BC NDP candidate pledges to deliver MRI machine to Chilliwack General Hospital if re-elected this weekend

The BC NDP says it has has a fully costed plan to deliver a new MRI for Chilliwack which, paired with the local community’s already-raised funds, more than meets the financial requirements of this project.

This announcement aligns with David Eby’s plan to expand diagnostic capacity across the province with eight new MRI machines and 10 CT scanners, helping people in rural, remote and growing communities access critical scans sooner.

Since first elected, the BC NDP says it has added over 1,800 specialists, along with 21 MRI units and 15 CT scanners across the province. Completed MRI exams are up 108%, and CT exams are up 61 per cent. B.C. hospitals completed a record 382,000 surgeries last year.

The NDP claims the B.C. Conservatives would aggressively cut the deficit with deep spending reductions to health care. In contrast, the BC NDP says they are committed to investing in communities across the province, including historically overlooked rural communities, like Chilliwack.

“Chilliwack is one of B.C.’s fastest-growing communities, and our healthcare infrastructure needs to keep pace. Residents deserve timely access to MRI services close to home,” Lum said. “As Mayor, I’m committed to working with Fraser Health and the Province to get shovels in the ground within the next 12 months and turn this long-awaited investment into reality.

Mayor Ken Popove said, “An MRI at Chilliwack General Hospital has been a priority for our community for many years. This investment will make a real difference for patients and families, improving access to essential diagnostic services closer to home. It’s an important step forward for healthcare in Chilliwack and the entire eastern Fraser Valley.”

by Mike Vanden Bosch

BC NDP candidate pledges to deliver MRI machine to Chilliwack General Hospital if re-elected this weekend

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