Delta Hospital endoscopy unit fundraising complete after $500,000 Beedie gift
The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation reached its $8 million goal for a new endoscopy unit after Ryan and Cindy Beedie donated $500,000, completing the campaign.
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The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation has completed its $8 million fundraising campaign for a new endoscopy unit at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care, after Ryan and Cindy Beedie donated $500,000 to close the campaign, the Foundation announced October 30.
Construction on the Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit is underway. The Foundation says first patients are expected in 2027.
What is being built
The new unit will expand the hospital's endoscopy space from 775 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet, according to the Foundation. It will include advanced endoscopy technology, dedicated procedure and recovery areas, enhanced infection control standards and improved patient flow.
The Foundation says the expansion is designed to reduce wait times and allow more patients to access care close to home. It will serve Delta residents and people in surrounding communities.
Who gave
Ryan Beedie, who donated the final $500,000 alongside his wife Cindy, said in a statement quoted by the Delta Optimist: "Good care shouldn't mean a long wait when you're worried about your health." The Beedies had earlier made a separate $5 million gift toward the future Beedie Long Term Care Centre at Delta Hospital.
"Ryan and Cindy have once again demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to our community," said Lisa Hoglund, the Foundation's CEO. "Their generosity has brought this campaign to a successful close and will have a lasting impact on healthcare in Delta."
The Foundation said the $8 million came from hundreds of community donors.
For Delta residents
Delta residents who need endoscopy screening can expect improved access at Delta Hospital when the Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit opens in 2027. The Foundation says the unit will serve Delta residents and people from surrounding communities, with reduced wait times for screening and diagnostic procedures. Delta Hospital is at 5800 Mountain View Blvd.
Questions this story answers
What is the Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit at Delta Hospital?
The Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit is a new endoscopy facility being built at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. According to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, it will replace the hospital's aging, undersized space and expand from 775 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. It will feature advanced endoscopy technology, dedicated procedure and recovery areas, enhanced infection control, and improved patient flow.
Who are Ryan and Cindy Beedie, and how much did they give?
Ryan and Cindy Beedie donated $500,000 to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation to complete its $8 million campaign for the endoscopy unit. The Beedies had earlier made a separate $5 million gift toward the future Beedie Long Term Care Centre at Delta Hospital, also in Delta.
How was the $8 million raised?
According to the Foundation, the $8 million came from hundreds of community donors over the course of the fundraising campaign. The Beedies' $500,000 gift was the final donation, completing the campaign. The Foundation said it was a community-wide effort.
When will the new endoscopy unit open?
Construction is underway at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. According to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, the Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit is expected to welcome its first patients in 2027. No specific month has been announced by the Foundation.
Why is the new unit needed?
The Foundation says the current endoscopy space at Delta Hospital is aging and undersized, and the new unit is needed to meet current and future healthcare demand. It will improve access to screening and diagnostic procedures for Delta residents and people in surrounding communities, and help reduce wait times.
What will the new unit be able to do that the old one could not?
The Foundation says the new unit will have advanced endoscopy technology, dedicated procedure and recovery areas, enhanced infection control standards and improved patient flow. The Foundation says these features will help more patients access care close to home. The Foundation has not published a specific number of additional procedures the unit will handle.
What is the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation?
The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is the fundraising body for Delta Hospital. It runs campaigns to fund equipment and facility improvements at the hospital. Lisa Hoglund is the Foundation's CEO.
Where can Delta residents learn more about the new endoscopy unit?
Delta residents who want to follow the new unit's progress can watch for announcements from the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, which led the fundraising campaign. The new Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit is expected to open in 2027 at Delta Hospital, located at 5800 Mountain View Blvd in Delta, BC.
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