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.
Company puts a spark in cardiac care
New Westminster, B.C. – {October 6, 2020} – Mott Electric is showing its heart by making a $10,000 donation […]
Jennie & John Hik’s Story
John and Jennie Hik were high school sweethearts. Married for almost 61 years, they shared a deep affection for Royal Columbian Hospital and a decades-long commitment to supporting patient care.
Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre
Comfort. Calming. Therapeutic. Those are among the aims of the new Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre, which is part of the first phase of Royal Columbian Hospital’s unprecedented redevelopment. The 75-bed facility has been under construction for the last three years, and the vision for the new centre has been developed over many years. It’s now ready to start providing inpatient and outpatient care, as well as educational and research opportunities.
Philanthropist/entrepreneur makes leadership gift to redevelopment
New Westminster, B.C. – {January 20, 2020} – An entrepreneur & philanthropist with a passion for technology is helping to […]
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 […]
Foundation announces incoming chair of redevelopment fundraising campaign
2019/20 Campaign Cabinet supports $1.49 billion hospital redevelopment New Westminster, B.C. – {September 6, 2019} – Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation […]