Construction underway at Wesfleur Hospital to enhance patient flow and dignity

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20-04-2026
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The construction project to upgrade the outpatient department and registry area at Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis is now well underway, marking an important step in improving services for the local community.

The project, which began in March, will continue for the next 18 months and is focused on one of the busiest entry points into the hospital, according to a media release by Mireille Wenger, provincial minister of health and wellness.

Improve patient flow

By upgrading the outpatient department and registry, the aim is to improve patient flow, reduce congestion and create a space that better supports both staff and patients.

“At its core, this is about making sure that people are received, seen and treated with dignity and care from the moment they arrive,” Wenger said.

She said these upgrades are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen how patients experience care on the ground.

“How people experience care matters. This upgrade is about improving waiting times, strengthening patient flow, and making sure every patient is treated with dignity. When we improve how the system works at the frontline, we improve care in a way that people can actually feel,” she said.

A number of improvements already made

This work builds on a number of practical improvements already made at the hospital. A key milestone has been the reinstatement of 24-hour emergency theatre services in October last year.

“This ensures that patients who need urgent surgical care can be treated at any time — strengthening the hospital’s ability to respond quickly and appropriately in critical moments,” Wenger said.

“Clinical capacity has also been strengthened. Additional doctors in the outpatient department are helping to reduce waiting times, while additional nursing support in the emergency centre is improving patient flow and ensuring more responsive care during busy periods.

‘Care beyond the hospital’

There is also a strong focus on care beyond the hospital. In partnership with NGO partners, more than 400 home visits are conducted each month — supporting patients in their own communities and helping to identify health needs earlier.

“Three wellness hubs are providing health promotion and preventative services, making it easier for residents to access care closer to home and before conditions become more serious.

“These efforts reflect a broader approach to healthcare — one that recognises that dignity, prevention, and access must work together to improve outcomes,” Wenger said.

She added, “I would like to thank the Atlantis community for working alongside healthcare teams. While we continue to work to improve services, this partnership with the community plays an important role in strengthening services and ensuring that care remains responsive to local needs. Healthcare is a team effort, and progress at Wesfleur reflects that shared commitment.”

“Wesfleur Hospital continues to play a vital role in the area, and these improvements reflect ongoing work to provide care that is accessible, respectful, and centred on the needs of the people it serves,” she concluded.