The Latest News from Our Community

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.
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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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