Thank you to all who were involved in the move from Stuart Lake General Hospital! Your care, dedication, and commitment made it a success.

Stuart Lake General Hospital is now permanently closed, and the new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is open.

The Fort St. James Health Centre will be open at the new facility on January 20th.

Stay tuned for more updates. See photos of the move below!

Cailen, our Medical Radiation Tech, joins her colleagues in signing the old sign, marking a memorable moment for the team. A member of the hospital relocation team helps staff safely transfer a resident to the new Fort St. James Hospital.

The team gathers for a celebratory photo after successfully transferring all patients to the new Fort St. James Hospital.

Our lab team, excited to get to work in their new space.

The new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is opening on January 14, 2025! The new address is 606 Stuart Drive East, and it is located directly behind the current Stuart Lake Hospital.

This new facility will significantly improve the healthcare services available in the Fort St. James area. It will replace both the existing Stuart Lake General Hospital and the Fort St. James Health Centre, providing a centralized location.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Stuart Lake General Hospital: The move to the new location will take place on January 14, 2025. Please ensure you do not visit the old hospital after this date.

• Fort St. James Health Centre: The move to the new location will occur on January 20, 2025. Similarly, please avoid visiting the old health centre after this date.

Stay tuned for more updates and information as we approach opening day!

One of the features of the new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is the family lounge connected to the palliative care room. This lounge lets family and friends stay close to their loved ones in a cozy and supportive space. It also has direct access to the outdoor healing garden, a perfect spot for relaxation.

We believe that a warm and welcoming atmosphere is crucial for the well-being of our patients and their families. The healing garden and family lounge are just a couple of ways we are making our facility a place of comfort.

Above: The family lounge connected to the palliative care room, offering a space for loved ones to gather.

We can't wait to welcome the community! Until then, stay tuned for project updates and feel free to ask any questions in the comments below.

Great news! The new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is opening this January at 606 Stuart Drive East, right behind the current Stuart Lake Hospital.

This new facility will replace both the Stuart Lake General Hospital and the Fort St. James Health Centre, bringing all healthcare services together in one place.

This week, our team practiced moving patients to the new hospital to make sure everything goes smoothly and safely. Check out the photos from the practice move below!

We can't wait to welcome you to our new facility. Stay tuned for more updates!

The new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Here are just some of the key features that make this facility eco-friendly.

High-Performance Windows

All windows are designed to minimize heat loss in winter and keep the building cool in summer.

Energy-Efficient LED LightsLED lights last longer and reduce waste, contributing to the hospital's overall energy efficiency.

Eco-Friendly MaterialsThe facility protects your health and the environment by using materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Low VOC products come with environmental and health declarations, guaranteeing their safety and eco-friendliness.

Reduced Fossil Fuel UseThe new building uses 50% less fossil fuel per square foot than the current hospital. This is achieved through heat recovery systems, high-efficiency boilers, and a heat pump that recycles air to preheat water.

Green TransportationGreen transportation is supported with plenty of bike storage areas and three electric vehicle parking spots.

Water-Efficient Landscaping The landscaping of the Healing Garden and other outdoor areas combines low-water plants with existing vegetation, reducing irrigation water use by 99%.

We can't wait to welcome the community in January 2025. Until then, check back for project updates and ask questions in the comments!

Last week, at the new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre, we worked with the team from ZGF Architects to take pictures of the facility before it opens in January 2025! We asked community members to be models and show how the space will be used.

Right now, we are training our staff in the new space and putting on the finishing touches before we welcome patients in the new year.

Check out the behind-the-scenes photos from our photo shoot below!

Lobby

Reception (left), Long-term care common area (right)

We're excited to share that the new Fort St. James hospital will have signs in Dakelh, the language of the Nak’azdli Whut’en territory.

These signs were made with the guidance of Elders and language experts from the Nak’azdli, Binche, Tl’azt’en, Yekooche, and Takla First Nations.

The opening of this hospital is more than just a new building; it's a chance to reflect on our past and plan for a better future. By using the Dakelh language, we aim to provide culturally safe care to everyone who uses the new hospital.

We can't wait to welcome the community into the new hospital in January 2025! Until then, check back for project updates.