University Health Network (UHN) Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

• Name: University Health Network (UHN)

• Mission: Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery, and learning.

Founding and Key People

• Founded By: No information is available

• Key People:

• Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO

• Dr. Brad Wouters, Executive Vice President of Science and Research

Headquarters

• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Employees

• Number of Employees: 24,490 staff members, 2,043 physicians, 493 volunteers, 159 patient partners, and 14,400 learners.

Revenue

• Revenue: No information is available

Notable Achievements and Recognition

• UHN is recognized as Canada's top hospital and the world's leading publicly funded research hospital.

• Known for its advanced medical research and exceptional patient care.

• UHN has been consistently ranked among the top hospitals globally, with Toronto General Hospital achieving third place in the latest Newsweek ranking.

Products and Services

Offered Products and Services

1. Toronto General Hospital

• Description: Known for its Sprott Department of Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and Ajmera Transplant Centre.

2. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

• Description: Recognized as Canada’s top specialized hospital for cancer treatment.

3. Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

• Description: Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services across various specialties.

4. The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

• Description: Dedicated to educating and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Key Features

• Virtual Emergency Department: A unified virtual urgent care service available to all Ontarians.

• Integrated Care Programs: Focus on combining healthcare with supportive community services.

Recent Developments

Recent Changes and Innovations

• Social Medicine Housing Initiative: Launched Canada's first hospital-led supportive housing initiative to provide accessible housing and health services for medically and socially complex patients.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Advanced methods for evaluating AI performance in healthcare settings.

New Products and Services

• Dunn House in Toronto: New supportive housing development for UHN patients, set to start welcoming tenants in November 2024.

Partnerships

• Mayo Clinic's Platform_Connect: UHN is a founding member to enhance collaboration in medical research and innovation.

Awards and Recognition

• Toronto General Hospital ranked as the third-best hospital worldwide by Newsweek.

• The introduction of new breast cancer screening guidelines.

This report encapsulates the foundational and operational aspects of University Health Network (UHN), highlighting its commitment to healthcare excellence and groundbreaking research. UHN's status as a leading healthcare institution is reflected in its innovations and recognition on both national and international fronts.