TORONTO, April 15, 2016 /CNW/ - NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) (the "REIT") announced today that the Trustees of the REIT have declared a distribution of $0.06667 per unit for the month of April, 2016, representing $0.80 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on May 16, 2016 to unitholders of record as at April 29, 2016.

The REIT also announced the date of the release of its first quarter 2016 financial results:

The REIT will issue its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2016 on Thursday, May 12, 2016, after markets close.

A conference call will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:00 am (EDT). Participating on the call will be members of the REIT's senior management team.

Investors are invited to access the call by dialing (647) 427-7450 or toll-free 1 (888) 231-8191, conference ID# 88366244. A recording of this call will be made available Friday, May 13, 2016 beginning at 1:00 pm (ET) through to Friday, May 20, 2016. To access the recording, please call 1 (855) 859-2056 or (416) 849-0833 and use the reservation number 88366244.

About NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT provides investors with access to a portfolio of high quality international healthcare real estate infrastructure comprised of interests in a diversified portfolio of 120 income-producing properties and 7.7 million square feet of gross leasable area located throughout major markets in Canada, Brazil, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. The REIT's portfolio of medical office buildings, clinics, and hospitals is characterized by long term indexed leases and stable occupancies. With a fully integrated and aligned senior management team, the REIT leverages over 180 professionals across 9 offices in 5 countries to serve as a long term real estate partner to leading healthcare operators.

SOURCE NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust