Editor:
We recently recorded an important anniversary for children and families in Surrey.
Ten years ago, on March 16, the Children’s Health Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital first opened its doors to patients.
It was the first step in providing the care and services our rapidly growing population’s families need. It makes perfect sense for a city that today has more children than any other community in the province.
Since the centre opened, tens of thousands of children have received care closer to home. The hospital now sees the second most births in the province. The neonatal intensive care unit cares for hundreds of fragile premature babies each year, with plans to expand the service. The pediatric cancer clinic is highly regarded by the families who seek its services. Our surgical services are also expanding, and we continue to attract specialists who can give our children the care they need.
As our city approaches 500,000 residents, the growth of our children’s health services is critical to our prosperity and quality of life.
Thank you to those who came together a decade ago to raise $10 million to help the Children’s Health Centre open. Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrates this important anniversary and encourages the community to sustain its support for health care.
Jane Adams, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation president