Media Advisory - Michael Garron Hospital Breaks Ground On Largest Redevelopment Project In Its History

$100-million Heart of the East Campaign will transform care for one of Canada's most diverse communities

TORONTO, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - On April 25, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), Toronto East Health Network will mark a major milestone in Toronto's health-care history by breaking ground on the revitalization of the Hospital's 89-year-old campus and launching the historic $100-million The Heart of the East Campaign.

The new eight-storey Patient Care Centre and campus renewal will transform care for some of the most diverse and high-needs communities in Toronto. Over 40 per cent of people living in the area served by the Hospital are newcomers to Canada, and a quarter are low-income. The project will see the replacement of 50 per cent of the hospital while continuing to deliver 100 per cent of health-care services throughout construction. The $411-million design, build, and finance contract was awarded to EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare in January 2018. 

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 25, 2018

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Photo opportunities: Ceremonial shovels in the ground
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.	Formal remarks and interview opportunities

WHO:

• Sarah Downey, President and CEO, Michael Garron Hospital
• Dr. Helena Jaczek, Ontario Minister of Health & Long-Term Care
• Rehana Sumar, Michael Garron Hospital patient
• Eric Tripp, Chair, Michael Garron Hospital Foundation

WHERE: Michael Garron Hospital

825 Coxwell Avenue

Outdoor Tent, Corner of Sammon and Coxwell Avenue

SOURCE Michael Garron Hospital Foundation

Erica Di Maio, Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network, Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected]; Meredith Ferguson, Michael Garron Hospital Foundation, Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected]

Related Links

http://foundation.tegh.on.ca/