Final Phase of Emergency Department Renovation at Penticton Hospital, BC Completed – Okanagan

Interior Health says the largest phase of the emergency department renovation at the Penticton Regional Hospital is now complete.

The emergency department renovation was part of the hospital’s David E. Kampe tower project. The six-story tower and an associated parking lot opened in April 2019.

The project included the opening of a new hospital pharmacy and the renovation of various supply areas.

Work on the new emergency department took place in several phases while the department remained open to patients. Several areas of the emergency department were completed earlier this year, including a new waiting room, patient registration area, trauma rooms and examination bays.

“This is great news for Penticton and the residents of the area,” said Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix.

“We know the community can’t wait for this huge project to be completed, and we’re proud to be able to now offer an improved and expanded emergency service to meet the growing needs of the region.

Interior Health president and CEO Susan Brown said the renovation was complex.

“Maintaining emergency care, while renovating the department, is a credit to all the teams involved,” said Brown. “We are delighted to be able to open more new care spaces for people in the region. “

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The total project cost of $ 312.5 million was shared between the provincial government, the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District, the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation and Interior Health.

In addition to more treatment spaces and examination bays, among others, a new entrance for ambulances is now operational.

Interior Health noted that minor renovations are still underway, with the project scheduled to end in early 2022.

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