Imagine what we could do with more. Love, Scarborough

Judith Elson, Registered Nurse, standing in front of SHN General Hospital.

We do more than anyone thought possible. With less than anyone could imagine.

Imagine what we could do with more.

The healthcare teams at Scarborough Health Network overcome innumerable obstacles every day. We’ve been left behind for decades, leaving us with aging hospitals and cramped procedure rooms. But these obstacles don’t deter us. They drive us forward.

Together, our grit makes greatness.

100000 +

Emergency visits in ER’s built for half.

1000 +

cardiac procedures each year – in just 2 cath labs.

4000 +

chronic kidney disease patients treated each year – a culturally-prevalent disease on the rise in Scarborough.

59000 +

surgeries performed each year, some of which are done in the oldest operating rooms in Ontario.

YOUR IMPACT

Donor support will make these projects possible for Scarborough. Because we’ve been left behind for decades, we have a number of urgent projects that will transform healthcare for our community.

Currently Fundraising

Rendering of a waiting room of a future SHN Cardiac Clinic.

Improving Cardiac Care Heart disease is rising in Scarborough, and we must expand our cardiac services to meet the demand of our growing community and beyond.

Currently Fundraising

Rendering of the future Orlando Corporation Mental Health Centre of Excellence.

Creating a Mental Health Centre of Excellence We will improve access to mental health care and create the Orlando Corporation Mental Health Centre of Excellence.

Currently Fundraising

Rendering of the future SHN Research and Education Centre.

Evolving Education and Research SHN will be the anchor partner of Scarborough’s new Medical School, helping train healthcare professionals right here in Scarborough. The SHN Research and Education Centre will take shape at our Centenary Hospital, bringing SHN to the forefront of innovative medical breakthroughs and teaching.

Goal Achieved

Rendering of the future Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Innovating Diagnostic Imaging Your support will help open the most modern diagnostic imaging department in Toronto at our General Hospital in late 2024.

Goal Achieved

Rendering of the future SHN Northpine Emergency Department.

Expanding Emergency Care Together we’re building Canada’s first emergency department with a front-end model of care that will significantly reduce wait times.

Goal Achieved

Scarborough Health Network Community Mental Health Centre waiting room.

Removing Barriers to Community Mental Health Entirely funded by donor dollars, the Community Mental Health Centre will remove barriers to mental health care and open its doors in 2024.

Goal Achieved

Growing Dialysis at General and Centenary SHN serves a diabetes ‘hotspot’ in Toronto and sees some of the highest volumes of chronic kidney diseases in Ontario. To meet the growing need, we are expanding our capacity to provide life-sustaining dialysis.

Goal Achieved

Rendering of the future Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre.

Creating the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre This first-of-its-kind community hub will bring dialysis care and overall health and wellness services into the heart of Scarborough.

Future Project

Rendering of the future Birchmount hospital.

Building a New Birchmount Hospital To care for our growing community long into the future, SHN will transform the Birchmount Hospital over the next ten years, doubling its capacity. It will feature a no-wait emergency department that is part of the first phase of the project.

Marissa Papaconstantinou in the cardiac track at SHN Centenary Hospital.

IT’S TIME TO GIVE SCARBOROUGH THE HOSPITALS WE DESERVE.

Imagine if you didn’t have to wait to see a doctor in the emergency room.

Imagine if life-sustaining dialysis treatment was close-to-home, giving you more time to spend with family.

Imagine if mental health care was available in a beautiful community space, reducing stigma and removing barriers to treatment.

And imagine if Scarborough had modern, innovative hospitals to match the exceptional level of care provided by our frontline healthcare workers every day.

Together, we don’t have to imagine. With your support, we can make it a reality.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF SCARBOROUGH

Scarborough Health Network treats one of Canada’s most diverse communities, made up of 59% new Canadians and 74% who are visible minorities. With high numbers of culturally-prevalent diseases, SHN is uniquely positioned to address and promote equitable healthcare for Scarborough and beyond.

We’re focusing on the needs of Scarborough, including:

Kidney Care SHN is home to the largest Regional Nephrology program in Canada and sees some of the largest volumes of kidney disease and diabetes in Ontario. Emergency Departments SHN operates three Emergency Departments across our Birchmount, Centenary, and General hospitals, caring for our community during their most uncertain times. Mental Health With a wide range of mental health services including crisis services, inpatient and outpatient programs, SHN is focused on removing barriers to mental health care. Cardiac and Stroke SHN is the designated cardiac centre for the Scarborough-Durham region, offering the most comprehensive range of cardiac services to local and surrounding communities. Research and Education We will be the anchor partner of SAMIH, the new medical school in Scarborough, and develop research and education programs focused on health equity to become a leader in innovative models of care. Diagnostic Imaging SHN will modernize diagnostic imaging and provide life-saving diagnoses quicker and easier.

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith in his office at SHN Centenary hospital.

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MEET OUR SCARBOROUGH SANS COLLECTIVE

Over the next few weeks, we’re excited to highlight new members of our Scarborough Sans Family which feature community members, business leaders, SHN staff, patients, and donors. These are real people with connections to SHN, that are sharing their real stories of Scarborough Grit. To view all the stories, click here.

We are always looking for new stories to feature in our campaign, and if you have your own story of Scarborough Grit, submit it here.

^{*Maestro Fresh Wes, named the Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop, grew up right here in Scarborough. He created the iconic song “Stick To Your Vision”, which is the soundtrack to the new Love, Scarborough Commercial that musically showcases the grit and tenacity of our SHN staff members.}

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith

Orthopaedic Surgeon & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Toronto Blue Jays

Dr. Mayoorendra Ravichandiran

Emergency Doctor

Tamara Brown and her son, Rashaun Robinson

RN – Clinical Practice Leader

Sam Ibrahim

Grateful Patient & Business Leader

Kayla Williams and her Lolo, Ben Tiangco

Thank you to our in-kind media partners

SHN Foundation gratefully acknowledges our media partners who have generously donated their time, services and media in-kind to support Love, Scarborough.

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