Ridge Meadows Hospital
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| Ridge Meadows Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Fraser Health | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 11666 Laity St. Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public medicare |
| Services | |
| Beds | 148 |
| History | |
| Opened | March 1, 1958 |
| Links | |
| Other links | Hospitals in Canada |
Ridge Meadows Hospital is a 148-bed acute-care hospital located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[1] The hospital is part of and operated by Fraser Health, the regional health authority for the Fraser Valley.
History
[edit | edit source]First opened as Maple Ridge Hospital in 1958, the hospital originally had 63 beds.[1]
In January 2009, the hospital opened a new $20.9-million emergency room and outpatient care centre expansion.[2] As of March 2022, the hospital is in the midst of a long-term master planning process alongside Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Peace Arch Hospital.[3]
Controversies
[edit | edit source]In November 2024, the hospital came under scrutiny for discharging an 86-year old blind women to a shelter in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood of Vancouver.[4][5]
References
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