Nanaimo ICU breaks ground to improve care
February 10, 2021
NANAIMO, BC – Construction is now underway for a more modern intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). “This past year has demonstrated how crucial it is to invest in and maintain a strong public healthcare system,” said Adrian Dix (pictured), minister of health. “The need for a new ICU for the people of Nanaimo was clear, and I’m proud that our government responded with both a technological upgrade and an expansion in size.”
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