The Latest News from Our Community

Why Board Member Joshua Harris Is Doubling Donations for SHN

SHN Foundation Board Member Joshua Harris is leading a personal fundraising campaign for the new Birchmount Patient Tower — matching donations up to $25,000 to help double the impact for Scarborough families.

From Ladoos to Light: Celebrating Diwali with Biswajit Das

Biswajit Das reflects on his cherished Diwali memories and how the spirit of light, hope, and generosity inspired his work with SHN Foundation’s inaugural Lights & Luck gala.

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.

October 2, 2025

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

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