LAUREN AND DANIEL NIEZEN
As Lauren Niezen learned she was going into labour, the moment felt nothing like what she had imagined.
The Great Give Back brings community together in support of Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, B.C. – {February 12, 2026} – Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is inviting the community to come together for […]
Donor-funded investments strengthen care across Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, B.C. – {February 9, 2026} Through an ongoing funding program by Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, charitable donors are […]
Community invited to be part of permanent art installation in Royal Columbian Hospital’s new acute care tower
New Westminster, B.C. – {February 4, 2026} – Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is inviting members of the hospital’s communities to be […]
Launch Rehab Celebrates 10 Years with Donation to Royal Columbian Hospital Physiotherapy
New Westminster, B.C. – Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is grateful to Launch Rehab for marking the 10-year anniversary of its […]
Hospital On The Move: The Extraordinary Work Behind Opening the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower
Behind the scenes at Royal Columbian Hospital, an extraordinary effort has been unfolding. As the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower edges toward its 2026 opening, teams across the hospital are deep into one of the most complex transitions in Royal Columbian’s history. Equipment is being installed and tested, workflows are being redesigned, and hundreds of staff are preparing to move people, programs, and technology into an entirely new centrepiece for acute and critical care in British Columbia.
Preparing for the Unimaginable: Inside a Code Orange at Royal Columbian Hospital
At Royal Columbian Hospital, a dedicated group of physicians, nurses and operational leaders spend countless hours preparing for something that feels almost unthinkable: a sudden mass-casualty situation where a large number of patients arrive at once. These teams plan, rehearse and refine processes to ensure the hospital can continue to provide exceptional care even under the most challenging circumstances. A major earthquake, for example, could send many injured people to hospital within a very short period of time.
Margaret Swanson
A visit to the gym in Coquitlam was part of Margaret Swanson’s active lifestyle, until a sudden shift in her vision one day in August 2025 signalled something was wrong. What began as a familiar workout quickly turned life-threatening when everything in front of her appeared “sparkly” and she collapsed. At 69 years old, Margaret was experiencing a major stroke. “I remember looking at my phone and everything just did not look right,” Margaret recalls. “The next thing I knew, I was on the floor. I could not speak, and I could not move properly. I was confused more than anything.”
Wubs Family Foundation Funds Life-Saving ECMO Device for Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is grateful to share that the Wubs Family Foundation has made a generous gift to strengthen […]
Southern Railway Helps Advance Care at Royal Columbian Through Safe Work and Generous Support
We are deeply grateful to Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY) for their remarkable and long-standing commitment to Royal Columbian […]