Enhancing health-care accessibility in Richmond
Several expanded health services mean more options for people living in Richmond.
Several expanded health services mean more options for people living in Richmond.
- Families can access a primary care provider through the new Seymour Health Shellbridge Clinic at Unit 90 - 10551 Shellbridge Way in Richmond.
- For urgent needs, resident in Richmond now have access to an additional Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) located at Unit 95 -10551 Shellbridge Way.
- Residents have increased access to critical x-rays and scans with the addition of a new MRI machine and CT scanner at Richmond Hospital.
Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)
VCH opened a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in the eastern part of Richmond, located at Unit 95-10551 Shellbridge Way on April 2. The Richmond East UPCC is the second centre of its kind in Richmond, joining the Richmond City Centre UPCC to provide comprehensive services to the region.
The UPCC will cater to individuals with non-life-threatening conditions who require urgent attention, offering services 365 days a year. It is equipped to handle a variety of urgent needs, from minor injuries to mental health support, and will provide on-site diagnostics such as ultrasounds.
The new Urgent and Primary Care Centre represents a significant advancement in local health care in Richmond and will operate from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
New Richmond Hospital inpatient rooms boost capacity and patient comfort
VCH recently opened eight new inpatient beds in the Richmond Hospital North Tower following the completion of a renovation project. This renovation increases patient care capacity and supports our ability to deliver high-quality, timely care as demand in Richmond grows.
There is now a dedicated space for patient care by adding two new four-bed inpatient rooms. The rooms feature accessible bathrooms and ceiling lifts to improve safety and comfort. A nearby temporary care space was restored, offering three more beds to support patient care. In total, 11 new beds have been added to the North Tower's Surgery Inpatient Unit.
This increase in bed capacity became possible through the relocation of Richmond's sleep lab to the University of British Columbia Hospital, where it now operates as part of a regional program.
A final walkthrough of the Richmond Hospital rotunda
On Sept. 9, 2024, the Richmond Hospital campus saw the end of an era as the Rotunda was demolished to make way for the Yurkovich Family Pavilion. A pivotal moment in the hospital's redevelopment journey, this video captures the final moments of the Rotunda, including a walkthrough of the building just before it was brought down.
