OTTAWA – Media representatives are invited to attend the official presentation of the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service to the Ottawa Hospital. Commodore Hans Jung, the Canadian Forces Surgeon General, will present the award to Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO of the Ottawa Hospital, on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff.
Date: Tuesday 13 April
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
Lobby of the Amphitheatre
1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa
The Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service is awarded by the Chief of the Defence Staff on behalf of the Canadian Forces to recognize outstanding service performed by persons (or organizations) outside the active military community. It is awarded for service of a rare and exceptionally high standard, which accrues great benefit to the CF as a whole.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
Media interested in attending are asked to contact Hazel Harding, Ottawa Hospital Communications Advisor, at (613) 737-8460 or hharding@toh.on.ca
For additional information, contact Lt(N) Crystal Myers, CF Health Services PAO, at (613) 945-6564 or (613) 220-6758.
