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On December 10, Toronto Public Heath declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care unit. Other units and programs are operating as usual. Click for more info.

Please note our ambulatory care services will be closed on Dec. 25-26, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026. The day program will be closed Dec. 22-26, 2025.

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Jill Gilders

Jill Gilders

Jill Gilders, OTA/PTA , is an occupational and physical therapy assistant who has been working at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for six years. 

Jill spends the school year working with clients between the age of 3 and 7 in the Integrated  Education and Therapy program. During the summer, she works with youth aged 15 to 21 in the Youth at Work program.

Jill is also a certified NCCP level 2 gymnastics coach. She has coached competitive level athletes and currently stays involved in the sport by teaching recreational classes.

Mary DiFrancesco

Mary DiFrancesco

Mary DiFrancesco, RECE, is an early childhood educator at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Play and Learn nursery school. 

As part of the early learning and development team, Mary provides specialized programming which supports children with a range of diagnosis including an autism diagnosis or those who are in the process of exploring a diagnosis.

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