Reception celebrates community's generous contributions

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Wednesday, October 19 is the first annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA) at The Scarborough Hospital. Join us from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the General campus Artists' Walkway where our breast reconstruction group will host a drop-in information session that will include intimate and personal discussions on all aspects of breast reconstruction. For more information, call 416-439-1718 or email jkhan@plasticos.ca. View our article below for more information about breast reconstruction.

Staff were eager to showcase the new Birchmount MRI

Reception celebrates community's generous contributions

Community support is integral in helping The Scarborough Hospital provide an outstanding healthcare experience that meets the unique needs of each and every patient. On October 13, the hospital recognized our many generous donors during a reception at our Birchmount campus. This annual event celebrates the many individuals and organizations whose contributions assist us in providing better service, faster diagnosis and treatment closer to home. Guests at this year's reception also received a 'sneak peek' of the new MRI that will soon be operational at our Birchmount campus.

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TSH volunteers are great supporters of our hospital!

Volunteer raffle supports new Birchmount MRI

With the chilly days of winter fast approaching, who wouldn't want to curl up in a cozy, new handmade quilt? Enter our Volunteers' quilt raffle and you could be doing just that! Until October 27, TSH Volunteers will be selling quilt raffle tickets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Birchmount campus cafeteria and just inside the Main Entrance at the General campus. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. All proceeds will support the new MRI at our Birchmount campus. Many thanks to the Scarborough Village Seniors for their generous donation of this beautiful, queen-sized quilt.

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Over 10 per cent of women will develop breast cancer

Important facts about breast reconstruction

Many women who are facing a mastectomy may not be aware that breast reconstruction is considered part of the overall treatment plan. More awareness of breast reconstruction is needed, and that's why October 19, 2011 has been designated the first National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.

"Breast reconstruction is not a luxury. It's a part of treatment and an option that is readily available and can offer high quality results," explains Dr. Tim Sproule, TSH Plastic Surgeon.

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Health Fair reaches out to new Canadians

The Scarborough Hospital's Department of Diversity, Equity & Stakeholder Outreach has teamed up with several community partners to host the Newcomers Health Fair - featuring a wide range of health-related topics for new Canadians.

Scheduled for Thursday, October 20 at The HUB (2660 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto), the event runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is open to the public and admission is free.

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Situated in the most diverse community in Canada, The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) delivers innovative, high-quality patient care at two hospital campuses and six satellite sites. The Scarborough Hospital is a regional centre for dialysis and is renowned for its sexual assault care centre and mental health programs. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, TSH is also a referral centre for vascular surgery, pacemakers and cataract surgery.