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HEALTH--MINISTER ACCEPTS QEII BOARD CHAIRMAN'S RESIGNATION

Health Minister Jim Smith has accepted the resignation of Bill
Hayward, the chairman of the QEII Health Sciences Centre board of
directors.

"I respect Mr. Hayward's decision," said Dr. Smith. "He has worked
very hard to guide the merger of the Queen Elizabeth II Health
Sciences Centre. A great deal has been accomplished under his
leadership."

A decision on Mr. Hayward's replacement will be made over the
next few weeks, said Dr. Smith.

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Contact: Lori MacLean
         Department of Health
         902-424-5025

ngr                       August 18, 1997 - 3:00 pm