University Health Network and Companion Hospitals Get Worldwide Recognition Again

 It was just on February 24, 2026 that I was singing the praises of the Toronto’s University Health Network, Toronto Western and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Hospitals.

At the time of my posting I had no idea whatsoever that Newsweek Magazine was about to publish its list of the world’s best hospitals.

Following is a direct quote from Newsweek Magazine and all credits are solely their’s

“Being ranked as the second-best hospital in the world is a powerful validation of the strength of our integrated academic health system,” said Mr. Connor at the event.

“It belongs to TeamUHN,” added Dr. Smith. “Clinicians, researchers, educators, learners and staff whose collective work is delivering exceptional care, advancing discovery and preparing the next generation of health professionals.”

The Newsweek recognition is formally associated with Toronto General Hospital — and that distinction is well earned.  Toronto General cares for some of the most complex patients anywhere in the world:

• It is home to Canada’s largest transplant program – completing a record-breaking 777 transplants at the Ajmera Transplant Centre in 2025;
• Is part of Sprott Surgery — the largest surgical program in Canada which performed more than 25,000 procedures across Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospital last year;
• And, home to the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre — a global leader in cardiovascular care.

Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre were also recognized in Newsweek’s World’s Top 250 hospitals. Princess Margaret continues to rank as Canada’s leading oncology hospital and among the top 10 globally in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals ranking, and Toronto Western has risen to the #7 hospital in Canada.”

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For the past seven years I have been a constant patient of Toronto General , for my heart and chronic pain, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, for my Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Toronto Western, for my chronic Cauda Equina, post brain aneurysm and persistent mini-strokes.

As I said in February 24th’s blog and in many, many other blogs I have published over the past seven years,

“If I lived in any other city in the world I would have died seven years ago.”

“I am Blessed to be under their excellent and professional care.”

“I documented the first 18 months in my book, “Old Man With The ‘C’ – A Cancerous Walk With Dann”

“The book is a thank you to. Every single person who works or volunteers with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and all proceeds go to Cancer research.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE BOOK:

http://”Old Man With The ‘C'”: A Cancerous Walk With Dann https://a.co/d/0fvnMyJV

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