Image: UBC / A Fraser Health spokesperson says Mission Memorial Hospital is moving forward with an $18 million renovation project of its emergency department.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Mission Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health announces major upgrades at Mission Memorial Hospital

May 15, 2025 | 9:19 AM

MISSION — A Fraser Health spokesperson says Mission Memorial Hospital is moving forward with an $18 million renovation project of its emergency department.

According to a statement from FHA spokesperson Amory Wong, the expanded emergency department will be 35 per cent larger, increasing care spaces by 17 to a total of 41.

In early 2024, the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital encountered flooding that required significant remediation and repairs, which are now complete. The remediation process provided an opportunity to examine the existing space and consider how the Emergency Department could be improved to benefit patients, families and care providers over the long term.

Fraser Health says enhancements to the emergency department consist of a resuscitation room with a dedicated anteroom to treat patients who require rapid interventions, such as cardiac arrest. It will also feature an airborne isolation room that will provide immediate and specialized care for patients at risk of spreading airborne infections. FHA adds that patient and provider safety are key to the emergency department’s new layout with a focus on clear lines of sight, quick and clear exit paths in case of an emergency and controlled access to and throughout the department.

“This investment marks a major milestone for emergency care in Mission, as the expanded and modernized Emergency Department will not only enhance the care experience for patients and families, but also create a safer, more efficient work environment for staff and physicians,” said Dr. Lynn Stevenson, interim president and CEO, Fraser Health. “We hope this revitalization will also attract new emergency physicians who are excited to be part of a growing, vibrant community.”

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“Last year, we were told by the Minister of Health that Mission Memorial Hospital was considered a critical part of the Fraser Valley’s healthcare infrastructure, and that it had an important future,” said Paul Horn, mayor of Mission. “This investment reinforces the commitment by Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health in ensuring a robust Mission Memorial Hospital. We look forward to more opportunities to see improvements in and around the hospital campus.”

The planning phase of the Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Department project is complete and the design phase is currently underway. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026 and complete in spring 2027.