scarborough, ontario, March 2, 2024 /CNW/ – The Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation is excited to announce a generous donation. $ 1,000,000 Outstanding medical support from the Honey and Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation scarborough.
“For more than 40 years, my parents, Honey and Barry, have been dedicated philanthropists. They believed we had a duty to help others by focusing on organizations that improve people's lives. I am honored to continue their legacy with this gift that supports equity in the health care available to people living in scarborough And the surrounding community,” her daughter said. Alexandra Kraczykwho heads the Honey & Barry Legacy Foundation.
This gift will enable SHN to create a new Honey and Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation Interventional Radiology Suite within SHN General Hospital's state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging department, scheduled to open in late 2024.
“We are so grateful to the Honey and Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation for this transformative gift.” Alicia Vandermeer, CEO of SHN Foundation. “Honey&’s Charity” barry shaman We are honored to be a part of their ongoing legacy. This gift will benefit our talented medical team at the Honey and Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation's Interventional Radiology Suite, which diagnoses and treats a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and stroke. . ”
Currently, not all procedures need to be performed under general anesthesia in a full operating room. Interventional radiology uses imaging techniques such as X-rays and ultrasound to guide small instruments into the body to treat diseases without major surgery. Interventional radiology performs biopsies to diagnose cancer and what stage it is in, remove tumors, prevent kidney failure, and provide life-saving diagnostics in a minimally invasive manner. Can be used for
There are significant benefits for patients. Avoiding surgery under anesthesia reduces pain and complications, allowing you to return to your normal life more quickly. Additionally, operating rooms will be freed up for patients requiring more complex surgeries.
The Honey & Barry Sherman Interventional Radiology Suite will be a key part of SHN's new Diagnostic Imaging Department and help ensure equitable and accessible care. scarborough and surrounding areas. Currently, diagnostic imaging is spread across his five locations at SHN General Hospital, impacting the patient experience. However, the new diagnostic imaging department will centralize all diagnostic imaging modalities in one location at the general hospital, expanding its footprint to more than 36,000 square feet and reducing wait times for critical radiation treatments by 50%.
The SHN Foundation was inspired by the generosity and support of the Honey and Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation. Love, scarborough This campaign is raising significant funds and awareness. Scarborough's hospital.
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of Love, scarborough The campaign was launched in 2022 by the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation to raise health awareness and donations. scarborough hospital. Funds raised will support important projects across the health network, including expanding emergency care and establishing new models of care in the region. scarborough Contributing to the community and advancing medical research and education. SHN does more than anyone thought possible, at less cost than anyone imagined. Imagine what you could do with more! For more information, visit lovescarborough.ca.
About Scarborough Health Network
Across three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Many of their programs and services are designed around the needs of one of the following: Canada's The most vibrant and diverse community.their hometown is north american Largest Nephrology Program and Designated Heart Care and Spine Center scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. SHN is proud to be a community-engaged educational site. University of Toronto We also partner with many other universities and colleges to help develop the next generation of health professionals. For more information, visit shn.ca.
SOURCE Scarborough Health Network Foundation
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