Located in northern B.C., the replacement hospital positioned Northern Health to meet growth in demand for health care services in the Village of Burns Lake and surrounding communities. The replacement hospital houses up to 16 beds, provide acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory and pharmacy. Facility space planned for the delivery of mental health and addictions services, including administrative and logistical services. The hospital enables Northern Health clinicians and staff to deliver client-focused, health-care services in a modernized environment that improves outcomes for patients. The building required Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, and maximizes the interior and exterior use of wood, consistent with the Province’s Wood First Act
- News Release: Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre opens ahead of schedule (January 22, 2015)
- News Release: Local workers well represented on Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre construction project (October 24, 2013)
- News Release: Ground broken for new Lakes District hospital (April 12, 2013)
- News Release: Design of new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre unveiled (March 27, 2013)
- News Release: Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre moves ahead (March 12, 2013)
- Report of the Fairness Advisor: The RFP Process (March 7, 2013)
- News Release: RFP released for new hospital at Burns Lake (October 5, 2012)
- News Release: RFP shortlist for new hospital at Burns Lake (August 31, 2012)
- Report of the Fairness Advisor: The RFQ Process (August 22, 2012)
- News Release: RFQ released for new hospital at Burns Lake (May 31, 2012)