Canadian excellence close to home
Robert Thirsk

The specialized mission to help a legendary Canadian astronaut get back on his feet

In honour of Canada Day last week, we're celebrating Canadian excellence! Space couldn't slow down legendary astronaut Robert Thirsk, but a spinal condition nearly did. His next mission led him to our hospital for a specialized surgery offered at only a handful of sites.

Did you know our hospital is the first in Canada to sync radiation therapy with a child’s breathing?

By tracking their breathing, our teams can safely treat tumours right next to a child's heart.