The Scarborough Chinese Outreach Committee was founded in March 1996. The founding members recognized the need to promote the active participation of citizens of the Scarborough community in health care causes in general and were impressed with the decades of exemplary service provided by The Scarborough Hospital, one of Canada's largest urban community hospitals.

Throughout the years, the COC has undertaken a number of initiatives for community involvement in promoting health and wellness and drawn attention to the dire need for additional hospital funding from the private and public sectors. Its most significant initiative has been the Mid-Autumn Ball. Through its tireless efforts over the years, COC has witnessed the exponential growth of the Mid-Autumn Ball. It has succeeded in raising $2 million to-date, with most of the funds raised benefiting The Scarborough Hospital.

The 2011 Mid-Autumn Ball takes place on September 24 at the  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Constitution Hall.

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From buzzing bees, to swarming mosquitoes, to poison ivy, knowing how to avoid and treat the effects of insect stings, bites, and skin irritations can make spending time in the outdoors safe and enjoyable.

"Beyond the common effects of insect bites and stings, many people don't realize that skin and respiratory reactions can also occur in other situations, such as when dangerous plants like poison ivy are burned in campfires," says Dr. Sophie Hofstader, a dermatologist at The Scarborough Hospital.

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The Scarborough Hospital reality show date set:
August 31 at 9 p.m.

Competing all in the name of charity, Canada Sings transforms ordinary workmates into glee club performers. The much anticipated Global reality show follows 12 workplace glee clubs from across Canada as they endure long days of training all to compete for the chance to win a cash donation for their charity of choice. Jann Arden, Simple Plan's Pierre Bouvier and Rob Van Winkle a.k.a. Vanilla Ice lead the all-important judging panel with ET Canada's Hollywood Correspondent, Matte Babel playing Host to all the drama and fierce competition.

Tune in on August 31 at 9 p.m. as Episode 5 pits Keg Mansion against The Scarborough Hospital. From behind-the-scenes at the intense rehearsals and song selections to giving it their all for their final performance on stage, the emotional and physical highs and lows will have Canadians nationwide cheering for their favourite team.