Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans can access the health care services they need, when and where they need them. The completion of this $84-million project is a significant investment in health care infrastructure in Calgary, enhancing the hospital’s intensive care, coronary care and endoscopy services, increasing critical care capacity, and improving access to life-saving treatment.
“We are committed to ensuring Albertans can access the health care services they need when and where they need them. The completion of this project means Albertans with serious heart conditions will receive prompt and high-quality care, leading to improved health outcomes.”
In just two months, Rockyview General Hospital will open a new intensive care unit (ICU) and coronary care unit (CCU) that increases staffed bed capacity by almost 50 per cent. By expanding capacity, the new units – purpose-built for efficiency – will ease pressure on emergency resources and ensure faster access to treatment, substantially improving care for critical patients. The expansion also relocates the integrated ICU and CCU into a larger, modernized space to meet the growing demand for critical care services.
“We’re proud to have completed a project that will greatly enhance health care services available to residents of Calgary and the neighbouring communities. Providing Albertans with the critical infrastructure they need to access healthcare services close to home is a top priority for my ministry.”
As part of the $84-million investment, the modernization of the Florence and Lloyd Cooper Endoscopy Unit is being supported by $10 million from the Calgary Health Foundation. The expansion includes a new procedure room and a 75 per cent increase in post-procedure recovery bays, improving access to essential procedures to diagnose critical conditions like colon cancer.
“The expansion and enhancement of the Florence and Lloyd Cooper Endoscopy Unit at Rockyview General Hospital is critical to continue to meet the growing needs of patients in southern Alberta. It is going to have a significant impact on the timely diagnosis and treatment of prevalent digestive disorders, improved patient care and on the ever-growing demands on the health care system. We are incredibly grateful for our donors who made this $10-million gift possible.”
Alberta Health Services will begin operationalizing the upgraded spaces this winter, with the facilities expected to open to patients in April 2025.
“We are grateful to the Government of Alberta and the Calgary Health Foundation for their ongoing support and partnership. With the addition of more beds, the new joint ICU and CCU will enhance care for critically ill patients and those with a range of heart conditions. Rockyview’s expanded endoscopy unit will also better serve patients and families with a new procedure room and an increase in recovery bays, resulting in reduced wait times for patients with gastrointestinal or respiratory issues.”
Alberta’s government continues to invest in health care infrastructure that increases capacity, reduces wait times and ensures timely, high-quality care for all Albertans.
Quick facts
- Three beds have been added to the ICU and five beds have been added to the CCU.
- The number of post-procedure recovery bays in the endoscopy unit has increased to 21 bays from 12 bays.
- The redeveloped ICU and CCU space was purposefully built in 2010 to accommodate this new expansion.
Related information
Related news
- Work begins on Rockyview General Hospital (April 25, 2023)
- Budget 2021: Investing in Calgary’s Rockyview hospital (April 28, 2021)