Richmond Hospital

at Gallagher's Dr, Richmond Canada

1. Hospital
2. Hospital/Clinic
3. Government Building
4. Public Services & Government

Description

Richmond Hospital is a medical facility located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is responsible for Richmond Health Services and Richmond Hospital.HistoryRichmond Hospital first opened February 26, 1966 with 132 beds, and was first known as Richmond General Hospital. The first patient was admitted and the first baby was born in the hospital on March 17, 1966. The original building is now known as the "North Tower"; the "South Tower" was completed in 1980. In 1992 Richmond General Hospital was rebranded as "The Richmond Hospital" while the Minoru Residence extended care facility was opened two years later.In 1997 the Westminster Health Centre building was opened to house administration, psychiatry and ambulatory care. The same year the hospital was amalgamated with the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board. In 1999, due to space opened up by opening the Westminster building, the Emergency Department and Diagnostic Imaging were considerably expanded.The Vancouver/Richmond Health Board was re-structured to become part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, which includes "Richmond Health Services" as the local umbrella organization. The hospital is currently part of Richmond Health Services and now known simply as "Richmond Hospital" (without the "The").

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Summary

Richmond Hospital is Richmond based place and this enity listed in Public Services & Government category. Located at Gallagher's Dr BC Contact phone number of Richmond Hospital: 604.278.9711