Media Advisory: Celebrating a Global Recognition of Excellence in Canadian Health Care

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Media Advisory: Celebrating a Global Recognition of Excellence in Canadian Health Care

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TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -

WHAT:
University Health Network (UHN) will host a special in-person celebration recognizing a significant international milestone for the organization. The event reflects UHN's growing global impact and highlights the strength of Canada's universal health care system — and the collective excellence of TeamUHN — which continues to earn recognition worldwide.

Further details will be shared at the event; no additional information is being released in advance due to embargo requirements.

WHEN:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. [Formal remarks]

WHERE:

UHN's Toronto General
200 Elizabeth St., Toronto

Streaming: The event will be livestreamed on UHN's YouTube channel:
https://uhn.network/3ZSkBuE

WHO will join this celebration:

  • Dean Connor, Chair, UHN Board of Trustees
  • Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO, UHN

Video remarks from Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Deputy Premier & Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, and Evan Solomon, Member of Parliament, Toronto Centre & Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.

Members of TeamUHN will also join the celebration.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO, UHN

  • In person: Immediately following the event (11:15–11:45 a.m.)
  • Remote interviews: Available after 3:00 p.m.

SOURCE University Health Network