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First for TGH

First for TGH

Date12/6/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: First for TGH: Delighted mom and dad; Lorna and Felix Lobo show off newborn David; the first 'testtube' baby born at Toronto General Hospital. Everyone was so delighted; that the hospital staged a fulldress press conference to herald David's arrival. . . an event which he very sensibly slept through.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025675F
Teamwork: Dr. David Jewer, left, a plastic surgeon from Toronto General Hospital, joined TGH plastic surgeon Dr. Brain Boyd, centre, and Sick Children(...)
Teamwork: Dr. David Jewer, left, a plastic surgeon from Toronto General Hospital, joined TGH plastic surgeon Dr. Brain Boyd, centre, and Sick Children(...)
4/21/1987
TGH director: Dr. George Steiner will present results of a 10-year study on cholesterol this week.
TGH director: Dr. George Steiner will present results of a 10-year study on cholesterol this week.
4/7/1984
When you're smiling, Despite impending knee surgery, Steve Podborski still managed to smile at a Toronto General Hospital media conference. He was accompanied by TGH's Dave Allan
When you're smiling, Despite impending knee surgery, Steve Podborski still managed to smile at a Toronto General Hospital media conference. He was accompanied by TGH's Dave Allan
3/5/1963
A Canadian first
A Canadian first
8/6/1983
First paramedics
First paramedics
4/9/1984
Jack Tootill holds a nuclear-powered heart pacer like the one, Canada's first, he received in an operation yesterday at Toronto General Hospital. It'll last 10 years
Jack Tootill holds a nuclear-powered heart pacer like the one, Canada's first, he received in an operation yesterday at Toronto General Hospital. It'll last 10 years
10/9/1973
Communicating is bliss: Andrew Spencer, 5, has learned to communicate for the first time through a Blissymbol board
Communicating is bliss: Andrew Spencer, 5, has learned to communicate for the first time through a Blissymbol board
4/15/1984
A walking miracle, Kenneth Thurlow, aged 4, takes first unaided steps for grandmother Mrs
A walking miracle, Kenneth Thurlow, aged 4, takes first unaided steps for grandmother Mrs
3/24/1968
A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
12/16/1981
Able to see clearly for the first time in her life, 14-year-old Bonilyne Chambers doesn't mind the bandage temporarily replaced over her right eye. Sh(...)
Able to see clearly for the first time in her life, 14-year-old Bonilyne Chambers doesn't mind the bandage temporarily replaced over her right eye. Sh(...)
9/10/1974
How to Celebrate a Heart Attack, Ten years ago, 45-year-old Harry Baptie of Toronto suffered the first of two attacks - the second was in 1968
How to Celebrate a Heart Attack, Ten years ago, 45-year-old Harry Baptie of Toronto suffered the first of two attacks - the second was in 1968
4/18/1973
How to Celebrate a Heart Attack, Ten years ago, 45-year-old Harry Baptie of Toronto suffered the first of two attacks - the second was in 1968
How to Celebrate a Heart Attack, Ten years ago, 45-year-old Harry Baptie of Toronto suffered the first of two attacks - the second was in 1968
4/18/1973