Media Advisory - Michener Institute & University Health Network merge to create groundbreaking education model

TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - One of Canada's largest hospitals and Ontario's only post-secondary school dedicated solely to applied health sciences announce their merger. The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is uniquely positioned to educate currently in-demand applied health professionals while solving health labour force challenges by anticipating, designing and delivering training for future health professions.

What:	News Conference, Photo Op, Interviews, Simulation tour
Where:	Michener Institute of Education at UHN
	222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto
	Auditorium, First Floor
When:	February 3, 2016
	12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Who:	Han Dong, MPP for Trinity-Spadina, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Cliff Nordal, Chair of the UHN Board Education Committee Dr. Peter Pisters, CEO, University Health Network Dr. Brian Hodges, Executive Vice President Education, UHN Amanda Betts, Genetics Technology student, Michener Institute of Education at UHN Maureen Adamson, Former CEO, Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

SOURCE The Michener Institute

Anita Lo, Senior Communications Advisor, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, t. 416.596.3206, e. [email protected]; Ana Gajic, Public Affairs Associate, University Health Network, t. 416.340.4800 ext.4011, e. [email protected]