Another reason KGH, should have been built elsewhere

[GordonH]

I'm not sure we need a new hospital... rather an Urgent Care Centre may be enough. I lived in an Alberta community that had one and it was a great service with very short waiting room times.

These services are for people who have unexpected but non-life-threatening health concerns that usually require same-day treatment. Some examples would include broken bones, sprains, lacerations, asthma, dehydration, pain and infections.

All patients will be seen according to the urgency of their health condition, with the sickest patients being seen first.

Adding West Kelowna & Peachland you have 38,000+ residents, with all emergencies headed to KGH.
Doubtful that population going to drop, if anything its going to continue to raise. Something that can take emergencies/trauma cases is needed, with the ability to expand.