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Those who've followed the procurement process for a major capital project such as the Cowichan District Hospital replacement will tell you how critical this phase is, in its potential to set the stage for the success during subsequent phases. "The decisions we make today will steer us through to design and construction, into move-in day and well beyond," said Alice Gelpke, executive director for the Cowichan region. "The more thoughtful, thorough, creative, inclusive and forward-thinking we can be today, the better prepared we will be for the future." The project team has been working closely with both teams of shortlisted proponents - Alliance Care Partners and EllisDon + Parkin - to answer their detailed questions, study their proposed design solutions, and provide in-depth feedback. At the conclusion of procurement, a decision will be made to determine which proponent team will work with Island Health to deliver the official design and oversee construction of the new Cowichan District Hospital. "It's been incredible to see the designs evolve," said Dr. Michelle Weizel, executive medical director. "Having been on this journey since business planning, I look forward to the day when the final renderings are shared. It's going to be an exciting time for the entire community and will transform the way we deliver, access and receive health services in Cowichan." We hope you enjoy this snapshot of the work underway and always appreciate hearing from you. Please send your questions and feedback to the team at newcdh@islandhealth.ca or visit us online at www.islandhealth.ca/newcdh. Inside this edition: Page 2: Come behind the scenes with our Mental Health and Substance Use program working group (above). As an inter- disciplinary team dedicated to bringing the best care to their patients, they'll share how people living with mental health and substance use issues will benefit from a redesigned, expanded space at the future CDH and experience more holistic care journeys. (Video included.) Page 3: Hear from Joe Elliott, Project Director for Indigenous Engagement, and learn about the importance of Indigenous and Métis participation on the project. Page 4: Patient partner volunteers needed! Find out how patients and their caregivers can provide feedback on the designs for the new hospital. Page 5: Video of our October 27 community info session Page 6: A recap of Infrastructure BC's Business to Business networking sessions for the proponents and local businesses interested in opportunities to provide goods or services on the project. Exciting times ahead as procurement presses on COWICHAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT Update for staff, medical staff, volunteers and community members. F A L L 2 0 2 1 L-R: The CDH Replacement Project Mental Health Substance Use working group shares how expanded care spaces will contribute to better health care experiences for people with mental health and substance use issues.

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