In addition to the $1 million global grant, the Regional Hospital District approved just over $600,000 for Health Link North Project ($334,000), an improved clinical information system that integrates patient information from a variety of sources including radiology, pharmacy, lab, admitting and emergency. It will also support a second endoscopy room at PGRH ($61,678) and Rad Room 6 at PGRH ($232,000) which will provide a new digital radiographic unit for trauma patients. These investments cover 40% of the total cost of the projects.

“The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District is extremely proud of the role it plays in providing strategic funding to improve the delivery of health services in our region,” says Regional Hospital District Chairman Stephanie Killam. “Since 2005, we have invested $15.8 million to support minor and major capital such as the Maternal-Child Centre of Excellence at PGRH and other significant building improvements at health facilities throughout the Fraser-Fort George region.

Earlier this year, the Regional Hospital District committed up to $4 million for renovations required at PGRH to support the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. “This Regional Hospital District is making a significant investment in health services in our region, which will provide for better healthcare for the residents,” says Dave Wilbur, Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Acting Chair.