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 & Transportation

​Accessible by public transit, free parking is available.

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

Palliative care units in hospitals offer care and support for people whose symptoms and care needs cannot be managed in the community.