Territorial Acknowledgement
The new Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) is being built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.
November 7, 2024: Mass timber comes to life in the new CDH Community Hall!
We’re excited to unveil the stunning mass timber features in the Community Hall at the new Cowichan District Hospital (CDH)! This eco-friendly material supports sustainability while bringing the beauty of the surrounding landscape indoors. The use of wood as large posts and crossbeams, allowing an open concept such as the Theew’t-hw (Coast Salish Big House), creates an entrance that fosters connection. A big thanks to our team and partners for the intricate installation and creative approach to meeting rigorous infection prevention and control requirements. This is a big step inside, bringing us closer towards our vision to create the most welcoming place of healing and hope.
Join our CDH site stars as they tour their new community hall for the first time here:
May 23, 2024: Celebrating a major milestone
On May 23, we celebrated a major construction milestone for the future CDH. To commemorate structural completion of the Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, project partners gathered to watch as crews raised a 12-metre steel beam into the roof of the top floor, with more than 1,000 signatures from staff at the current hospital, team members working on the build, and community partners. Click on the image below to watch a video from the event and check out our Flickr albums for more photos of the Topping Off Celebration and our Healthcare staff beam signing/BBQ.
Wednesday, August 4, 2023: Join us for a tour of your new CDH!
You don’t need wings to fly through the new Cowichan District Hospital. Join us for an uplifting tour of the future Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, Patient Registration and lounge spaces, Emergency Department and an inpatient unit, and get a sense of what the new facility will look like when it opens for patient care in 2027.
Building a community of care for a community that cares
The vision for a new Cowichan District Hospital reflects the deep partnerships and respectful collaboration that makes the Cowichan Valley an exceptional place to live, work and learn.
The plan for a new hospital, with capacity for 204 beds, is strengthened by an innovative approach to delivering integrated health services across the Cowichan Region.
From hospital care to primary and community health solutions designed to meet the current and future health needs of people in the region, Island Health is committed to building a community of care for a community that cares.