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Medical History

Sunnybrook Hospital

Our Veterans’ Legacy of Care, a Photo Journey Through the Decades

edited by Peeter A. Poldre

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2011
Category
History, Canada, General
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459721166
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $11.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781554889433
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $50.00

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Description

When Alice M. Kilgour donated her family farm to the City of Toronto in 1928, intending it for use as a public park, no one could have imagined what lay ahead. Ownership of the land was transferred to the Canadian government in 1943. By 1948, Sunnybrook Hospital opened its doors and became the largest veterans’ hospital in Canada.

More than 60 years later, Sunnybrook stands as an important symbol of Canada’s gratitude toward its war veterans. Sunnybrook Hospital is a photo journey through the decades that chronicles the contributions of a dedicated group of health professionals and veterans and their tireless efforts to make the hospital what it has become over the years. Together they have set a remarkable standard in all fields of care, teaching, and research in an effort to honour Canada’s heroes.

About the author

Dr. Peeter A. Poldre is the vice-president, medical professional practice and education, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He lives in Toronto.

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Editorial Reviews

This fine book would make a most welcome gift for any who have worked, volunteered, or been cared for at Sunnybrook.

OHS Bulletin

Photographic gems are found throughout the book.

Insidetoronto.com