EarlyON Black Innovation Grant Spring 2024 Review The impact of the Reading Partnership Program for Black Families (RPBP) goes beyond children and their caregivers learning the foundations of literacy. It…
HealthyHER HaBITS
May 27, 2024
Written by the SCHC Health Promotion team What is Health Promotion? Health promotion, by definition, is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health (World…
Well Baby Visit
April 4, 2024
Written by Anna Khademi, Registered Nurse Babies should be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) on an occasional basis. Well baby visits are crucial as they…
Big Drum Social
April 2, 2024
Written by Amy Stephenson, Manager – Community Health Teams March 23, 2024, at the Toronto Zoo Indigenous residents of all communities were invited to this Big Drum Social with over…
Social Work Week 2024
March 6, 2024
Written by Maria Borgai, Social Worker – Diabetes Program March 4th to 10th is Social Work Week in Ontario, and across Canada, March is National Social Work Month. The 2024 theme, Social Work Opens…
Bring a Natural Balance to Your Nutrition
February 27, 2024
Do you know Dietitians Day is celebrated on the 3rd Wednesday of March? This year, it falls on March 20. Food and nutrition have been popular topics in the media.…
Keeping up with a Growing Mind
February 22, 2024
By Arielle Chung, Community Ambassador “Look at life through the eyes of a child” reminds us to spark our creativity; it also reminds us that children see the world differently.…
Black History Month and Rose Fortune
February 20, 2024
Presented by Frederica Joseph | Volunteer – Palliative Care SCHC | President – Kiwanis Club of Scarborough ROSE FORTUNE 1774 – 1864 SCHC requested Frederica to share the story of her ancestors,…
Where did I put my keys?
February 15, 2024
By Dr. Andrew Xiao Navigating Memory Concerns: The Vital Role of Specialized Geriatric Care As we gracefully age, our bodies undergo numerous changes; for some, memory issues can become a…
“De-prescribing” for Seniors
February 2, 2024
Written by Dr. Andrew Xiao We understand the unique healthcare needs of our aging population. Do I still need this medication? A Physician’s Perspective on “De-prescribing” for Seniors As a…