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You Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup

May 28, 2026

Written by Nsikak John, Efik, Social Worker (Caregiver Wellness Support) Caregiving is often seen as giving, but it is really about supporting someone using the time, energy, and care you…

Every Mother Deserves a Moment

May 14, 2026

Interviewees: Shondelle Reis, Founder and Executive Director – JBR Family Pursuing Change  Featuring mothers from Moms Need a Break: Sit, Sip & Chat  Written By: Arielle Chung, Community Ambassador  We’re a group of mothers in Scarborough.…

How Vaccines are Developed and Approved for Use in Canada

March 27, 2026

Written By Hanna Dada, Health Resource Navigator This article is available in Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, and Sinhala. Click the button below to read the article in your preferred language. Vaccines…

Together in Transformation: Reimagining Primary Care Teams 

September 11, 2025

By Neil Shah, Primary Care Transformation Lead  Transforming primary care starts with a simple truth: our current system isn’t working for everyone.  For some, primary care works exceptionally well. This…

Seniors Vaccines In Ontario

August 6, 2025

This article is available in six languages: Hindi, Arabic, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Sinhala. Click the button below to read the article in your preferred language. The senior’s vaccine initiative comes…

Seven Types of Rest

July 23, 2025

Written By Health Promotion Specialist When we think of rest, many of us think of sleep. However, did you know there are 7 types of rest and sleep is just…

Building Bridges through Indigenous Cultural Safety Training at SCHC 

June 27, 2025

Written By Srishti Ratnu, Fund Development Coordinator This year, SCHC staff embarked on a transformative journey through Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) training, hosted by the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council…

Scarborough Partnership Delivers Provincial-First Solution to Fragmented Palliative Care  

June 18, 2025

Reprinted with permission from SHN. Scarborough Health Network (SHN) and Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC), along with their partners in Scarborough Palliative Care (SPC), have developed a unique, innovative…

Walking with Respect: Take Back the Night – Female Safety Walk 

June 18, 2025

Written By Rashme Nandakumar, Youth Network Ambassador  This year, The Hub Mid Scarborough held its first-ever Take Back the Night – Female Safety Walk, a deeply moving and meaningful community…

Collaborating for Community Wellness: Nutrition Workshop at The Hub

June 18, 2025

Written By Charanjit Singh, Community Wellness & Engagement Manager This year, our partnership with Empower the Youth Foundation through the ThriveTogether Wellness Project stood out as a strong example of…