The community is sharing in shaping the future of emergency care at E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital.
On March 6, staff, physicians, and local residents had the opportunity to review and discuss draft designs for the hospital’s emergency room redesign.
After gathering feedback from staff discussions and 142 public survey responses, the designs were presented to staff and the community at engagement events. The project leads engaged with over 150 attendees, who shared their thoughts on the designs.
“These conversations ensure that the redesigned emergency room meets the needs of both patients and healthcare professionals,” said Tanya Cheetham, Interlake-Eastern Health’s chief nursing officer.
“Hearing from those who rely on this hospital is critical to getting the design right.”
Guests were treated to the gracious hospitality of the E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital Guild, who served a delicious lunch with coffee, tea, and an array of freshly baked goodies.
“The Guild has been instrumental in fundraising to provide needed supports to the hospital,” said Averill Stephenson, executive director for Interlake Eastern Health Foundation.
“We look forward to working with them as this exciting project moves forward.”
The input gathered at these sessions will help refine the final design, which is expected to be publicly shared in summer 2025.
In addition, an upcoming consultation with leaders of Indigenous nations that access care in Eriksdale will provide further insights to help ensure culturally appropriate design elements are included.
The redesign of E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital’s emergency room was a commitment in the 2024 provincial budget and Speech from the Throne, reinforcing the province’s investment in rural healthcare.
Submitted by IERHA
