Construction starts on next phase of Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization
New Westminster, B.C. – {March 3, 2021} –Work is underway on a new acute care tower as the redevelopment of […]
Planning for a pandemic
Pandemics and infection control measures have long been on the radar of healthcare planners. Previous international outbreaks, including SARS and Ebola, have made the topic a key consideration in the design of hospitals, including Royal Columbian Hospital’s current $1.49 billion redevelopment.
Lasting memories
When the Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing opened its nurses’ residence in Sherbrooke Centre in 1963, guests would present themselves to the ‘house mother’ who used an intercom to alert young nursing students.
Washington family make leadership gift to Royal Columbian redevelopment
New Westminster, B.C. – {October 30, 2019} – The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation is helping transform Royal Columbian Hospital […]
Philanthropic family commits six-figure gift to Royal Columbian redevelopment
New Westminster, B.C. – {October 3, 2019} – A Coquitlam couple with a passion for children’s healthcare and strong personal […]
Phase 2 of Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization will expand emergency, acute care
New Westminster, B.C. – {September 22, 2018} – To help meet the demands of a growing population, the British Columbia […]