Emergency

Palliative approach to care at ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (formerly R.W. Large Memorial Hospital)

Hospitals that do not have a dedicated Palliative Care Unit can provide a palliative approach to care to anyone who desires it.

How to access

  • Speak with your health-care team

    Speak with your health-care team about your goals of care and let them know you would like to receive a palliative approach to care.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital main line at (250) 957-2314 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking and transportation

Free parking is available.

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (formerly R.W. Large Memorial Hospital)

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas (pronounced kwil-valas-iwaylas) Heiltsuk Hospital is a acute, continuing care and emergency medical facility that has 6 acute beds, 7 continuing care beds and a 3-bed emergency department open 24/7.

Palliative Care in Hospitals

Hospitals specialize in diagnosing and treating illnesses or symptoms. Typically, a hospital stay is short-term, aimed at stabilizing symptoms before transitioning to a more comfortable setting such as at home or in hospice.