July Progress Pictures
Summer fun isn't keeping the Graham Team from moving full steam ahead on the new hospital and health centre in Fort St. James. Keep scrolling to check out this month's updated construction photos!
In the main entrance (pictured left) and lobby, we're starting to see more of the finishing details come together. Glass has gone up at the registration desk (pictured right) and placeholder signage has been added. As pictured in the lobby, display cases are installed and eagerly waiting to be filled with art.
If you've been following along with progress pictures, you've probably seen the main entrance and lobby already. There is another way into the building that we haven't showcased yet: the Emergency Department entrance!
Shown above (left) is the door to the Emergency triage and waiting area. On the right is the new fully-covered ambulance bay. The bay features two garage doors, one for entering with patients, and the other for the ambulance to exit once patient transfer is complete.
The Emergency Department's triage and waiting area are also getting to their final stages. Painting is almost complete and phones have been installed at the desk.
From the lobby, a left turn will take you down this hall to the new Lab area, complete with a passthrough window for easy hand-offs to the technicians. For photos of what the lab looks like inside, check out our progress photos from May. You will also notice that handrails have now been installed throughout the facility's hallways.
The Palliative Care suite is also in its final stages (pictured left). Large double doors connect the patient area to the family area, then out to the future Healing Garden. Early landscaping activities are underway for the Healing Garden, including this freshly-poured concrete (pictured right). Since the new hospital and healthcare centre will open in January, the bulk of gardening will take place in Spring/Summer 2025.
Another area that has seen noticeable progress over the past few months is the Long-Term Care wing. Shown above, the large common area is coming together with the installation of drum lighting and its built-in shelving in the lounge area. The open area underneath the drum lighting (right) will be the dining room for residents and their families. New appliances have now been installed in the adjoining kitchenette (left).
From the Long-Term dining area, residents and their loved ones will be able to access this partially-covered balcony (right). The raised patio will feature seating, gardens, and a beautiful view of the lake!
Individual long-term care rooms are also nearing completion. Even if you don't want to venture to the shared patio, each room features a large window to provide lots of natural light and beauty. The room above features a view of the forest.
We're in the final few months of construction before we get the keys and start moving equipment in and training staff! We can't wait to welcome the community into the new Stuart Lake Hospital in January 2025. Until then, check back for project updates and let us know what you're most excited for in the comments!
