Tom Perry is the Manager of Public Affairs for Hamilton Health Sciences and David Silvestro is the communications advisor for public affairs, community and government relations. Tom and David gave us new information about the redevelopment of the Juravinski Hospital. The facility needs to be redone because some buildings are almost 100 years old - M Wing was built in 1932. There are barriers to providing modern medicine, there is poor patient and family experiences and the community is rapidly growing and aging.
The new structure will be built in phases over 10 years with a planned start in 2028. The province will pick up 1 billion dollars or about 70% of the cost with the remaining 30% from the local level. The build will add around 350 daily construction jobs, 100 new patient beds, provide 100% patient rooms with private bathrooms, be modern and accessible and have ample parking. It will also expand cancer and critical care, surgery, adult rehab and seniors care.
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