COMMUNITY: Today’s the last chance to tour new St. Catharines hospital before March opening

A view of the new hospital during the construction phase. Bullet News file photo.

Bullet News

ST. CATHARINES – Members of the public are invited for an advance tour of the new state-of-the-art St. Catharines hospital on Saturday, Jan. 26.

This is the last opportunity to attend an open house tour before the hospital officially opens on March 24, 2013.

Saturday’s open house runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last tour starts at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive before 3 p.m.

The new hospital is located at 1200 Fourth Ave.

Free parking on site – enter from main entrance on First Street Louth.

Three tour routes give individuals the option to choose any or all of the tours.

Registration is not required.

During the first open house on Jan. 12, more than 5,000 people toured the hospital.

Please remember to:

- Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to Community Care;

- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing (coat check not available);

- Food and drinks are not permitted; please bring bottled water only.

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Written by on January 26, 2013 in Community News, News Now, St Catharines - 1 Comment

One Comment on "COMMUNITY: Today’s the last chance to tour new St. Catharines hospital before March opening"

  1. Barbara Buck January 26, 2013 at 3:14 pm · Reply

    Gentlemen:
    What does the new St. Catharines Hospital have to offer that the Niagara Falls Hospital does not have?
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Buck

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