Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Apotex Inc. to announce multi-million dollar gift in support of the New Humber River Hospital

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Apotex Inc., the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company, driven to work for the sustainability of the healthcare system, will officially announce a generous multi-million dollar investment in support of the Humber River Hospital Foundation's Capital Campaign. The announcement will take place at the construction site of the hospital's new facility - North America's first fully digital hospital. The gift from Apotex will be recognized with the naming of a major hospital program area in Apotex's honour. Among the dignitaries participating will be the Hon. Deb Matthews, Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

When:	Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:30 a.m.
Where:	New Humber River Hospital Construction Site 1215 Wilson Ave. (at Keele St.) Toronto, ON Entrance at Gate 1 (off Wilson Avenue)
Who:	The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health & Long-Term Care Mr. Jack Kay, CEO, Apotex Inc. Dr. Rueben Devlin, President & CEO, Humber River Hospital Mr. Eddy Battiston, Chair, Humber River Hospital Foundation Board of Directors

Participants will be available to the media immediately following a brief program. The program will include a cheque presentation and a sign unveiling, and site tours for media will be available.

SOURCE: Humber River Regional Hospital

Gerard Power
Director, Public & Corporate Communications 
Humber River Hospital
200 Church St.
Toronto, Ontario
M9N 1N8
Office:  [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Elie Betito
Director, Public and Government Affairs
Apotex Inc.
200 Barmac Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9L 2Z7
Office: 416-749-9300 Ext. 7366
Cell: 416-558-5491
Email: [email protected]