Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster has reopened all of its wards closed last week because of a norovirus outbreak. Meanwhile, a ward at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody remains closed because of the contagious virus, but it could reopen later today. Similar outbreaks have been reported at Vancouver General Hospital, Lion's Gate Hospital … [Read more...]
One ward still closed at Royal Columbian over norovirus outbreak
January 4, 2013 by
One of two wards closed at Royal Columbian Hospital because of a norovirus outbreak has re-opened. Tasleem Juma, spokeswoman for the Fraser Health Authority, says the other ward is still closed to new admissions as a pre-caution until staff can determine the virus is no longer being transmitted. This, after 16 patients and several staff … [Read more...]
Norovirus outbreak at Royal Columbian Hospital prompts quarantine
January 1, 2013 by
A Norovirus outbreak has shut down two wards at Royal Columbian Hospital. Twelve patients in General Medicine Geriatric wards were under quarantine or sent home to prevent the spread of the stomach virus. Fraser Health Spokesperson Tasleem Juma says patients with flu like symptoms are asked to either stay home, or inform staff to prevent the … [Read more...]
Patient logjams at Royal Columbian Hospital improving, but more needs to be done
October 1, 2012 by
BC's new Health Minister has Royal Columbian Hospital on her priority list. Margaret MacDiarmid was asked if any progress is being made on reducing wait times, and patient backlogs, not to mention treatment at the New Westminster hospital. "You know I haven't been there recently but I was speaking with the deputy … [Read more...]
Government announces Royal Columbian Hospital expansion
June 12, 2012 by
The Liberal government has announced the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.Health Minister Mike de Jong says it isn't clear how long the redevelopment will take.It will be somewhere in the area of about five to seven years.Hundreds of additional beds, a bigger emergency department and a new surgical suite are among what … [Read more...]
