Peace Arch Hospital is an acute care community hospital located at 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, BC, serving White Rock and South Surrey. It has about 146 inpatient beds. It operates under Fraser Health and provides essential hospital services including emergency, surgery, maternity care, diagnostic imaging and more. In recent years it has completed capital expansions to strengthen its emergency department and operating rooms.

Expanded Emergency & Surgical Services

The hospital’s Emergency Department was expanded, increasing treatment spaces significantly (from 24 to 50 in the ER), and adding dedicated spaces for children and families. A new surgical suite was built above the ER, with additional operating rooms. The Medical Device Reprocessing department (sterilization of surgical tools) was upgraded and repositioned to improve linkages and efficiency between emergency, surgery and sterilization areas.

Range of Patient Services

Peace Arch offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services: maternity units and clinics (antepartum, postpartum, fetal monitoring), general/or procedures surgery, ambulatory clinics, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray), laboratory, intensive care, inpatient mental health/psychiatry, rehabilitation (musculoskeletal, inpatients & outpatients), cardiology related diagnostics and programs, geriatric care, pulmonary diagnostics, speech & language pathology, nutrition counselling, early psychosis intervention, etc. Shared rooms are the norm; private or semi-private may be available at extra cost.

Access, Amenities & Practical Details

The hospital is open 24/7 for emergency services. It is located in White Rock; address is 15521 Russell Avenue. Parking is onsite; payment via pay-stations, the hangTag app, or hangTag Park + Pay (no app required) in certain lots. Rates vary depending on lot and time. Visitors to avoid strong scents; environment is smoke- and scent-free. There is a gift shop, volunteer services, health records, pharmacy, and transportation access via public transit.

Community & Foundation Support

Peace Arch Hospital is supported by Peace Arch Hospital Foundation and Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary. The Foundation raises funds for capital projects, medical equipment, expansion initiatives, and community health programs. In the last years Foundation has raised funds toward ER and OR expansion, wellness projects, and improved facilities. Patient statistics include tens of thousands of ER visits, hundreds of baby deliveries, thousands of imaging exams and surgeries annually.

What Users Should Know

Emergency wait times may vary with demand. Some services require referrals or appointments. Shared-room accommodations are common; private/semi-private rooms may cost extra. Recent expansions aim to reduce delays, improve capacity, but construction or service transitions may temporarily affect entrances, parking or workflow. Hospital follows policy of smoke- and scent-free environment. For non-urgent issues, outpatient or clinic services may offer faster access.