Lakeshore General Hospital will open a temporary emergency room, while major renovations take place at the Pointe-Claire hospital.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said in a press release on Tuesday morning that modernizing health establishments is a priority in his “Health Plan.”
“Although the new emergency room project at the Lakeshore General Hospital will be completed in the coming years, the modular building will, in the meantime, allow care and services to be offered in a safe, modern and more adapted environment,” explained Dubé.
The new ER will be located on the first floor of the modular building, with a total area of more than 3,140 m².
In addition to the emergency room on the ground floor, the building will house the Groupe de médecine de famille universitaire (GMF-U), a joint project carried out with McGill University.
The modular building will remain in place for a few years to facilitate the expansion of the hospital.
According to a press release, “the temporary premises will house a modern emergency room adapted to the needs of patients and staff, while the hospital expansion work is completed.”
The future GMF-U will welcome and care for users who come to the ER for non-urgent situations.
In addition, the modular building will house the Rapid Access Clinic (CAR) on the first floor, which will help increase fluidity within the hospital.
The temporary emergency room will open its doors on Wednesday, while the GMF-U and the CAR will welcome patients starting May 29.
Construction for the new hospital expansion is planned to start in 2025.
“Quebecers in the region, as well as our staff, deserve to benefit from facilities that meet their needs,” said Dubé.