Southlake Regional Health Centre
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Southlake Regional Health Centre (formerly York County Hospital) is a hospital
located in Newmarket
, Ontario
, Canada
.
A private hospital was founded in 1932 and on August 22 the province granted a Charter of Incorporation for the York County Hospital Corporation. In 1924, it became a public hospital. In 1946, the Margaret Johnson Davis Wing opened with 55 beds. In 1956, the South Wing opened and a six storey tower opened in 1964. Capacity was increased to 420 beds with the opening of the East Wing in 1976. In 1999, a project to further expand the hospital was started. In 1999, the name of the hospital was changed from York County Hospital to Southlake Regional Health Centre. In 2006, the Medical Arts Building was added across the street from the hospital and a walkway has been constructed from this building to the hospital. In October 2008, Southlake Regional Health Centre was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers
by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by the Toronto Star
newspaper.
The hospital is connected to the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre to its west, and to a multi-purpose building by an arch bridge
to its north. The Cancer Centre, partnered with Princess Margaret Hospital
, has been rated as a "world-class" facility.
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
located in Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
Newmarket is a town in Southern Ontario located approximately 50 km north of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and is connected to Toronto by freeway, and is served by three interchanges along Highway 404. It is also connected to Highway 400 via Highway 9...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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.
A private hospital was founded in 1932 and on August 22 the province granted a Charter of Incorporation for the York County Hospital Corporation. In 1924, it became a public hospital. In 1946, the Margaret Johnson Davis Wing opened with 55 beds. In 1956, the South Wing opened and a six storey tower opened in 1964. Capacity was increased to 420 beds with the opening of the East Wing in 1976. In 1999, a project to further expand the hospital was started. In 1999, the name of the hospital was changed from York County Hospital to Southlake Regional Health Centre. In 2006, the Medical Arts Building was added across the street from the hospital and a walkway has been constructed from this building to the hospital. In October 2008, Southlake Regional Health Centre was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers is an annual competition that recognizes the best places to work in the Greater Toronto Area...
by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
newspaper.
The hospital is connected to the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre to its west, and to a multi-purpose building by an arch bridge
Arch bridge
An arch bridge is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch. Arch bridges work by transferring the weight of the bridge and its loads partially into a horizontal thrust restrained by the abutments at either side...
to its north. The Cancer Centre, partnered with Princess Margaret Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital may refer to:* Princess Margaret Hospital in Canada specializing in Oncology* Princess Margaret Hospital * Princess Margaret Hospital in New Zealand...
, has been rated as a "world-class" facility.