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Their $40,000,000 dream hospital, shown in the photo behind them, will soon be a reality for brothers Dr. John Rekai (left) and Dr. Paul Rekai. Their (...)

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Their $40,000,000 dream hospital, shown in the photo behind them, will soon be a reality for brothers Dr. John Rekai (left) and Dr. Paul Rekai. Their (...)

Date9/26/1968

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Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Their $40;000;000 dream hospital; shown in the photo behind them; will soon be a reality for brothers Dr. John Rekai (left) and Dr. Paul Rekai. Their new six-storey Central Hospital; which specializes in understanding the language and health problems of new Canadian immigrants; will open its doors shortly.

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