Over a single weekend in February 2024, The Smilezone team transformed Eight new Smilezones in the Pediatric Outpatient Waiting Room and Hallway, Mothers Room, Kitchenette, Critical Care Room; Day Treatment Waiting Room, Treatment Room x3 at the Scarborough Health Network Hospital.
Smilezone Foundation has worked closely with Scarborough Health Network Hospital and our generous donor Harold Ballord Foundation, to bring this new project to life.
The Smilezones includes: fresh paint, colorful, murals, Bubble Tub, Sensory Tactile Spinners, Kids Tactile Table, iPads with lockable Kiosk, Bean Bag Chairs and Rocker Chair.
“Creating fun and engaging Smilezones in existing healthcare spaces that harness the uplifting power of a smile for kids and their families is Smilezone Foundation’s purpose,” said Scott Bachly, Smilezone Foundation’s Chair. “We are pleased to unveil our latest Smilezone space at SHN General Hospital’s paediatric unit. We sincerely thank the Harold E. Ballard Foundation for their ongoing support and contributions to our mission of making tough days a little brighter for kids receiving treatment.”
About Scarborough Health Network
Across our three hospitals and several community-based satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our innovative programs and services are designed for the specific needs of the Scarborough community, and our medical expertise and compassionate care are accessed from well beyond our borders. We operate one of North America’s largest regional nephrology programs and regional community-based cardiovascular rehabilitation service; the designated cardiac centre for the Central East region of Ontario; and an internationally designated cardio-oncology clinic centre of excellence. As a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto; member of the Toronto Academic Science and Health Network; and partner with other universities and colleges, we are committed to helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. Learn more at shn.ca.
