Builder's transformational gift names Markham Stouffville Hospital's Cancer Clinic

MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - On October 30, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) will host a celebration and unveiling event in honour of the seven-figure donation made by Mr. Shakir Rehmatullah, President & Founder of Flato Developments Inc.  

This monumental gift will support extraordinary patient care by funding the acquisition of priority medical equipment, innovative technology and emerging hospital needs. In honour and recognition of this transformational gift, the hospital is proud to name and announce – The Shakir Rehmatullah Cancer Clinic.

MSH's oncology program includes a breast health centre, chemotherapy clinic, colon health services, clinical trials and radiation consultative services. MSH has been experiencing a 12 per cent increase in new oncology consults within recent years, reflecting Markham's status as the third-fastest growing community in Ontario, and patients' desire to be treated closer to home.

Both Mr. Rehmatullah and his company are long-time MSH supporters having generously contributed towards the most recent capital expansion of the hospital and numerous fundraising events.  Mr. Rehmatullah often gives anonymously and has asked MSH to hold the amount of his gift in confidence.

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a progressive, three-site, community hospital with 329 beds, leading diagnostic and emergency services and clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. Partnering with other specialist providers, the hospital's 500 physicians, 23 midwives, over 2,300 staff and nearly 1,300 volunteers make it the centre of community care for the residents of the City of Markham and the Towns of Stouffville and Uxbridge.

Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation exists to enable the growth of Markham Stouffville Hospital by raising funds and awareness for its ongoing priorities and needs. Donations from the community fund life-saving medical equipment that helps to ensure the delivery of first-class healthcare at MSH.

SOURCE Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation