Residents in the Fort St. James area will have enhanced access to health care with their new hospital set to open tomorrow (Tuesday).
“We’re thrilled to announce that the new hospital is opening to patients in Fort St. James, increasing access to health care close to home,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health.
“This facility represents a significant investment in the health and well-being of people in the region; a need that First Nations and local communities have been expressing for decades. We recognized the urgency of replacing the facility and now both the community and workers will benefit from a modern health-care environment in this state-of-the-art facility.”
The new facility is three times the size of the previous hospital and has 27 beds, with 18 long-term care and nine acute-care beds.
It has an expanded emergency department with two treatment rooms, a trauma bay and, an ambulance bay.
In addition, the facility also features a bigger laboratory and diagnostic-imaging spaces.
The new hospital is located at 606 Stuart Dr. E.
The current health centre will be integrated with the new hospital
“This new facility represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing high quality healthcare in the north,” said Colleen Nyce, Northern Health board chair.
“With this new state-of-the-art facility, integrated and accessible services and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we are well-equipped to meet the needs of patients and their families in Fort St. James and the surrounding area for many years to come.”
The total capital cost of the project is approximately $158 million, including $140 million funded by the Province through Northern Health and an $18-million contribution from the
Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District.
Demolition of the previous hospital is anticipated to begin in March.
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