People in Fort St. James will soon have enhanced access to high-quality health care as the new hospital and health centre nears substantial completion.
"With the substantial completion of the facility, people will be one step closer to an expanded emergency department, improved diagnostic imaging services and better access to primary care in their community," said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. "This investment will also provide health-care professionals with the space and technology they need to provide more cutting edge care. Reaching this significant milestone will ensure people in the North have access to the care they need close to home, now and well into the future."
The new hospital and health centre is expected to be substantially complete on Oct. 8, 2024. The facility will replace the outdated hospital, combining primary, acute and long-term care in one location. It will house 27 beds, with 18 long-term care and nine acute care beds.
The new facility will have an expanded emergency department with two treatment rooms, a trauma bay and an ambulance bay. In addition, a larger laboratory and diagnostic imaging (Xray) and palliative-care spaces will benefit patients and staff.
For more info, read the full BC Gov News release: "New Fort St. James health facility nears completion"