Department of Medicine Weekly Roundup - February 15th - 1. Message from the President and CEO: The safety of our hospital communities
Feb. 13, 2024
Yesterday evening, there was a demonstration on University Avenue that impacted Mount Sinai Hospital and involved participants climbing the scaffolding on the exterior of the building. This escalated activity is unacceptable and has left those who work and receive care there feeling unsafe.
We have reached out to our partners at Mount Sinai to offer support. Health care institutions in Ontario, including Unity Health Toronto, must remain a safe and inclusive place for everyone. Threatening and intimidating actions against the Jewish community will not be tolerated. Please read this memo on behalf of all the TAHSN hospital CEOs, including myself, in response to these events.
Events like these can make it very difficult to cope during these times. We encourage you to reach out to our Employee Assistance Program that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential support. Staff, physicians and learners can also access this list of mental health and wellness resources.
Sincerely,
Tim Rutledge
President and CEO
Unity Health Toronto