Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is the busiest Emergency Department on Vancouver Island, treating more than 53,000 patients each year in a space that was intended for about 15,000 patients.
This expansion will nearly triple the size of the existing space to improve patient care. The design features dedicated stretcher bays, space dedicated to mental health and additions services, a dedicated x-ray room, natural light in all patient and staff areas and better infection control - thanks to isolation rooms and decontamination space.
The space is designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification as part of our commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
The $36.9-million project is cost-shared between the Ministry of Health, VIHA and the Regional Hospital District of Nanaimo, with a $4-million pledge from the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation.
Art Contest
Our new Emergency Department at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is going to need some art on the walls to help visitors feel welcome.
Would you like to have your art work on permanent display there? Enter it in our Art Contest!
Construction Kick-off Event
At the October 26, 2010 Construction Kick-off event, Premier Gordon Campbell (right) was joined at the podium by Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon (left) and Regional Hospital District of Nanaimo Chair Joe Stanhope.
Podium guests also included Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Board Chair Leslie Sundby (left); NRGH Emergency Department Chief Dr. Drew Digney (middle) and recently outgoing VIHA Board Chair Jac Kreut (right).
NRGH’s Project Manager Jim Morris (right) is joined by Gord Carlson, President and Owner of the Carlson Group of Companies (left); Mark Swain, Mechanical Consultant with Stantec and Pieter Wansink, Design Architect and Primary Consultant with Stantec.
The very large hole on the day of the Construction Kick-off Event, October 26, 2010.