NorthWest International Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced the addition of Mr. Vince Cozzi -- a seasoned healthcare real estate investment professional -- in the capacity of Co-President and Chief Investment Officer of the REIT and to the senior management team of its external asset manager. Prior to joining the REIT and its asset manager, Mr. Cozzi was a Senior Vice President of Ventas Inc., and Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of its Lillibridge Healthcare Services subsidiary.