The Latest News from Our Community

7 Signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer You Should Know
SHN patient Julia Girmenia shares her journey with Inflammatory Breast Cancer — and the seven signs every woman should know to detect it early.
Keeping the Blue Jays Healthy in the Playoffs
Dr. Jason Conrad Smith, SHN orthopaedic surgeon and longtime team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays, shares how he helps players stay healthy during the playoffs.

Claire Coulson’s Heartfelt Recovery at SHN’s Award-Winning Cardio-Oncology Clinic
Claire Coulson shares her journey at SHN’s Cardio-Oncology Clinic, receiving life-saving heart care during cancer treatment.

Casey Coates Gives Back After SHN’s Life-Saving Cardiac Care
Casey Coates experienced life-saving cardiac care at SHN and now gives back as a volunteer and donor.

In and Out in an Hour: How SHN’s AcceleratED Care Experience is Tackling Long Emergency Wait Times
SHN’s AcceleratED Care reduces emergency wait times, delivering faster, more organized, and compassionate care to patients.

New emergency department experience reinvents patient care in Scarborough
Lai Chu experienced SHN’s AcceleratED Care firsthand, highlighting faster, organized, and patient-focused emergency care.

Scarborough’s Healthcare Education Evolution
SHN partners with UofT

Back to School and Back to Innovation: SHN’s RISE Program
SHN’s RISE program empowers students to tackle real healthcare challenges, using AI, mentorship, and community-focused innovation.

Why Rudy Noll Chose to Leave SHN in his Will
Rudy Noll chose to include SHN in his Will, ensuring compassionate care for future generations in the community he calls home.

“We Got Robbed of His Childhood”: A Nurse’s Story of Her Son’s Leukemia
Rishan, an ER nurse, navigates her son MJ’s leukemia journey with courage, hope, and gratitude for SHN care.

SHN Opens New Donor-Funded Community Mental Health Centre
Scarborough’s new Community Mental Health Centre is opening doors to inclusive, accessible, stigma-free care—thanks to the generosity of donors.

Tax-Smart Giving: Kam Shah’s Gifts of Securities to SHN
Long-time donor Kam Shah supports SHN through gifts of securities — a tax-smart way to give back to his Scarborough community.

43 Minutes That Changed a Life: Hugo Pereira’s Journey from Cardiac Arrest to Recovery
Hugo Pereira survived a massive heart attack thanks to the relentless care of SHN’s emergency and cardiac teams—and is now living life to the fullest.

Bringing World-Class Sickle Cell Care Home to Scarborough
SHN is transforming sickle cell disease care with new treatments, faster emergency care, and Scarborough’s first adult sickle cell clinic.

Leaving a Gift in Their Will After Lifesaving Cancer Care
Charlie and Iris Chan chose to include SHN in their Will, ensuring equitable care for generations to come.

Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department
The new Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department at SHN General Hospital brings eight specialties under one roof, including Scarborough’s first 3T MRI, thanks to donor support through the Love, Scarborough campaign.

The Scarborough Women of Philanthropy Who Are Transforming Healthcare
Brenda Librecz and Denise Bacon are leading Scarborough Women of Philanthropy, inspiring women across the community to strengthen healthcare through compassion, advocacy, and giving.

Ally Ladak Volunteers and Leaves Gift in Will After Cardiac Care
Ally Ladak’s life was saved by SHN cardiac care. Now he gives back through volunteering and a gift in his Will.

Creating the Weston Patient Navigation Program: Life-Changing Support for Patients and Families
Thanks to a $5 million gift from the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, more patients at SHN will benefit from dedicated Patient Navigators to guide them through their care journey.

Melanie Tennant’s Gift Supports Life-Changing Care at SHN
After life-changing care at SHN, Melanie Tennant chose to leave a gift in her Will, ensuring compassionate care for generations to come.

Biking 30 km After Surgery: John Pritchard’s Knee Replacement with the VELYS Robot
After years of painful arthritis, John Pritchard cycled 30 km just weeks after his robotic knee surgery.

From Scarborough to the World: How The Weeknd Gives Back
Multi-platinum singer The Weeknd gives back to Scarborough hospitals during the pandemic and beyond.

After losing her fiancé and baby, this mom found hope at SHN
After unimaginable loss, Shabana found hope for her daughter Adriana through compassionate care at SHN.

A Heart for Scarborough: Sandy Zheng’s Story of Giving Back
Sandy Zheng combines leadership, generosity, and compassion to support SHN hospitals and make a lasting impact on Scarborough

Back to School and Back to Innovation

A Lifetime of Care: Michael Luchetta’s Journey from Caregiver to Grateful Patient
From decades of caring for patients to receiving lifesaving care himself, Michael Luchetta honours the SHN staff who made it possible.

Celebrating Madeleine’s First Birthday by Giving Back to SHN
After a high-risk birth, Madeleine thrived thanks to SHN’s NICU, inspiring her family to give back.

Stepping Forward with Purpose: How JUAA–Canada Raised $11,000 for Scarborough Hospitals
JUAA–Canada raises $11,000 for Scarborough hospitals, showing the power of community action and generosity.

Weston Patient Navigator for Colorectal Cancer Offers Support and Hope to Patients
With compassion and expertise, nurse Joy Abbas helps colorectal cancer patients navigate care

A Smart Way to Give Back: Greer Elcombe’s Legacy of Support for SHN
Greer has relied on SHN for decades—from life-saving emergency care to a hip replacement. Now, he gives back through gifts of securities, matching donations, and even naming SHN in his life insurance policy.

Decades of Dialysis: Ed Bauza’s Lifesaving Care at SHN
For more than 25 years, SHN dialysis care has given Ed Bauza the chance to keep living.

Innovating Lab Care: Dr. Noria’s Journey from Immigrant to Scarborough Leader
From immigrant beginnings to SHN leader, Dr. Dhun Noria built Scarborough’s labs—and gives back to strengthen them.

In Memory of Dr. Adam Adler
Dr. Adam Adler devoted over 20 years to emergency care at SHN, quietly touching countless lives with compassion and skill.

Passing It Forward: Carol Bedford’s Legacy of Gratitude
Carol Bedford has spent more than 50 years living just minutes from Scarborough’s Centenary Hospital. Now, after a lifetime of care for herself and her late husband, Carol is giving back in the most meaningful way: by leaving a gift to SHN in her Will.

Back-to-School Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know

How SHN Helped Arlene Turn Struggle into Strength
Arlene found strength and healing through SHN’s Bell Seniors’ Mental Health Clinic, transforming her journey with stigma into advocacy.

Students Weave Friendship and Generosity into Fundraising
Anson Park students braid friendship into fundraising, raising $170 for SHN and school programs through handmade bracelets.

Honouring Daniel’s Final Days with a Lasting Legacy
Inspired by compassionate palliative care, Agnes honoured her late husband Daniel with a legacy gift to SHN.
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Press Releases
Scarborough Health Network Foundation’s successful campaign boosts donations
The Globe and Mail
November 15, 2024
Sue Nathan and Roy Ratnavel Donate $1 Million to Scarborough Health Network to Support Mental Health
News Wire
May 24, 2025
Scarborough Health Network Unveils a Landmark Community Mental Health Centre: Entirely Funded by Donors
News Wire
June 20, 2024
Scarborough Health Network to receive $1M from Sherman Legacy Foundation for diagnostic imaging
CTV News
March 2, 2024
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