New St. Paul's Hospital emergency department revealed with 70 treatment rooms and four care zones
St. Paul's Foundation released images on November 4 of a redesigned emergency department with 70 private treatment spaces and a dedicated mental health zone, as it launched a campaign to raise $40 million.
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The Vancouver Sun reported on November 4 that St. Paul's Foundation released photographs of the redesigned emergency department inside the future St. Paul's Hospital, as the foundation launched a campaign for the remaining $40 million of a $213 million fundraising commitment.
The emergency department
The Vancouver Sun reports the new department will have 70 treatment spaces, each with three walls and a sliding glass door, replacing the curtain-divided bays at the current Burrard Street hospital.
The department is divided into four zones. Each zone has its own waiting room and its own team of physicians, nurses and other staff. One of the four zones is dedicated to mental health care.
Dr. Spencer Heffernan, an emergency physician at St. Paul's, told the Vancouver Sun: "I think it's going to allow for more comfortable conversations with these patients who are struggling."
The hospital
The new St. Paul's Hospital is at 1002 Station Street in Vancouver's False Creek Flats. Providence Health Care, which runs St. Paul's Hospital, describes it on its website as the most significant hospital redevelopment project in BC history. The site covers 18 acres just east of downtown Vancouver.
The fundraising campaign
St. Paul's Foundation has committed to raising $213 million for the emergency department, covering construction costs, diagnostic equipment and research lab space. The foundation reports it has raised more than $170 million. The remaining $40 million shortfall is the focus of the campaign launched November 4 alongside the release of the new images.
According to the Vancouver Sun, Sheila Biggers, president of St. Paul's Foundation, said: "We've made the commitment to the community to raise this money. So we will keep going until we're done."
If the full amount cannot be raised before the opening, the hospital will still open, but the foundation would need to make decisions about which equipment to prioritize, Biggers said.
What comes next
Residents who want to support the fundraising campaign or follow the hospital's transition can visit Providence Health Care's website for details about St. Paul's Foundation and the new hospital at 1002 Station Street in Vancouver's False Creek Flats.
Questions this story answers
What did St. Paul's Foundation release on November 4, 2026?
St. Paul's Foundation released photographs of the new emergency department inside the future St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. The images show 70 treatment spaces, each with three walls and a sliding glass door, in four care zones. The foundation launched a fundraising campaign for the remaining $40 million of a $213 million commitment on the same day, according to the Vancouver Sun.
What is different about the new emergency department?
The Vancouver Sun reports the new emergency department will have 70 treatment spaces, each with three walls and a sliding glass door, replacing curtain-divided stretcher bays. The department is divided into four zones, each with its own waiting room and care team, including one zone dedicated to mental health. Patients will be assigned to a zone and stay there, rather than being moved around the department.
How much does the new emergency department cost and what is the fundraising gap?
According to the Vancouver Sun, St. Paul's Foundation has committed to raising $213 million for the emergency department, covering construction, diagnostic equipment and research lab space. More than $170 million has been raised. The remaining $40 million shortfall is the focus of the campaign launched on November 4.
Where is the new St. Paul's Hospital?
The new St. Paul's Hospital is at 1002 Station Street in Vancouver's False Creek Flats. Providence Health Care, which runs St. Paul's Hospital, describes it as the most significant hospital redevelopment project in BC history. The site is on 18 acres just east of downtown Vancouver.
When will the emergency department open?
Providence Health Care, which runs St. Paul's Hospital, describes the new hospital at 1002 Station Street as the most significant hospital redevelopment project in BC history. St. Paul's Foundation launched its final fundraising campaign on November 4, 2026. For the latest information on the opening timeline, visit Providence Health Care's website.
Who runs St. Paul's Hospital?
Providence Health Care runs St. Paul's Hospital. It is overseeing the design, construction and transition to the new location at 1002 Station Street in Vancouver's False Creek Flats. Providence describes the new St. Paul's as the most significant hospital redevelopment project in BC history.
What happens if the foundation does not raise the full $40 million?
According to the Vancouver Sun, Sheila Biggers, president of St. Paul's Foundation, said the hospital will still open if the full amount cannot be raised. However, the foundation would need to make decisions about which equipment to prioritize. Biggers said the foundation will continue reaching out to potential donors.
What can Vancouver residents do now?
Vancouver residents who use St. Paul's Hospital can follow the hospital's planned transition to the new location at 1002 Station Street in the False Creek Flats. Those who want to support the fundraising campaign or learn about the hospital's opening can visit Providence Health Care's website for information about St. Paul's Foundation and the new St. Paul's.
Sources
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- Vancouver Sun: New St. Paul's Hospital emergency department photos releasedvancouversun.com
- Providence Health Care: New St. Paul's Hospital and health campusprovidencehealthcare.org
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