The damper and boiler control systems are being upgraded at Peace Arch Hospital to increase the hospital's fuel efficiency, maximizing employee safety and patient care while minimizing fuel usage.

The nurse-call system at Langley Memorial Hospital is being replaced to improve and protect patient safety.

The medical air compressors at St. Paul's Hospital are being replaced to maintain patient safety.

The ventilation and air-handling system at Royal Columbian Hospital is being upgraded to improve air flow, patient safety and comfort.

The $15-million expansion and renovation project at the Kootenay Lake Hospital was officially opened today by Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater, West Kootenay Boundary regional chair Marguerite Rotvold, local elected officials and dignitaries.

The nurse call system at Kiwanis Care Centre is being replaced to improve and protect patient safety.

The parking lots at Dawson Creek and District Hospital and Rotary Manor are being resurfaced and upgraded to add more space and improve access for visitors as well as emergency and delivery vehicles.

Three qualified teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the competitive selection process to design and build the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Replacement project.

Health authorities in British Columbia are acting on the advice of Dr. Perry Kendall, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, and implementing measures to better protect patients and seniors from being exposed to influenza.