WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo and funding partners will announce next week an innovative approach involving the appointment of a leading medical specialist that provides better geriatric care for seniors in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

The University of Waterloo, together with philanthropist Ronald Schlegel, the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, will introduce the expert in aging and cardiovascular disease as the Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine. An investment of more than $1-million will support the new chair and a team to do research aimed at improving delivery of health care to seniors in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 24

TIME: 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION: The Village of Winston Park, Sweeney Room, 695 Block Line Road, Kitchener

Speakers at the event include Ronald Schlegel, president, Winston Park and Oakwood Retirement Communities; Dr. Ashok Sharma, joint chief of staff, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital; Sandra Hanmer, chief executive officer, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network; and David Johnston, president, University of Waterloo.