Erin Pooley

Media relations @ Holland Bloorview | Storyteller. Communications. Fundraiser for good. Asker of many questions, lover of words & sandwiches with no crust.

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

@Hanigsberg @HBKidsHospital @NSERC_CRSNG @UofTEngineering @UofTEngDean Yup! That pretty much sums up the amazing Dr. Tom Chau.

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

@LouiseKinross What a beautiful tribute to your dad, @LouiseKinross. ❤️

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

So this happened… 👏 What an absolute delight to be part of sharing this @HBKidsHospital ❤️ story with the world. #Lovemyjob #mediarelations

[People @people]

Bride and Groom Recreate Wedding at Hospital Where They Work and First Met: 'It's a Big Piece of Our Story' https://t.co/RGJhDNHwqJ

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

@nicireland_news @CdnPressNews Thanks for coming to @HBKidsHospital, Nicole. We loved the chance to show you this amazing technology and all that it makes possible for kids with disabilities! ❤️

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Thanks for coming to @HBKidsHospital to cover this amazing full-circle story @TheNoorIbrahim.

[Noor Ra’fat @TheNoorRafat]

‘Full circle:’ Former patient at Holland Bloorview returns as social worker.

In a twist of fate, the Toronto woman ended up working on the same unit as one of her former caregivers.

Now, she says her turn has come to give back.

READ/WATCH: https://t.co/cWnbBOw9Su

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

What a privilege to celebrate this incredible partnership today and the life-changing impact it's having for some of our province's most vulnerable kids & families. This is the "why" behind @HBKidsHospital's work & a powerful reminder that we're stronger together.

[Holland Bloorview @HBKidsHospital]

Thank you @RobinMartinPC @PBethlenfalvy @MichaelParsa for Ontario’s support of the Extensive Needs Service administered by @CHEO @mch_childrens and @HBKidsHospital Learn More: https://t.co/n3vmQBVi0S (1/2)

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

ICYMI: @HBKidsHospital's brain computer interface clinical program was on the front page of the @TorontoStar. Thrilled to have been a part of bringing this incredible story to life! https://t.co/smecjM9CBm

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Happy Pride! 🌈

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is the first to use brain computer interface (BCI) in children with disabilities, opening up possibilities for independence, autonomy and interaction with those around them. https://t.co/g4E9D2jBCK

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Together we're working on building an equitable, inclusive and barrier-free future for kids and youth with disabilities. Let’s GOOOOO….. #disabilityinclusion

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

#DearEverybody – Whelp, it’s official. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve accepted a full-time position as Senior Media Relations Specialist @HBKidsHospital.

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

As I’ve said many times to my colleagues (*and anyone who will listen): “This is my place and these are my people.” I can’t wait to continue my journey @HBKidsHospital to amplify the incredible stories of compassionate care and ground breaking research.

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

What a gorgeous piece of reporting @AmandaMoMorris. Your article had me crying, laughing...and everything in between. What a testament to the transformative power of #AI to be a force for good for people with #disabilities who have been able to get their voices back.

[Amanda ‘science fan girl’ Morris (she/her) 🤟🏻🌵 @AmandaMoMorris]

I’ve been working for months on this story and I’m so proud to see it published today.

I could not be more grateful to the people I interviewed with ALS, who let me into their lives and trusted me to tell their stories.

https://t.co/TZk3j68elC

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

@Hanigsberg Really hoping this is a #fakenews story. 😜😬

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

@Hanigsberg @LouiseKinross @EmpoweredKidsON 💯

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Congrats to all the recipients - and a special shout-out to my incredible @HBKidsHospital colleague @LouiseKinross. 👏 We are so lucky to benefit from your powerful storytelling and advocacy for members of the disability community.

[Empowered Kids Ontario @EmpoweredKidsON]

Congratulations to the 2023 @EmpoweredKidsON Tribute Award Recipients & our presenter @lornecoe. Your contributions to the #ChildDev sector are impactful, numerous, and leave a true legacy.

Learn about our recipients: https://t.co/0f5Pvs34oK #EKOSS23 #Ontario

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

This interview should stop you in your tracks. It should stop all of us. The sheer grace, courage and resolve of this bereaved mother will take your breath away. Let her words sink in and, please, demand better from our elected officials to bring about change. @CBCTheNational

[CBC News: The National @CBCTheNational]

Her teenage son was killed by a stranger at a subway station and she’s speaking out in hopes that something will change to end the violence.

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Congrats @AmanSium! @HBKidsHospital is incredibly lucky to benefit from your leadership, vision and kindness.

[Holland Bloorview @HBKidsHospital]

We are thrilled to announce @AmanSium as Holland Bloorview's Vice-President, Experience, Transformation and Social Accountability. Congratulations Aman! Read more: https://t.co/f8yxq6Zdpx

[Erin Pooley @epooley]

Can vouch: have worked with both of these incredibly-talented comms/media pros during my time @HBKidsHospital. I’m signed up and I hope you will too! @Megan_Ogilvie @Anick_Losier

[Children's Healthcare Canada @ChildHealthCan]

SPARK: Live webinar- Still time to register!
Learn from comms experts @Anick_Losier & @Megan_Ogilvie on the importance of building a trusted relationship with media & facilitating solutions-based stories on child health in times of crisis and beyond. https://t.co/hAn73HihDX