Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern is getting a $10.8 million renovation that will expand the emergency department with additional treatment space, and a planned increase of up to 12 inpatient beds. The goal of the renovation is to reduce the need for patients to travel to Winnipeg for care and allow them to recover closer to home after having specialized care elsewhere.

Manitoba's Health Minister Audrey Gordon made the announcement today,

“Today’s investment will expand Lakeshore General Hospital’s emergency department and enhance services in Ashern while improving access to some specialized services for Interlake residents, reducing the need for travel to Winnipeg to receive care.”

Manitoba's Clinical and Preventative Services plan is working to improve healthcare access, quality, and equity. The plan is to start renovations at the end of 2022, or the start of 2023.

All information about the donation released today can be found here.