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Former Baycrest Volunteer Awarded King Charles Coronation Medal for Outstanding Service

January 13, 2026

December 15, 2025 The following story, published on International Volunteer Day, December 5, 2025, reflects the commitment and excellence of one of our Baycrest volunteers. We are delighted to share...

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Baycrest named Canada’s #1 most research-intensive hospital for third consecutive year

January 13, 2026

Baycrest is proud to be recognized as the #1 most research-intensive hospital in Canada for the third year in a row, according to Research Infosource’s latest rankings for Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals. This...

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Baycrest Named One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 — Three Years Running

December 2, 2025

Toronto, ON – December 2, 2025 – Baycrest is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 , marking the third consecutive year on this esteemed list....

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Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes, Baycrest study shows

November 11, 2025

The way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Baycrest, the University of Toronto and York University. The study found that...

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Baycrest Mourns the Passing of Ken Dryden

September 8, 2025

Ken Dryden, a distinguished member of the Baycrest Seniors Care and CABHI boards, passed away recently. His wisdom, leadership and deep commitment helped advance our mission to improve the lives...

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Baycrest leader elected to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

August 19, 2025

Toronto, August 19, 2025 – Baycrest congratulates Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health...

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Brain benefits of music training last into old age, new study finds

August 8, 2025

Dr. Claude Alain from the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Canada, and Dr. Yi Du from the Chinese Academy of Sciences co-authored a recently published study that suggests long-term...

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The age of aging is here. Canada is ready to lead.

July 30, 2025

By Dr. Howard Chertkow and Dr. Nicole Anderson By 2050, dementia rates in Canada are expected to double, placing massive strain on families, healthcare systems and long-term care homes. This...

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Baycrest Hospital Announces Appointment of New President and CEO

May 5, 2025

Baycrest Hospital & Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Galet as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Galet has...

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Baycrest Celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 28, 2025

April 27 through May 3 is National Volunteer Week. During National Volunteer Week, and every week, we are deeply grateful to our volunteers for their dedication, compassion and commitment in...