University Hospital of Northern British Columbia - Acute Care Tower

Work is getting underway on the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Project, with early site preparation activities beginning this month.

These initial activities are an important first step in preparing the hospital campus for construction of the new acute care tower. Over the coming weeks, crews will be conducting site investigations, installing fencing, removing trees, completing utility work, and carrying out other preparatory tasks.

As this work progresses, patients, visitors, and staff may notice some temporary changes around the site. These may include impacts to parking availability, access routes, traffic flow, and noise levels in certain areas.

Patient care and hospital services will continue as usual.

We appreciate everyone's patience as work moves forward. We'll continue to share updates as construction progresses and as any site impacts change.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting project and what it means for the future of health care in Northern BC.

The move is complete!

Services previously provided at the Northern Interior Health Unit are now operating from the new Prince George Community Health Centre at Parkwood Mall, located at 1600 15th Ave., Prince George. Clients with upcoming appointments should attend the new location.

This transition marks an important milestone for Northern Health and the Prince George community. We want to thank our clients, staff, physicians, and community partners for their patience, flexibility, and support throughout the move.

As we celebrate this achievement, we also say goodbye to a building that has served the community for many years. The former Northern Interior Health Unit will begin deconstruction later this month, marking the end of an era as we prepare the hospital campus for the new acute care tower.

Want to see the new space? Catch us on CKPG Today for a tour of the Prince George Community Health Centre and a closer look at the services now available in this new location.

This move would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our staff, who embraced change, supported one another, and ensured clients continued to receive the care and services they needed throughout the transition. Their hard work, adaptability, and teamwork have helped create a welcoming new space for community health services in Prince George and set the stage for the next chapter of care in our community.

Staff gather outside the Northern Interior Health Unit, now closed, to mark a major milestone and celebrate the successful move to the Prince George Community Health Centre.

The University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Project has reached a major milestone with the release of its preferred design concept. The concept strengthens connections across the hospital campus, supports efficient operations, and creates flexibility for future growth, helping position UHNBC to meet the evolving needs of Northern BC. The preferred design concept is the result of extensive planning and collaboration involving clinical, operational, and technical experts.

Learn more and read the full update here.

The Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) will begin to relocate on August 28, 2026 to support construction of the new acute care tower at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC).

Where services are moving

Services currently delivered at the NIHU and the John G. McKenzie Family Practice Centre will relocate to the new Prince George Community Health Centre at: 1600 15th Ave, Prince George, BC.

Bringing these services together under one roof will improve coordination, support stronger team-based care, and make it easier for people to access services in one location.

Appointments that occur on or after August 31, 2026, will take place at the new location.

Entrances and access

The Prince George Community Health Centre has four public access doors through two main entrances.

Upper entrance (Unit 210 – 1600 15th Ave)
Located at the former Hudson's Bay entrance near the Staples parking lot.

Access doors:

• Public Health and Child & Youth Services (Unit 210A)
• John G. McKenzie Primary Care Centre (Unit 210B)

Lower entrance (Unit 121 – 1600 15th Ave)
Located at the former China Cup unit, to the left of Second Cup Café.

Access doors:

• Lower entrance (Unit 121A)
• Lower entrance (Unit 121B)

See the map below for entrance locations.

Map of the Prince George Community Health Centre showing the Upper Entrance (Units 210A and 210B) and Lower Entrance (Units 121A and 121B) at Parkwood Mall, 1600 15th Ave, Prince George.

Hours of operation

Prince George Community Health Centre: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

What services are affected

All services currently delivered at the NIHU and the John G. McKenzie Family Practice Centre will continue at the new location.

What current patients need to know

No action is required. Starting August 31, simply attend your appointments at the new location.

When the move is happening

The move will take place from Friday, August 28th at noon to Monday, August 31st at noon.

Both facilities will be closed for the move starting at 12 pm on Friday, August 28th until 12 pm on Monday morning, August 31st.

We were pleased to welcome a diverse group of attendees to the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Alliance business-to-business networking event on June 17 in Prince George.

With more than 130 participants, the event brought together local businesses alongside representatives from across British Columbia and other parts of Canada. The strong turnout reflects growing interest in the acute care tower project and the opportunities it will create.

As members of the Alliance, we were proud to connect directly with businesses, alongside our partners at Infrastructure BC, Northern Health, EllisDon, DIALOG, Houle, and PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. Together, we shared information and discussed current and upcoming opportunities tied to the project.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation for its valued participation. Their “It’s About Time” campaign continues to play an important role in advancing cardiac care in our region.

The Business-to-Business Networking Event for the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Alliance is a great opportunity for local businesses, contractors, and suppliers to connect and learn about upcoming opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to get involved or just want to learn more about the project, this event is all about building connections and exploring how we can work together.

Interested? Find all the details and register here.

Members of the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Project team attended the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) annual general meeting (AGM) in Prince George, BC, from May 20–22, 2026, alongside colleagues from the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Replacement Project and Northern Health Capital Projects.

The event brought together local leaders from across Northern and Central BC to discuss shared challenges and opportunities facing their communities. Attendees participated in sessions focused on infrastructure and economic development, while gaining valuable insight into current and future projects.

A key highlight was the opportunity to connect with leaders from across the North, helping to strengthen relationships and support ongoing collaboration.

Connect with us to learn more about how these projects are shaping the future of health care in Northern BC. Reach out at letstalkuhnbc@northernhealth.ca.

Members of the UHNBC Acute Care Tower Alliance project team were proud to take part in the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation's Spirit Day. This year’s event was especially meaningful, reaching a record-breaking $575,000+ in support of health care across the North.

During their time on the phones, the team connected with friends, family, colleagues, and community members to highlight the importance of supporting health care close to home. Their efforts contributed to a day that brings the region together in support of better health outcomes, demonstrating how their commitment goes beyond the acute care tower project itself and into meaningful community impact.

Northern BC now has access to more advanced cardiac care, with new interventional cardiac device services available at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). These services reduce the need for travel while strengthening local cardiac care as the region prepares for the future acute care tower.

Read the full story to learn more.

This month marked an exciting milestone: the project officially moved into the design phase!

To begin, the team came together for a collaborative working session in Prince George known as a ‘Big Room.’ More than 50 people from various disciplines participated, including engineers, architects, designers, and clinical planning specialists. The session brought everyone together in one shared space to shape the project as a team from the very start.

Working together in the Big Room
The Big Room approach is all about collaboration and momentum. Instead of working separately, the full team meets to explore ideas, identify key questions, and make informed decisions together.

Questions that could not be answered immediately were captured and assigned to the right people. Team members then connected with partners, specialists, and interested parties outside the room to find those answers. Everyone then returns to the next Big Room session with clear information, so decisions can be made, and design work can keep moving forward.

This process helps reduce delays, strengthen partnerships, and ensures the design reflects a wide range of expertise and perspectives.

Design discussions in progress during the Big Room session, with teams working side by side.

Designing around real clinical experience
Clinical design is developing hand in hand with building design. As part of the kickoff for clinical and support services design, the project’s Clinical Design Leads spent three days completing “day‑in‑the‑life” tours across more than 20 departments at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). By building relationships with staff within their care environments, the team will be able to gain a deeper understanding of daily workflows, patient and family experiences, and how spaces are truly used.

These insights will directly inform building design decisions, helping ensure future spaces are functional and efficient for our health care teams.

Clinical Design Leads visiting staff to better understand daily workflows and care environments.Looking ahead

With design now underway, the project will continue to be shaped through collaboration. The Big Room model and close integration of clinical and building design ensure decisions are grounded in both technical expertise and lived experience.

We look forward to sharing more updates as the design progresses and the vision takes shape.