the natural beauty of the area, pays homage to the forest, sky, lake, and the warmth and frost of transitioning seasons. Wayfinding signage throughout the facility is multilingual, featuring English, Dakelh, and Carrier syllabics in both patient-facing and staff-facing areas. The comprehensive redevelopment plan includes significant improvements and expansions to the hospital’s infrastructure. In addition to the increased bed capacity and enhanced emergency services, the new hospital will feature expanded laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, an in-house Spiritual Space and Gathering Space, and larger spaces for palliative care. The outdoor areas, designed in collaboration with local Indigenous Elders and plant experts, will offer culturally and medicinally significant landscaping, creating serene, healing environments for patients and visitors. PATIENT AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS By collocating both professional and patient services within a single building, patients can access a wide range of healthcare services in one visit. “As a patient, you will be able to have your doctor’s visit, walk over to lab or imaging, and meet with other health professionals all in the same place,” says Marr. For healthcare providers, having all the necessary tools and resources in one location enhances efficiency and collaboration. Long Term Care Living Rendering 9
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