Strathcona Regional District Announces Just Like Home Lodge

The Strathcona Regional District announced that it will build and operate a safe and welcoming home-away-from-home for regionally based patients and loved ones needing to travel to Campbell River for specialized medical care or procedures that are not available in their communities.

Keeping loved ones close when it matters most will soon become reality for North Island residents. The Strathcona Regional District announced that it will build and operate a safe and welcoming home-away-from-home for regionally based patients and loved ones needing to travel to Campbell River for specialized medical care or procedures that are not available in their communities.

The North Island Hospital, Campbell River & District (also referred to as Campbell River Hospital) serves 32 communities of North Vancouver Island and the North Coast.  The Just Like Home Lodge, steps away from the Campbell River Hospital, will be a safe haven for patients and loved ones to support each other while connecting with others through shared experiences together in their times of need.

With support from Island Health granting a 40-year tenure over the vacant land adjacent to the Campbell River Hospital, the SRD is now able to construct and manage the operations of the lodge.  Ongoing operating costs will be provided through the Strathcona Regional District and nominal fees will be charged to guests using the lodge. 

In partnership with the Campbell River Hospital Foundation, fundraising efforts have begun to cover the capital costs estimated at $2 million. 

Tickets for the CRHF 2022 Because You Care Hospital Lottery went on sale yesterday, with all proceeds supporting this vital project. To learn more about the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and the Because You Care Hospital Lottery visit https://crhospitalfoundation.ca/