Idella Sturino

Aug 14, 2024 | health.sunnybrook.ca | Idella Sturino

This fall, Ontario is lowering the minimum age for access to regular mammography screening from age 50 to 40. Eligible patients will be able to self-refer for breast cancer screening rather than needing a referral. To help unpack the change, three Sunnybrook experts provide their perspectives. They say the change is welcome – but patients in their 40s should still speak with their primary care provider about whether early mammography is right for them.

Jul 3, 2024 | health.sunnybrook.ca | Idella Sturino

What do alcohol and cannabis-related trauma, brain and spinal cord injuries, and controlling life-threatening bleeding have in common? They are all topics covered by Sunnybrook’s Youth Safety Lab, an innovative one-day program for high-school students that explores and enhances awareness of personal and community safety.

Apr 15, 2024 | health.sunnybrook.ca | Idella Sturino

Cassie Josephson is a registered nurse who works in pediatrics, a proud aunt to two nieces, and an animal lover who has fostered more than 150 cats and enjoys training her four cats, along with dogs and horses, in her spare time. She also lives with anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). At the latest Sunnybrook Speaker Series, Cassie described the toll OCD took on her life — and the unique treatment program which finally helped her get better and reach her goals.

Mar 6, 2024 | health.sunnybrook.ca | Idella Sturino

A recent increase in measles cases across Canada and internationally has people wondering why this once common childhood infection is making a comeback – and what to do about it. In 1998, Canada achieved elimination status for measles thanks to widespread and successful routine vaccination programs. But public health officials are now warning about a significant increase in measles, due in part to a decrease in vaccinations during the pandemic.

Feb 29, 2024 | health.sunnybrook.ca | Idella Sturino

Gender-affirming care saves lives. That’s the message from medical professionals who say that inclusive and affirming healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth is essential to mental health and wellbeing. Recently, there has been a lot of attention on policies and practices impacting TGD youth, whether at school, in the community, or in healthcare settings. Clinical experts say the medical case for supportive and inclusive gender affirming practices is clear.