted our 2025 Town Hall

We hosted our live interactive community Town Hall where participants heard from past Board Chair, Michael Iacovelli, President and CEO, Barb Collins and Chief of Staff Dr. S. Zaki Ahmed, moderated by special guest, John Tory. 

Primary Care Action Team Announcement

On March 19, we hosted the Ontario government’s announcement on its Primary Care Action Plan, alongside Minister of Health, Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Finance, Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Hon. David Piccini, and Dr. Jane Philpott, Chair of the Primary Care Action Team.

Advancing Equitable Access to Cancer Care

The Pharmacy Oncology team advanced equity, diversity and inclusion by ensuring all cancer patients—regardless of income or coverage—can access life-sustaining medications. In 2025, a 29% rise in referrals led to the addition of a part-time Medication Reimbursement Specialist, cutting approval times from 16 to 8 days and improving timely access for vulnerable patients.

2025 SQIPPY Green
Operating Room Award

Humber River Health is the proud recipient of the 2025 SQIPPY Green Operating Room Award from the Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network for reducing waste and emissions in the OR.

ACS NSQIP Meritorious
Outcomes Distinction

Humber River Health achieved ‘Meritorious Outcomes’ from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program — a distinction awarded to just 76 of 609 hospitals worldwide. In Ontario, we were only 1 of 3 hospitals in the province to be recognized in both the All Cases or High Risk categories for over two consecutive years.