Canada’s Government of British Columbia (BC) has announced the opening of the new Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace.
The hospital, which replaces the former Mills Memorial Hospital, has more than double the space of its predecessor, with 82 beds.
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BC health minister Josie Osborne said: “People in Terrace had been asking for an upgraded healthcare facility for years, and our government recognised the need and took action to make sure it happened.
“British Columbians deserve access to health care in modern, cutting-edge facilities and we are excited to be able to provide this to the community. We will continue to invest in capital health projects around the province.”
The new hospital is equipped with private rooms and a larger emergency department, including six stretcher bays, two trauma bays, a paediatric care area, and four operating rooms with the latest diagnostic imaging equipment.
It opened ahead of its original schedule, with construction originally expected to be completed by 2025.
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By GlobalDataThe facility is currently working towards obtaining a Level 3 trauma centre certification to better serve the northwestern BC communities.
The certification process, expected to be finalised between 2025 and 2026, will enable the hospital to provide care for patients requiring immediate assessment, surgery, resuscitation, and intensive care.
This advancement will reduce the need for patient transport to distant facilities.
In addition, the hospital will feature a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit, along with a special care nursery that will focus on antenatal and postnatal services.
This will offer vital support and education to pregnant individuals, particularly those at higher risk of complications.
The provincial government is sharing the project’s cost of C$633m ($451.6m) through Northern Health and the North West Regional Hospital District, contributing C$120.2m ($85.76m).
The old Mills Memorial Hospital is scheduled for demolition in early 2025 to create additional parking space.
