Alberta invests $3M to begin expanding Strathcona Community Hospital
Posted April 12, 2023 5:41 pm.
The Alberta government is planning on expanding Sherwood Park’s Strathcona Community Hospital.
The province announcing Wednesday, the hospital would be receiving a $3 million investment for the expansion.
“By investing in the Strathcona Community Hospital expansion, we are investing in the health and well-being of the community and people who need access to high-quality health care services close to home. Funding in Budget 2023 will start the planning process to expand the hospital so it can continue meeting residents’ needs for decades to come,” said Jason Copping, Minister of Health.
The province did note, that the investment is for the initial stages of planning, but say the “project will be eligible for funding consideration in future budgets.”
“One of the top concerns I hear from Strathcona County residents is about an expansion of our local hospital. I’m excited about this funding commitment, which is an important step forward to improve health outcomes locally and to ease pressures on surrounding hospitals and clinics,” said Nate Glubish, MLA for Strathcona-Sherwood Park.
The Strathcona Community Hospital opened in 2014.
