New primary care centre in Vanderhoof under construction

PRINCE GEORGE — Construction has begun on a new integrated primary and community care centre in Vanderhoof, next to St. John Hospital. The provincial ministry of infrastructure says that the facility will be new and modern, and will help bring more community health services under one roof, ensuring patients have convenient access to the services they need.

The new clinic is set to provide significant improvements for care providers and patients with increased space and a better layout, better accessibility and patient privacy, a central location on the hospital campus, where primary health-care services can be provided and quicker and improved access to team-based care. The new facility will replace the current Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof.

“In the North, health care isn’t just a service, it’s about partnerships and building for the future of the community,” said Colleen Nyce, board chair, Northern Health. “I’m incredibly proud of what this project represents: a commitment to improving access to primary care for residents in the Omineca region and to the people who make Vanderhoof a strong and resilient community.”

The total anticipated cost of the project is $35.8 million. This project is being jointly funded by the Province through Northern Health and the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District.