NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES REIT ANNOUNCES TIME FOR ISSUANCE OF THIRD
QUARTER RESULTS AND CONFERENCE CALL

TORONTO, Oct. 26 /CNW/ - NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) (the "REIT") will issue its financial results for the period ending September 30, 2010 on Thursday, November 11, 2010.

A conference call and live audio webcast hosted by Peter Riggin, Chief Executive Officer, Ernie Spraggs, Chief Financial Officer, and Mike Brady, Senior Vice President, will be held Friday, November 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM ET.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing [phone] or 1-866-212-4491.

Audio replay is available until November 19, 2010 by dialing 1-866-583-1035 and entering access code 3240582 followed by the number sign.

The webcast can be accessed from the "Investor Relations" page, under "Webcasts & Presentations" of the REIT's web site at www.nwhp.ca, and will be archived for 30 days.

About NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT holds a portfolio of 48 income-producing properties, with a focus on medical office buildings and healthcare real estate, comprising approximately 2.9 million square feet of gross leasable area located in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the REIT's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected herein. The REIT disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

For further information:

Mike Brady, Senior Vice President
[phone] ext. 243, or www.nwhp.ca