“Northern Health is a steward, but the building and services are the communities,” says Marr. The new facility, situated on the territory of the Nak’azdli, will triple the size of the existing hospital, encompassing approximately 6,300 square meters. Key features of the new hospital include: • 27 beds: 18 long-term and 9 acute care • An emergency department with two treatment rooms, a trauma bay, and a covered ambulance bay • A Primary Care Centre, consolidating services currently offered in Fort St. James to one location • Expanded laboratory and diagnostic imaging services • An in-house Spiritual Space and Gathering Space • Larger space for palliative care, including a palliative care lounge and healing garden • Landscaping with culturally significant plants, developed in collaboration with local Indigenous Elders and plant experts • 85 parking stalls, significantly increasing parking capacity These enhancements aim to model excellence in Front Entrance 99 SEPT 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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