The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.  

With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital. We work each day to provide the best in child and family-centred care, create ground-breaking clinical and scientific advancements, and train the next generation of experts in child health.

SickKids operates on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. We are committed to working toward new relationships that include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and are grateful for the opportunity to share this land in caring for children and their families.

SickKids is committed to being a safe space for all of our patients and families, staff, learners and volunteers, where everyone can feel seen, heard and valued as part of our equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners committed to advancing excellence and expertise in the delivery of paediatric care in Ontario.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.  

With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada is known for its high-quality pediatric care. It's been recognized as one of the world's top pediatric hospitals and a top research hospital in Canada. 

Quality of care

• Patient safety

  SickKids has a Caring Safely program to eliminate preventable harm. They also have a model of child- and family-centered care. 

• Research

  SickKids is a leader in pediatric research, with a research institute that includes over 2,000 researchers. 

• Patient feedback

  SickKids works with patients and families to understand their feedback and improve care. 

Quality of care recognition

• In 2021, Newsweek named SickKids the top pediatric hospital in the world. 
• In 2023, Research Infosource named SickKids Canada's second top research hospital. 
• In 2025, Newsweek and Statista named SickKids one of the world's best specialized hospitals for pediatrics. 

OUR VISION
Healthier Children. A Better World. 
 

OUR MISSION
To partner locally and globally to improve child health.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada recognizes outstanding staff, volunteers, and students with awards. 

Awards for staff and volunteers

• President's Award
• DAISY Award
• Humanitarian Awards

Awards for nurses 

• Maria Györössy-Csepreghy Kluge Award
• Iris Weiss Memorial Award
• Elizabeth McMaster Inspiration Award

Awards for students 

• Award for Indigenous Nursing Students

• Award for Black Nursing Students