Media Advisory - Updated - Transformational Gift to be Announced at Groundbreaking on Michael Garron Hospital's Historic Redevelopment Project

Donation will transform care for one of Canada's most diverse communities

TORONTO, April 25, 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 launching the historic $100-million Heart of the East Campaign with a landmark gift from one of Toronto's most prominent families and breaking ground on the revitalization of the Hospital's 89-year-old campus.

The new eight-storey Patient Care Centre and campus renewal will transform care  for some of the most diverse and under-served populations in  Toronto, with over 40 per cent of those living in the Hospital's community being new to Canada and a quarter being low-income. The project will see the replacement of 50 per cent of the hospital while continuing to deliver 100 per cent of healthcare 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, Board Chair, Michael Garron Hospital Foundation
Where:	825 Coxwell Avenue, Michael Garron Hospital
	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/