Vaughan is a mammoth medical facility years in the making, but the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital is now just months away from opening.At a time when hospitals across Canada are being overwhelmed by capacity issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the new hospital is expected to alleviate some of that pressure.Altaf Stationwala, president and CEO of Mackenzie Health, told Global News hospital staff were approached by Ontario’s minister of health several months ago to assist with surgical backlogs.Stationwala said they will not only be addressing Mackenzie Health’s own backlog, but will be providing assistance to William Osler Health System and Southlake Regional Health Centre.“When we open, we will be providing them access to some.