Emergency

Palliative approach to care at Squamish General 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 Squamish General Hospital main line at (604) 892-5211 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking and transportation

​Accessible by public transit, free parking is available.

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for staff, medical staff, patients and visitors. Find VCH EV charging stations.

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish General Hospital is a 20-bed acute care facility that provides acute, community and primary health services to more than 270,000 residents in rural and urban settings living on the North Shore, in Sea-to-Sky Country, on the Sunshine Coast and in Powell River.

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.