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QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Event

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held today, March 27, to announce work on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project has started. See the news release here: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/03/27/qeii-halifax-infirmary-expansion-project-underway

Photo of Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson at a podium under a tent

Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson announced today, March 27, that work on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project has started. The expansion includes a new acute care tower with 216 patient beds, 16 operating rooms, and upgraded diagnostic imaging, laboratories and treatment spaces. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Photo of Dr. Christy Bussey at a podium outdoors

Dr. Christy Bussey, Executive Medical Director (Central Zone), Nova Scotia Health, speaks to media about what the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project will mean for patients. Ground was broken today, March 27, on the project, starting with a new emergency department entrance and renovations to the ambulance entryway. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Photo of Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson and others with shovels at a sod-turning

From left, Dr. Christy Bussey, Executive Medical Director (Central Zone) Nova Scotia Health; Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson; Dr. James Clarke, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging (Central Zone), Nova Scotia Health; and Paul Knowles, Vice-President and District Manager, PCL Construction. (Communications Nova Scotia)


Photo of Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson shaking handed with Elder Marlene Companion

Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson speaks with elder Marlene Companion today, March 27. Elder Companion performed a smudging ceremony and prayer at the announcement to mark the start of construction on the QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion project. (Communications Nova Scotia)


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