Media Advisory - Public information session on the vision for the
redevelopment of Peel Memorial to be held November 4th

Media briefing to be hosted prior to the start of the public session

BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 3 /CNW/ - The first of two public information sessions on plans by William Osler Health System to redevelop its Peel Memorial site as a Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness will be held on Wednesday November 4 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Brampton. The session will begin at 7pm and is open to all members of public.

A special media briefing will be hosted before the public session. The media will be provided an update from principal project spokespeople and be provided an opportunity to view site design plans and learn more about the vision for the Peel Memorial site. Media briefing details are below:

    
    What:   Media briefing on the plans to redevelop Peel Memorial as a
            Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness

    When:   Wednesday November 4, 2009, 6 p.m. sharp
            Public information session commences at 7 p.m.

    Where:  Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Windsor Ballroom
            90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, Ontario

    Who:    Ken White, Supervisor, William Osler Health System
            Neil Davis, Chair, Community Advisory Council,
             William Osler Health System
            Dr. Frank Martino, Chief of Family Medicine,
             William Osler Health System
            As well as medical representatives from William Osler
             Health System
    

WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH CENTRE

William Osler Health System is home to Canada's premier community hospitals - Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and Peel Memorial (under redevelopment). Operating approximately 750 beds, Osler serves nearly one million residents of the communities of the northwestern Greater Toronto Area including Brampton, Etobicoke, Malton, Caledon and surrounding areas. Osler's emergency departments are among the busiest in Canada and its labour and delivery program is one of the largest in Ontario. Employing approximately 4,200 staff with 720 physicians and 1,000 volunteers, Osler continues to play a major role in serving the growing health needs of its communities. Visit www.williamoslerhs.ca.

For further information: Communications & Marketing, [phone] ext. 59940