Ridge Meadows Hospital

Name :

Ridge Meadows Hospital

Address  :

11666 Laity Street
Box 5000

Town  :

Maple Ridge

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V2X 7G5

Phone  :

604 463 4111

Fax  :

604 466 7978

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Chemotherapy
  • General Surgeon
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Paediatrics
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 148


Description

About Us
Ridge Meadows Hospital stands as a modern health care centre with 125 acute care beds including 20 psychiatric beds and 10 convalescent beds In addition Ridge Meadows Hospital has 10 hospice beds and 148 residential care beds

As the hospital heads towards another growth phase with the opening of the new Golden Ears Bridge a staff of over 1000 fulltime parttime and casual and over 100 doctors continue to work together with 500 volunteers and the board of directors of Fraser Health to strive for a healthier tomorrow

Mission
The mission of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is investing in better health through community partnerships

The most important roles for the Foundation staff and volunteers are
To build relationships and understanding in our communities and

To act as stewards of donations received and to have complete accountability
to our donors


History

History
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation incorporated in 1985 has raised over the years more than 18 million to purchase healthcare equipment education and research for Ridge Meadows Hospital as well as Baillie House residential care Gardenview Pavilion McKenney Creek Hospice home and community health health promotions and prevention mental health and addiction services departments in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows The equipment purchased replaced worn or outdated devices or is new equipment necessary to support new technology and medical procedures

The new Ambulatory Care Department was completed and began service in January 2009 completing the new Emergency and Ambulatory care wing project The Foundation is very proud of the role it played in raising 3 million towards its total construction cost of 209 million

RMH Foundation is a nonprofit registered charity investing in better health through community partnerships Together we are changing lives and saving lives at Ridge Meadows Hospital Baillie House McKenney Creek Hospice Gardenview Pavilion Home amp Community Care Health Promotion amp Prevention and Mental Health amp Addiction Services
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