New Specialized Hospital Named After Local Family for Generous Donation in Mississauga

The Shah Family Foundation has made a generous donation that will have a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of women and children in the community of Mississauga, ON. Trillium Health Partners (THP) and Trillium Health Partners Foundation (THPF) have announced that the new Women’s & Children’s Hospital will be named the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children in recognition of this significant contribution.

The specialty hospital, set to be located at the site of the current Mississauga Hospital, will be purpose-built with the unique needs of women, children, and their families in mind. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, with a focus on providing highly specialized services, integrated care, and health system partnerships that will benefit the community from prenatal care to all stages of life for women.

With over 8,000 births annually, Trillium Health Partners is the largest hospital network in Canada, serving over 2.2 million residents of Mississauga and the West GTA. The population is expected to grow to 3.2 million by 2041, emphasizing the need for accessible and expert care for women and children.

The Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children will feature a full suite of specialized services, modern birthing suites, postpartum beds, an expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric beds, mental health inpatient beds for children and youth, surgical suites, and a dedicated pediatric zone in the Emergency Department.

President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Caroline Riseboro, expressed gratitude for the historic donation, emphasizing the importance of accessible healthcare for women and children. President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners, Karli Farrow, highlighted the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional care for the community.

Kris Shah, President of the Shah Family Foundation, expressed his honor in establishing the hospital, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community. The foundation aims to make a meaningful impact on society through equitable education and healthcare access.

For more information on Trillium HealthWorks and the redevelopment projects, visit trilliumhealthworks.ca. The Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children represents a significant step towards providing specialized care for women and children in the Mississauga community, thanks to the generous donation from the Shah Family Foundation.