The newly redesigned Emergency Department at Great Western Hospital has been significantly expanded, featuring additional majors cubicles, increased resuscitation capacity, and more private treatment rooms with modern amenities like glass doors and environmental controls to improve patient comfort.

Treatment rooms now offer greater privacy with glass doors and individual environmental controls, including dimmable lighting, to enhance patient experience.

The upgrades aim to reduce waiting times and provide higher quality emergency care, reflecting a commitment to better serve critically ill patients.

Hospital officials have praised the Emergency Department team for their dedication and high-quality care over the past year.

Staff efforts have been recognized for maintaining high standards of emergency care during this period.

This $33.5 million expansion is the largest investment in the hospital's history, designed to improve emergency services.

Since its opening in September 2024, the new ED has treated over 62,400 patients and recruited 41 new staff members to support emergency care.

The department now includes specialized facilities such as a secluded room for mental health crisis patients, a more comfortable observation area, and two relatives’ rooms located away from the main activity to better support patients and families.

Great Western Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its new Emergency Department on September 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone.