Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, known as SickKids, began in 1875 as a small rented house, founded by Elizabeth McMaster and others to treat sick children. Maggie, the first patient, opened the door to a legacy of care and innovation. Over 150 years, SickKids has achieved numerous medical milestones, including the invention of Pablum and pioneering surgeries. A recent anniversary event celebrated the hospital's storied history with speeches from dignitaries and heartfelt recollections from families, showcasing the ongoing commitment to children's healthcare.
"Thinking about others and putting care out there and really fighting for something that's important is harder maybe than it used to be. And so, we feel really a lot of pride that she started something and other people have continued to make it a priority and to continue her work."
"In the past century and half, the hospital has had many firsts... It also opened North America's first pediatric multi-organ transplant program in 1998. In 2009, it and Mount Sinai Hospital performed Canada's first cardiac surgery in utero."
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