Doors Opened
IMPACT UNLOCKED
A Message from our Leaders
DAVID GRAHAM
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MATT AINLEY
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At Scarborough Health Network (SHN), we do not just serve this community—we are a part of it. Every milestone we reach and every life we touch reflects the trust placed in us by thousands of families every day. Our SHN 365 (2024-2025) report to the community is more than a snapshot of the last fiscal year; it is a celebration of how we are unlocking impact that changes lives and opens doors to a healthier, more equitable future.
Thanks to record-breaking support, SHN Foundation granted its highest-ever funding to SHN, enabling critical infrastructure and technology projects. Together with generous donors, dedicated staff, and visionary leaders, we opened new doors to care—literally—with two modern facilities: the fully donor-funded Community Mental Health Centre and the Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department at General Hospital. At the heart of this success is the community’s unwavering support for the Love, Scarborough campaign—an essential key to help us Build It Forward, along with support from the Government of Ontario.
We also broke down barriers to care through targeted health equity initiatives including expanding services to support Indigenous health, partnering with patients to improve care for individuals with sickle cell disease, and increasing access to cancer screening and education for Black and South Asian communities. By working in partnership with a wide network of organizations across social, mental, and physical care services, we are connecting people with the care they need no matter where they first access support.
Now in the second year of our Strategic Plan 2024–2029, we continue to advance health outcomes through a focus on healthcare education, transformative technology, multicultural health research, and strengthening health literacy across our diverse population. Our Community Advisory Council and Patient Family Advisors continue to play a vital role in shaping the development of new programs and services, ensuring that care is informed by the voices and experiences of those we serve.
Together, we are unlocking the future of care—one breakthrough, one partnership, one life at a time. The doors we open today lead to the discoveries, innovations, and lives transformed tomorrow—and Scarborough is leading the way.
WE ARE SCARBOROUGH HEALTH NETWORK
Across our three hospitals—Birchmount, Centenary and General—and several community-based locations, we serve more than 850,000 people from the Scarborough community and beyond.
The Love, Scarborough fundraising campaign
SHN Foundation’s Love, Scarborough campaign continues to raise urgent funds to upgrade our hospitals. For too long, SHN has done more than anyone thought possible with less than anyone could imagine.
Imagine what we could do with more.
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Impact in Action
Over the past year, we have made great strides, turning challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements. The stories on this page highlight our impact, from innovative projects to community initiatives, as we shape the future of care in Scarborough.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
Making healthcare more inclusive, equitable, and accessible for everyone in Scarborough and beyond
EXCELLENCE THAT CARES
Driving growth and excellence that will define the future of Canadian healthcare, right here in Scarborough
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS IMPACT
Delivering smarter care, stronger systems, and better health outcomes
2024-2025 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
SHN was recertified as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, building on the 2023 designation received at the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Summit in April 2024.
SHN’s Nanji Stroke Centre of Excellence at Birchmount Hospital the 2024-2025 Award of Stroke Distinction™ for the Acute and Inpatient Rehabilitation standards from Accreditation Canada.
Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) honoured SHN with two awards for 2023-2024: the Hospital Achievement Award – Provincial Eligible Approach Rate and the Award of Excellence for demonstrating leading practices in organ and tissue donation facilitation.
SHN’s Cardio-Oncology Clinic was designated a worldwide 2024 Gold Status Centre of Excellence by the International Cardio-Oncology Society, highlighting the clinic’s exceptional quality care based on rigorous criteria.
SHN proudly celebrated the graduation of 11 outstanding family medicine residents at our 2024 Graduation and Awards Luncheon. This special event recognized not only the achievements of our new physicians but also the dedication of our faculty and staff who guide and inspire them. From heartfelt speeches to prestigious teaching and leadership awards, the day was a testament to the strength and spirit of our SHN community. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and faculty, whose passion and excellence continue to shape the future of care.
Teaching Awards for Excellence
- David Wheler, Family Medicine
- Karthika Sithamparanathan, Family Medicine
- Jeffrey Ho, FM Inpatient/Hospitalist
- Herman Yeung, Palliative Care
- Timothy Yung, FM Inpatient/Hospitalist
Temerty Faculty of Medicine Awards
- Department of Post-Graduate Medical Education, Leadership Award: Dr. Han Yan
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Leadership Award: Dr. Han Yan
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Resident Advocacy Award: Stacey McKeown
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sustained Excellence in Community-Based Teaching Award: Dr. David Wheler
SHN Resident Awards
- Lead Resident Award: Dr. Han Yan & Dr. Carl Figueiredo
- Clinical Excellence Award (Excellence in FM Expert Role – Highest POWER for FM Expert): Dr. Han Yan
- Communication Excellence Award (Highest POWER for Communicator): Dr. Becca Crawford-Aragones
- Professional Excellence Award (Given to the Resident best exemplifying professional behaviour and attitudes, highest POWER for Professional Role): Dr. Hossein Sardsiri
- NEW AWARD! Continuous Reflective Assessment for Training (CRAFT) (Given to the Resident who received the most Field Notes): Dr. Oluwabukola (Buhkie) Olaniyan
- Palliative Care Collaborator Award (Given to the Resident best exemplifying excellent collaboration skills, highest graded resident on Palliative Care rotation): Dr. Carl Figueiredo
- Resident Award for Clerkship Teaching: Dr. Sumaira Mazhar (Postgraduate Year 1), Dr. Daniel Borins (Post graduate Year 2)
- Quality Improvement Project Excellence in Manager Role: Dr. Rebecca Crawford-Aragones, Dr. Harleen Grewal, Dr. Cathleen Dai
- Research Academic Project Award (Excellence in Scholar Role): Dr. Hossein Sardsiri & Dr. Nicholas Ng Fat Hing
- Elana Fric Memorial Award (for outstanding contribution in the areas of Health Advocacy and Patient Centred Care): Dr. Becca Crawford-Aragones
SHN Teaching Awards
- Clerkship Teaching (Recognizes a Family Medicine preceptor who has made significant contribution to the Clerkship program): Dr. Karthika Sithamparanathan
- NEW AWARD! Continuous Reflective Assessment for Training (CRAFT) (Given to the Preceptor who completed the most Field Notes): Dr. Ihsan Al-Hamami
- Teacher of the Year Award (Recognizes a Family Medicine preceptor who has made significant contributions to the residency program): Dr. Susanna Fung
- Teacher of the Year Award (Recognizes a Specialty preceptor who has made significant contributions to the residency program): Dr. Senthuran Gunaratnam, Psychiatrist
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Recognizes a Family Medicine preceptor who has made significant and sustained contributions to the residency program): David Wheler
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Recognizes a Specialist preceptor who has made significant and sustained contributions to the residency program): Dr. Ted Davies, Cardiology
- Lawrence S. Erlick Award (Presented to a Family Medicine Preceptor for outstanding contribution in the areas of Family Medicine, Education, Research, Medical Politics or Community Service): Dr. Rosemarie Lall
Three SHN staff received the 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal
for significant contributions to their communities and country: Dr. Mayoorendra Ravichandiran, Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine; Ms. Dotty Nicholas, a celebrated retired paediatric nurse; and Austine Gacqui, Registered Nurse in Nephrology.
Michael Chang, Chief of Otolaryngology, received the 2025 Mentorship Award from the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery for his leadership and education of the next generation of ENT physicians
Aleem Hussain was recognized as one of six Regional Family Physicians of the Year by the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the Central Region, in 2024.
Ying Lu, Chief of Ophthalmology, was designated a 2024 Senior Fellow at Massey College a prestigious U of T postgraduate college. The Senior Fellowship is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Vivian Rambihar, a globally renowned cardiologist, was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame in 2024, for his significant contributions in health, science, and research.
Paul Tam, Chief and Medical Director of Nephrology, was honoured with the distinguished Mastership by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 2024, for demonstrating exceptional practice of internal medicine, academic contributions to his specialty, and service to the ACP.
Caroline Thompson, emergency physician and former interim co-chief of SHN’s emergency departments, received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Toronto Women in Emergency Medicine for working in emergency medicine with exemplary contribution for 20 years.
Marina 
Zajakovski, Operating Room Charge Nurse, was honoured with the 2024 Provincial Donation Champion Award by Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network for her leading contributions and mentorship in donation recovery procedures.
Unlocking Opportunity
WHAT’S NEXT
At SHN, we are entering an exciting new chapter of transformation, building on the strong foundation we have established. The year ahead promises to be one of growth, innovation, and meaningful progress. From expanding access to care and education to strengthening research and infrastructure, our focus remains on excellence driven by innovation and compassionate care.
Here are five exciting initiatives we are looking forward to this year:
Expanding Access and Equity
We will be implementing our new health literacy and Indigenous health strategies, and expanding outreach programs for individuals facing significant barriers to care.
Welcoming More Medical Learners
We will be welcoming our largest intake of medical students yet for the 2025–2026 academic year, in partnership with the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Academy of Medicine. We will also continue our work to adapt existing infrastructure to accommodate the growing scope of teaching and learning activities, including learner lounges, teaching and seminar spaces, on-call rooms, wellness spaces, clinical exam rooms, and more.
Boosting Research Capacity
We will be strengthening our research capabilities through SHN Research Institute, including bringing on more health researchers and developing a robust intellectual property framework that will safeguard innovations and maximize impact.
Breaking Ground on Major Projects
We will begin construction on the Scarborough Health Centre of Excellence at Centenary Hospital, which will increase access to healthcare in Scarborough, and break ground on the Northpine Emergency Department (ED)—the ED’s first major redevelopment in half a century. We will also expand dialysis capacity with 27 new hemodialysis stations across our Centenary and General hospitals.
Preparing for Accreditation Success
We are preparing for our next Accreditation Canada survey in October 2025, with a goal of achieving Exemplary Standing once again, in a demonstration of our commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety in healthcare.