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Our paediatric program provides care to patients from 28 days old to their 18th birthday. We are proud to provide a child and family-friendly environment.
Our program is a leader in paediatric care. In 2015, Humber River Hospital was named a top-performing hospital for inpatient paediatric care by the NRCC. This recognition is a testament to the paediatric team’s dedication and leadership.
Humber River Hospital is proud to provide truly patient and family-centred care in our maternal and child program. We care for mothers and their babies with an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of dedicated care providers.
We provide high-quality, safe care in all areas our program. We offer personalized plans of care to accommodate the cultural diversity of our community.
In all areas of our program, patients and families are partners in their care.
F.A.Q.
Can I stay with my child during their hospital visit?
Yes. We recommend it! Staying with your child helps decrease anxiety. Our rooms have sleeper beds so parents can stay over night.
What does a Child Life Specialist do?
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Dr. Khalid Almajid
Paediatrics
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Dr. Hasan Al-Shabanah
Paediatrics
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Dr. Nana Barnor
Paediatrics
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Dr. Graham Black
Paediatrics
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Dr. Herbert Brill
Paediatrics
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Dr. Erica Burry
Paediatrics
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Dr. Jay Dahman
Paediatrics
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Dr. Jasvinder Dhillon
Paediatrics
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Dr. Mark Greenwald
Paediatrics
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Dr. Richard Hamat
Paediatrics
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Dr. Lara Hart
Paediatrics
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Dr. Sally Kenawy
Paediatrics
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Dr. Amina Lalani
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Dr. Elana Lavine
Paediatrics
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Dr. Shanna Lindsay
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Chief of Paediatrics
Dr. Gilbert Miller
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Dr. Leanne Morris
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Dr. Tracy Pitt
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Dr. Joseph Porepa
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Dr. Jacob Rosenberg
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Dr. Karen Rosenstein
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Dr. Tania Samanta
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Dr. Selvi Senthilnathan
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Dr. Neha Sharma
Paediatrics
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Dr. Narendra Singh
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Dr. Shirley Sit
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Dr. Leah Tattum
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Medical Director, NICU
Dr. Guy Widrich
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Bilirubin clinic
This clinic provides follow-ups for babies to check bilirubin levels.
Level 4 - Paediatric outpatient clinic (Monday to Friday)
Mother & baby unit (Saturday, Sunday)
416-242-1000 x21400 (Monday to Friday)
416-242-1000 x45200 (Saturday, Sunday)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7 days a week
General surgery
Our general surgeons support departments throughout the hospital.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x23450
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Intensive Care Unit
This unit is for adults with acute, life-threatening illness or injuries requiring specialized care.
Level 6
416 242-1000
x44050 (East)
x44000 (West)
Inpatient hours
Neonatal follow-up clinic
This clinic monitors the growth and development of premature babies up to 3 years old.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Occupational therapy clinic
This clinic provides care to children experiencing delays or difficulties in development. The occupational therapist promotes skill development in oral or feeding skills, fine or gross motor skills and self-help skills.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Otolaryngology
Head and neck surgery is a surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric and adult patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.
Level 1 - Portal A
416-242-1000 x23450
Paediatric allergy clinic
This clinic offers consultation and testing to identify a child’s allergies. We also offer Penicillin allergy testing from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric asthma clinic
This clinic supports children living with asthma. We empower children to enhance their quality of life by helping them manage symptoms.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric audiology clinic
This clinic provides services to children experiencing audiology issues like hearing loss, repeated middle ear infections and delays in speech and language development. The clinic also provides testing under the Ontario Infant Hearing Program.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric cardiology clinic
This clinic diagnoses simple and complex congenital heart disease.
Level 1 - Portal A
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric endocrinology clinic
Level 4
21400
Paediatric feeding clinic
Level 4
21400
Paediatric follow up clinic
Level 4
21400
Paediatric GI clinic
Level 4
21400
Paediatric neurology clinic
This clinic offers care to children diagnosed with seizure disorders, migraine headaches or other neurological disorders.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric nutrition clinic
This clinic offers care for children with nutrition-related needs like obesity, hyperlipidemia, insufficient weight gain, inappropriate weight loss and food allergies.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric orthopaedic clinic
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Paediatric speech & language pathology
This clinic provides care to children with delayed speech or language skills.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
Respiratory Syncytial Virus clinic
RSV is a common virus that causes a mild cold in healthy children and adults. Premature babies and young infants can become very sick if infected. Speak to your family doctor or paediatrician for referral.
Level 4
416-242-1000 x21400
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday (November-April)
Surgical day care unit
Children from age one to 18 receive care after surgery. Working with a Child Life Specialist, the child and their family are encouraged to participate in age-appropriate orientation prior to surgery to help reduce anxiety.
Level 4
416-242-1000
Surgical pre-screening clinic
This clinic provides care to patients before they go into surgery. The clinic assesses and educates patients so they are prepared. The clinic supports patients with special needs or language barriers.
Level 1
416-242-1000 x23200
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Totally Kids Clinic
Level 4
21400
In an effort to minimize the number of patients and visitors in the building due to COVID-19, we will be temporarily closing the Totally Kids Clinic. Children who require emergency services should be directed to the Emergency
Acute pain service
This service is a specialized inter-professional team that provides evidence-based pain and symptom management to post-operative inpatients. The team collaborates with surgical services to maximize patient’s comfort, satisfaction and recovery.
24/7
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) machine
Medical Imaging
BMD is the use of x-rays to measure bone mineral density.
Level 2
416-242-1000 x63601
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Computed Tomography (CT) scans
Medical Imaging
CT scanners use x-rays to produce 2D or 3D images of parts of your body. Our new machines are bariatric-friendly and are quieter than standard units.
Level 2
416 242-1000 x63000
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Critical Care Response Team
Our CCRT helps enhance patient safety by increasing access to critical care across the hospital. Comprised of specially trained physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists, the CCRT exports the skills of the ICU to empower healthcare professionals to act when they feel that a patient has the potential to become critically ill.
Emergency
416 242-1000 x44050 (east), 44000 (west)
24/7
General radiography
Medical Imaging
General radiography includes radiography and fluoroscopy. Radiography is the use of x-rays to acquire 2D images of the body. Fluoroscopy is the use of x-rays for real-time visualization of body structures.
Level 2
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week
416-242-1000 x63000
Laboratory medicine
Humber River Hospital’s laboratory provides service throughout the hospital.
Level 2
(416) 242-1000 x61000
Laboratory services
Laboratory services assists every department in the hospital. Our dedicated team, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment assists health providers to diagnose diseases in blood, tissues and fluids. Our laboratory staff work collaboratively throughout our hospital to ensure timely and accurate results and diagnosis.
Laboratory services
416-242-1000 x61000
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Medical Imaging
An MRI a strong magnetic field to generate images of your body. It takes pictures of parts of the body that don’t show up well in x-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds. Our MRI units are bariatric-friendly and quieter than most machines.
Level 2
416 242-1000 x63000
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine takes images of many parts of the body, including the lungs, heart and skeletal system.
Level 1
416-242-1000 x63823
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Ultrasound
Medical Imaging
An ultrasound uses high-frequency waves to take images of the inside of your body.
Level 2
416 242-1000 x63000
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
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