Shawn Kerr

VP, Community Development & Public Affairs @THP_hospital. Proud dad, @WesternU alumnus & Toronto sports fan. Views are my own

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Last week we hosted Mississauga MPs @SousaCharles, @PeterFonsecaMP, @IqwinderSGaheer, and @faresaalsoud to see the work of our @THP_hospital team firsthand.

As we build Canada’s largest hospital – the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children – we’re not waiting to innovate.

AI and digital tools are already improving imaging, patient flow, and clinical decisions today – laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s care model.

Thanks for your continued support.

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Lowering wait times for diagnostics takes more appointments and smarter use of tech.

We’ve opened the first MRI at Queensway Health Centre at @THP_hospital, supported by the Government of Ontario.

More scans, closer to home. Faster answers for patients.

AI tools from @SiemensHealth and @qure_ai helping improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making.

Thanks to Ministers @SylviaJonesMPP and @ToddJMcCarthy and our local MPPs @RudyCuzzetto @MppGualtieri @NatKusendova for your support.

Learn more: https://t.co/7lrZDUlwgL

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Over 65 team members and their families from @THP_hospital got to take part in the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade this weekend! The parade returned to downtown for the first time in 25 years and it delivered. All three of my kids (4, 7, 10) were dialed into their candy cane deliveries. Even my youngest, with his broken foot riding in the stroller, was determined to get a candy cane in the hands of all the little kids.

Got to meet so many community members along the route including a few recent Trillium Health Partners babies! And thankfully, after much discussion with my kids as to IF we would see the big guy as we were marching in the parade, we got a special Santa siting after it all ended.

Thank you to @carolynhparrish, @citymississauga the organizers and all the participants to making Saturday evening very special for our community.

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

At the announcement, patient Joe Zaffino shared his story - hearing the word “cancer” for the first time, facing uncertainty, and finding heroes at every stage.

In his words: “I was in the best people’s hands, cared for like family.”

That’s the difference this expansion will make.

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

This week @SylviaJonesMPP + @THP_hospital announced a once-in-a-generation expansion of cancer care at Credit Valley Hospital:

3 new Halcyon linear accelerators
1 orthovoltage machine
71% more patients = 7,100/year
Equivalent to adding a new cancer centre
Construction begins 2026

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

For patients, the impact is clear: faster diagnosis, shorter waits, and life-saving treatment closer to home.

This new tech treats 40% more patients in the same time, with a smaller footprint - renovating existing space instead of building new.

[Trillium Health Partners @THP_hospital]

Big news for cancer care in the Mississauga Halton Central West region! Soon, patients will benefit from expanded radiation treatment services at Trillium Health Partners’ Credit Valley Hospital.

Thanks to support from the Government of Ontario, we’re introducing cutting-edge equipment that will nearly double our treatment capacity — helping over 7,200 patients each year. That means shorter wait times, less travel, and care closer to home.

Learn more: https://t.co/eXyqx4pxwA

[Sylvia Jones @SylviaJonesMPP]

This morning, I joined the team at Credit Valley Hospital in #Mississauga to announce our government is expanding radiation services to treat more patients at Trillium Health Partners - expanding capacity and offering faster cancer care, closer to home.

[City of Mississauga @citymississauga]

Today, Council unanimously approved a historic $390M contribution to The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital & Shah Family Hospital for Women & Children—supporting the future of local healthcare. @THP_hospital https://t.co/6LfO8nNAJ8

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

@NatKusendova Congrats Kusendova-Bashta family!!!! What amazing news to start the New Year!

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

This week surrounded by family, friends, staff and patients at the Credit Valley Hospital Ash and Mona Singh announced an incredibly generous gift of $10 million to @THP_foundation. Their commitment will help build The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and establish a groundbreaking Wellness Program for our staff, learners, volunteers, patients, and the community.

The donation is more than a financial contribution—it’s an investment in the well-being of everyone who walks through our doors. When you get to know Ash and Mona you see the passion, conviction and opportunity to create a healthier community. We will be embedding wellness throughout the new hospital and in spaces like the Mona & Ash Singh Wellness Hub on the main floor and Mona & Ash Singh Wellness Centre dedicated to our staff.

Thank you for you vision and generosity. And for you confidence in @THP_hospital that we can lead the way.

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Thank you for your support @SumeetaKohli !

[Sumeeta Kohli @SumeetaKohli]

Last Friday had the pleasure to attend the @THP_hospital Diwali Gala. Great to see them reach their fund raising goal for the night towards Canada’s largest upcoming hospital, The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. Lovely to see the community come out & support generously. Great opening remarks by @karlifarrow
#trilliumhealthpartners

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Celebrating #Diwali with staff, donors and partners at @THP_foundation #TrilliumDiwaliGala. Fantastic evening to raise critical funds for The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. Big thank you to all our amazing supporters!

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Kicking off #trilliumdiwaligala to raise funds for @THP_hospital!

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Such a great recognition of an amazing community leader! Congrats @anusrivastava24! It has been a pleasure partnering with you and @VServeCanada @THP_hospital to promote health and wellness across Mississauga.

[Mississauga Arts Council @MissArtsCouncil]

Announcing our 2024 Arts for Mental Health Winner, Anu Srivastava! 🎉

@anusrivastava24 is a community leader, philanthropist, Executive Director of @VServeCanada, and champion of the arts as a tool for healing, connection, and community.

Full release: https://t.co/6hCY8a5mda

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

This is fantastic news that will directly lead to earlier breast cancer diagnosis, faster treatment and lives saved. Ontario has a world leading cancer care system from diagnosis to treatment. With this change clinicians across the province including at @THP_hospital will be able to care for patients earlier in their care journey.

[Sylvia Jones @SylviaJonesMPP]

Last year, our government made a historic announcement to lower the age of eligibility for self-referral for publicly funded mammograms.

Starting today, if you are over the age of 40, you can self-refer for a mammogram and access the care you need sooner.
https://t.co/i7ZEt39VV1

[Shawn Kerr @SKFKerr]

Throw back to the first Praise Cathedral Worship Centre Bike-a-Thon to support the Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital.

Hundreds of riders came out for a hot July day to raise critical funds for cancer care.

Fundraising is a family sport and I brought my three kids along with the Trillium Health Partners Foundation team and our very own Theresa Darby who was one of the amazing organizers that day (and who brought freezies for the kids).

The always inspirational Bishop Lennox Walker talked about the importance of community and of fellowship. He told the story of a rider who fell during the race and was in tears at the side of the road. But she was picked up by her fellow riders who gave her the strength to finish the journey. This is a very fitting comparison to when a person hears that terrifying word: cancer. It’s a team of doctors, nurses, health care professionals, family, friends and community who will pick you up along the journey. It also takes a bit of humour which is what we got when my three year boy Bennett took the mic and started talking about his adventures in potty training.

Thank you Praise Cathedral. We are so grateful for you support.

@THP_hospital @THP_foundation @PraiseCWC

[Nina Tangri @ninatangri]

A wonderful start to the morning at Meadowvale Park!

Thank you to Fasih and Unity in the Community for helping raise funds in support of @THP_hospital and seniors.