The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) is reaching out to the community to attend an informational health fair Tuesday, Aug. 26 as a part of its commitment to a more seamless patient experience.
From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., representatives from 18 health care providers and community agencies will come together at the Global Community Resource Centre at TSH’s General campus.
Display booths for each organization will be set up to provide community members with information on the services that are available within the Scarborough community.
Presentations will also be held throughout the day, looking at patient stories to educate people on how to navigate through the health care system.
Waheeda Rahman, director of TSH’s organizational development and diversity office, said Scarborough has a wealth of community agencies that provide a variety of health care services, but most people don’t always know where to go or who to ask.
“We really wanted them to know that there is a commitment on integrated health services,” said Rahman.
“We are hoping that they get information as to what their health options are, to feel empowered to ask questions and take control of their health.”
Rahman said the hospital has recognized health has a socio-economic impact of the community.
Many immigrants come to the country healthy, but because of a new environment, a new diet and a new lifestyle, their health tends to decline.
“We want to be more proactive with our community and make newcomers feel more empowered with information,” said Rahman.
The Global Community Resource Centre is at the TSH general campus, 3050 Lawrence Ave. E. The Community Desk is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The centre is a collaborative model in partnership with 14 community agencies that staff the Community Desk as a “one-stop shop.”
The centre provides multilingual resources and workshops on a range of topics every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
To learn more about the health care fair and the Global Community Resource Centre, visit www.tsh.to
The Community Desk can also be contacted through email at diversity@tsh.to