Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - New Year's baby makes entrance at stroke
of midnight

TORONTO , Jan. 1 /CNW/ - Baby girl Eva Violante was born at St. Michael's Hospital at one second after midnight on Jan. 1, 2010 . Weighing, 7 lbs, two ounces, Eva is the first child to parents Christiane Hachey and Alexis Violante , and is believed to be the first baby born in the new year in the GTA. Media are invited to interview parents and take photos.

    
    Date:     Friday January 1, 2010

    Time:     11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
              *Please note this is the only time the family is available
              for photos or interviews.*

    Location: St. Michael's Hospital
              30 Bond St., Toronto
              Enter to meet at Victoria Street lobby at 11:30 a.m.
    

St. Michael's Hospital is a large and vibrant teaching hospital in the heart of Toronto . The physicians and staff of St. Michael's Hospital provide compassionate care to all who walk through its doors and outstanding medical education to future health-care professionals in more than 23 academic disciplines. Critical care and trauma, heart disease, neurosurgery, diabetes, cancer care and care of the homeless and vulnerable populations in the inner city are among the Hospital's recognized areas of expertise. Through the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, research at St. Michael's Hospital is recognized, respected and put into practice around the world. Founded in 1892, the Hospital is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto .

For further information: Julie Saccone, Media Relations, St. Michael's Hospital, [phone], [email protected]