The Campbell River and District General Hospital and St. Joseph’s General Hospital are both about 50 years old and there is a need for significant capital investment.
VIHA is proposing that two new hospitals be built, one in Campbell River, the other in the Comox Valley.
The Board announced a proposal for two new hospitals, and hosted Open Houses in January 2009 where the following materials were shared:
FAQs: Future Plans for Hospital Services in Comox Strathcona (PDF)
Following discussions with the Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District (CSRHD), health care providers and community leaders, the VIHA Board of Directors approved a modified plan in May 2009.
Read the News Release and Backgrounder (PDF) - May 27, 2009
In early 2010, VIHA submitted a concept paper to build two new hospitals to the provincial government.
Read the Concept Paper (PDF) – January 14, 2010
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If approved in 2010, the new hospitals could be operational as soon as 2014.
We welcome your input and feedback. Please send us an email at planning@viha.ca.
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