On September 28 , 2015 , Kelowna General Hospital opened the doors to a brand new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre . This $ 381 million LEED Gold-designed project was planned to significantly increase the volume and quality of care for patients and their families in British Columbia ’ s Okanagan region , as well as bolsters its relationship the

University of British Columbia ’ s Southern Medical Program as a clinical academic campus .

With a capacity of 16 operating rooms — including two rooms dedicated to cardiac surgery — and innovations in patient-centred care , British Columbia ’ s Interior Health authority is working to bring that quality care to life at KGH in the months and years to come .

A newly created interior courtyard is enjoyed by patients , their families and staff

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