Scarborough Health Network (SHN)

🏥Birchmount 🏥Centenary 🏥General – Shaping the future of care

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⚽ Visiting Toronto for FIFA World Cup 2026™?

From emergency care to non-emergency resources, understanding where to go can help you access the right care at the right time.

Read more: https://t.co/lk2RyH0QIT

#FWC26 #SHNCares

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Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors meeting happening today!

🕓4:30 p.m.: Board of Directors Meeting
6 p.m.: Annual General Meeting

📍Birchmount Hospital
3030 Birchmount Rd.
Lt. Irene Stickland Conference Room, First floor

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Congratulations to our IPAC team! Their paper “Pursuit of Certification in Long-Term Care” earned the 2025 Editorial Award from the Canadian Journal of Infection Control.
A strong example of collaboration across GTA partners to advance patient safety. #SHNcares #LoveScarborough

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Today, we welcomed Andre Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Alberta Health Services, who visited General Hospital to observe and learn from our emergency department’s exceptional performance, where our teams are setting the standard for patient experience and efficient care delivery.

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Supporting patients through cancer care goes beyond treatment—it’s about navigating emotional and practical challenges along the way. Read @healthing_ca’s article on how SHN patient navigator Joy Abbas supports cancer patients through their treatment: https://t.co/olPv9q9m77

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Join us to celebrate our journey over the last year, and hear how we are shaping the future of care.

🕓 Thursday, June 11
4:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
6 p.m. Annual General Meeting

📍 Birchmount Hospital
3030 Birchmount Rd
Lt. Irene Stickland Conference Room

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This June, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, stories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. At SHN, we honour Indigenous communities and reaffirm our shared commitment to culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive care.

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Dr. Martin Betts has been appointed SHN’s new Chief of Staff, following a thorough and competitive recruitment process. He will continue in his role as Executive Vice President, Medical, while taking on these additional responsibilities.

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A major milestone for kidney care in Scarborough. SHN has completed the largest dialysis redevelopment in our history, with new and improved spaces at Centenary and General hospitals. A big step forward - more work ahead.
👉https://t.co/x1tjFXg6p5
#BuildItForward #LoveScarborough

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This #SeniorsMonth, we’re celebrating teams across SHN bringing new energy to seniors care. From our Move and Play initiative to our End PJ Paralysis program, this work helps patients stay active, recover well, and feel more like themselves. Learn more at https://t.co/PU45g5GdUI

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June is #StrokeAwarenessMonth, and knowing the warning signs can save lives. SHN encourages our community to take time this month to learn the signs and be prepared to act quickly if a stroke occurs to you or a loved one, so they can get the swift care they need.

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This June, we recognize Pride Month. 🌈
At SHN, we celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and remain committed to creating a care environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to be their authentic selves.

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We’re proud to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month this June—recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of Filipino communities across Canada and at SHN.
These contributions continue to shape the care we provide every day.

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Today, we recognize Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant holidays in Islam, celebrated by members of our Muslim community at SHN and around the world.
We wish you a joyful and meaningful Eid filled with peace, connection, and time with loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

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A new chapter in patient mobility just took off in the Restorative Rehabilitation unit at Centenary Hospital, as we launch the Move and Play initiative.

Learn more at https://t.co/xUburiarId.

#Mobility #MoveAndPlay #EndPJParalysis

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We’re marking #ClinicalTrialsDay🔬
Thanks to our clinical researchers, the SHNRI team, and everyone who joined our first Research Talks. Great discussion, strong questions, and a valuable opportunity to connect and advance research together.
Learn more: https://t.co/fAvo0t4zkc

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Today, SHN recognizes Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day, marking the important role PSWs play within our care teams across the organization.

Thank you to our PSWs for all you do, and for your integral role in patient care at SHN and in our community.

#PSWDay #SHNCares

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Happy Victoria Day! Today we marks a longstanding Canadian tradition, historically tied to Queen Victoria’s birthday.

We are grateful for our teams and volunteers who continue to care for our community today.

#VictoriaDay #SHNcares #LoveScarborough

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This morning, Meredith de Paulsen and Tamara Brown, both registered nurses and patient care managers at SHN, joined Global News Toronto to celebrate nurses and discuss how SHN is advancing nurse wellness, mentorship, and specialized training.

Watch here: https://t.co/N0ytTZUSZc

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Today, we recognize #InternationalKangarooCareAwarenessDay, a time to raise awareness about the impact of skin-to-skin care in supporting the health, healing, and development of newborn babies.