Media Advisory - New Name for Major Regional Healthcare Provider for Southwest York Region to be Announced

RICHMOND HILL, ON, June 18, 2012 /CNW/ - On Thursday, June 21st, York Central Hospital will join with representatives of the Province of Ontario, the Region of York, the City of Vaughan and Town of Richmond Hill to announce a new brand for the major regional healthcare provider for Southwest York Region. This new regional healthcare provider will oversee York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill, the new hospital in Vaughan and a network of community-based services.

This announcement will feature the unveiling of a new brand, including new names and logo, for the regional healthcare provider: this includes a new name for York Central Hospital and the name for the new hospital in Vaughan as well as the names for community-based services, Volunteer Association and Foundation.

Launch of Major Regional Healthcare Provider for Southwest York Region

VAUGHAN CEREMONY
When: Thursday, June 21st 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Vaughan City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room
Who:
  • Dina Palozzi, Chair, York Central Hospital
  • Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, York Central Hospital
  • Greg Sorbara, MPP, Vaughan
  • Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor, City of Vaughan
  • Bill Fisch, Chair, Region of York
  • John Langs, Chair, Central LHIN
RICHMOND HILL CEREMONY
When: Thursday, June 21st 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Hill Town Hall, Council Chambers
Who:
  • Dina Palozzi, Chair, York Central Hospital
  • Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, York Central Hospital
  • Reza Moridi, MPP, Richmond Hill
  • Dave Barrow, Mayor, Town of Richmond Hill
  • John Langs, Chair, Central LHIN

 

For further information:

Media Contact: 
Melina Cormier
Chief, Communications and Public Affairs
York Central Hospital
Tel: (905) 888-1212 ext. 7492
E-mail: mcormier@yorkcentral.on.ca