{"id":12406,"date":"2015-10-28T16:41:28","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T20:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=12406"},"modified":"2015-10-28T16:41:28","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T20:41:28","slug":"magna-donates-10-million-for-new-smart-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/magna-donates-10-million-for-new-smart-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Magna donates $10 million for new \u201csmart hospital\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Mark Pavilons<\/p>\n

A very generous donation to the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will provide a permanent connection and legacy.<\/p>\n

The $10-million donation by the Aurora-based Magna International, which is set to move to King Township as early as 2017, will forever link this company, Mackenzie Health and exceptional care close to home for many in King and York Region.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s part of a massive $250-million campaign for the state-of-the-art \u201csmart hospital,\u201d\u2008slated to open in 2019.<\/p>\n

The presentation was made during the company\u2019s biannual staff \u201ctown hall\u201d\u2008meeting at The Manor on\u2008Weston Road.<\/p>\n

Marc Neeb, Magna\u2019s executive vice-president of global human resources, said the very pillar of the company\u2019s culture is the importance of giving back to the community. It\u2019s reflected in their corporate constitution.<\/p>\n

Magna, he said, receives thousands of requests each year and they\u2019ve picked the new hospital because it\u2019s a great organization and the facility will be used by thousands of Magna employees throughout York and parts of the GTA. They have also supported hospitals in Milton, St. Thomas and Newmarket\u2019s Southlake Regional Health Centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re exceptionally proud to make this gift on behalf of the many Magna employees in York Region,\u201d\u2008said Don Walker, Magna\u2019s CEO. \u201cThrough community programs, volunteer work and charitable gifts, Magna remains deeply committed to improving the quality of life in all the communities in which our employees live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Altaf Stationwala, president of Mackenzie Health, said this is a truly inspirational gift and contribution, adding health care is the core to everything we do in life.<\/p>\n

\u201cMagna\u2019s contribution is a milestone moment in the foundation\u2019s Exceptional Care Belongs Here Capital Campaign,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The emergency department at the new hospital will be named \u201cMagna Emergency\u201d\u2008in recognition of this transformational gift to Mackenzie Health.
\nStationwala added the emergency department will be the gateway to the new hospital.<\/p>\n

This high-tech department will boast 35,000 square feet of space and will be equipped to handle 75,000 visits annually.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s excited that roads and infrastructure are already being placed at the site, located near Jane Street and Major Mackenzie. Construction is slated to begin next June.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project is a reality,\u201d\u2008he said.<\/p>\n

Greg Sorbara, Mackenzie Health\u2019s campaign cabinet chair and former provincial finance minister, said this pledge is inspirational for both its generosity and leadership. He added he hopes it will influence other business leaders to support the campaign, touted to be the largest fundraising drive led by a community hospital in Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are transforming health care in the southwest portion of York,\u201d\u2008he said. \u201cIt\u2019s time for others to step up to the plate.\u201d
\nMagna\u2019s contribution to kick off the campaign is crucial, he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis transformational gift made by Magna employees helps make possible Mackenzie Health\u2019s vision to provide a world-class health care experience in York Region,\u201d\u2008said Ingrid Perry, President and CEO\u2008of the Mackenzie Health Care Foundation. \u201cThe leadership demonstrated by this act of generosity in the early stage of our Exceptional Care Belongs Here Campaign will raise sights and inspire philanthropy throughout our community in support of this crucially important hospital project.\u201d<\/p>\n

Infrastructure Ontario and Mackenzie Health released the request for proposal last June to the three teams shortlisted to design, build, finance and maintain Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. The winning group is expected to be announced next spring, followed by construction.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A very generous donation to the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will provide a permanent connection and legacy.<\/p>\n

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