Badoora Rambaran believes there have definitely been changes for the better at The Scarborough Hospital, including a specialized geriatric clinic that has reduced readmission for seniors to the Emergency Department(ED).

"We noticed going to the Emergency Department now it's almost like fast-tracked. It's much faster and people are more attentive and accommodating," Badoora said when she and her husband, Rudy, found themselves at the General campus waiting on word about Rudy's mother Soonbass. "We were kept updated constantly, which we didn't find in the past."  

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The Scarborough Hospital is pleased to share that Dr. John Wright, President and CEO, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on September 8, 2012.

Dr. Wright was one of 28 individuals in East Scarborough who received this medal in a ceremony hosted by The Honourable John McKay at his annual community BBQ. The event was a chance to recognize and honour unique contributions from diverse members of the community.

"It is an honour to be recognized among a truly remarkable group of individuals, and inspiring to know that Scarborough is filled with people who work tirelessly to make this community great," says Dr. Wright. "We certainly have a great deal to be proud of, and we remain focused on continuous improvements to provide the highest level of patient care so that the community we serve can be proud of their hospital."

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As we reported in our June 25th issue of My Scarborough Hospital, we commissioned an external review to examine the declining number of births at our hospital in recent years, and to develop a strategy moving forward that would improve patient care and experience, staff morale and overall program efficiency-ensuring our patients are getting the best possible care for the fewest possible healthcare dollars.

Since that time, three cross-disciplinary subcommittees have been formed to examine some of the external review's recommendations in greater detail. Their work is ongoing, and at this time, absolutely no decisions have been made. Over the next few months, the subcommittees will use LEAN improvement methodologies to develop options that are designed to create a clear and compelling vision for the future of maternal and newborn care at The Scarborough Hospital.

Stephen Smith, Chair of The Scarborough Hospital's Board of Directors, and Dr. John Wright, President and CEO, have announced the appointment of Dr. Tom Chan as the new hospital Chief of Staff. Dr. Chan is a familiar face, having worked at TSH as an Emergency physician for the past 17 years. He most recently served as the Medical Director and Chief in the Department of Emergency Medicine, a role he assumed in 2005.

"Our physicians, staff and patients know and respect Dr. Chan, both for his skills and for his commitment to this hospital and the community," says Smith. "I know he will continue to bring the passion he has always displayed for improving emergency medicine to his new role as Chief of Staff, and I look forward to his enthusiasm and leadership in the coming years."