At 69 years of age, Barete Santourdjian had never been in hospital for surgery before in his life. So when he came to The Scarborough Hospital's Birchmount campus this past May to have his prostate removed, he naturally was anxious and worried about what to expect. However, from patient registration all the way through to the nurses on his floor, Barete was impressed with the "professional, compassionate and pleasant" care he received.

"I cannot compliment you enough for the great service your staff extended," said Barete." "There was a lovely lady when I registered and we joked around about how I would like a room with an ocean view and some caviar," he laughs.

The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) is pleased to announce that it scored 100 per cent in a recent safety audit performed by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).   

"We were selected by the provincial body to undergo a validation audit for the work done in 2012," says Rhonda Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer at TSH. "We know our staff and physicians take great strides in maintaining a safe work environment, but to receive a perfect score from WSIB really helps to showcase their hard work and diligence.

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Hundreds of Toronto-area residents filled the fields of L'Amoreaux Park in Scarborough on June 22 and 23 as the Scarborough World Cup of Cricket made its debut with a grand slam - or as they say in cricket, a five-wicket haul. 

Ten local teams competed in the inaugural cricket tournament, and while the Scarborough Muslim Association-sponsored team took home first prize, the ultimate winner was The Scarborough Hospital, which raised $50,000 for its Cancer Care Program through the community-wide family event.

"The event exceeded our expectations, and is a testament to the growing popularity of cricket in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)," said Michael Mazza, President of The Scarborough Hospital Foundation (TSHF), which organized the event. "It also demonstrates that great things can be accomplished when the community comes together."  

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