healthcare, incorporating modern best practices and standards. By consolidating multiple health services under one roof, the new hospital will offer a seamless, patient-centered experience, fostering a supportive healing environment for residents of Fort St. James and surrounding areas. ENHANCING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY The upgraded facilities and services at the redeveloped hospital will revolutionize healthcare delivery in Fort St. James. By co-locating all services in a single building, the hospital will function as a “one-stop-shop” for patients, streamlining care delivery and reducing the need for multiple visits. “The new hospital will enable more seamless care delivery and additional space for family and loved ones to gather and support people at key moments,” says Marr. The integration of local cultural elements into the hospital’s design is exemplary. Ongoing input from key leaders in the community, health care staff, and the Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, Binche, Yekooche, and Takla First Nations has not only inspired, but directly impacted the design of the new facility. Each element has been carefully thought out to provide culturally safe and welcoming care for all. For example, the color scheme, inspired by Emergency Department 7
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