Peace Arch Hospital

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About Peace Arch Hospital

Peace Arch Hospital is a 201-bed Level IV trauma centre operated by Fraser Health, serving White Rock, South Surrey, and surrounding communities in the Lower Mainland. The emergency department features 50 single-patient treatment spaces, a dedicated pediatric-friendly area, and a specialized mental health and substance-use treatment zone — making it one of the more comprehensively equipped community hospital EDs in the region. Patients requiring emergency surgery benefit from direct access to five operating rooms located directly above the ED, streamlining care for time-sensitive cases.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Level IV Trauma Care, Critical Care / ICU, Emergency Surgery (5 operating rooms), Pediatric Emergency Space, Mental Health & Substance-Use Emergency Treatment Area, CT Imaging, MRI, Diagnostic Cardiology / Echocardiography, Laboratory Services, Maternity & Antepartum Care, Inpatient Psychiatry, Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Angiography, Pulmonary Function Lab / Spirometry, Chest Pain Clinic, Surgical Daycare (up to 12 bays), Cataract Surgery Procedure Room, Pharmacy Services, Nutrition Counselling, Speech-Language Pathology (Inpatient).

Amenities

• Eyáleq'ep Cafeteria (on-site dining)
• Tim Hortons
• Pharmacy
• Gift Shop
• Spiritual Care / Multi-Faith Chapel
• Health Information Resource Library
• Volunteer Services
• Fresh food vending machines
• Smoke-free and scent-free environment

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Tips Before You Go

• For the Emergency entrance, head directly to Lot D on Vine Avenue — it is the closest parking to the ED and will save you time, especially in urgent situations.
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis, let triage staff know immediately — the ED has a dedicated quiet treatment area with private consult rooms specifically for these presentations.
• Families with young children should let triage know — the ED includes a pediatric-friendly space designed to make the experience less stressful for kids.
• Peace Arch Hospital serves both White Rock and South Surrey, so the ED can be busy during evenings and weekends. If your condition is non-life-threatening, consider calling 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) first to determine whether an ED visit is necessary.
• If a loved one is admitted, you can send a well-wish message by emailing pah.volunteerservices@fraserhealth.ca with the patient's full name, unit, and room number — a volunteer will hand-deliver it.

What to Bring

• BC Services Card or provincial health card (CareCard)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, imaging, or referral letters
• BC Emergency Contacts list or a trusted support person's phone number
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer — ERs can be cool
• Snacks, water, and entertainment (phone, book) for potential wait times
• Payment method for parking (credit card or coins for pay stations)

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on British Columbia health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.